Connecticut

  

 

Introduction
Become an Ally

Become a Partner Organization

Application Deadlines

Staff

Contact Us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’re changing the face and practice of leadership in Connecticut.

 

At Public Allies Connecticut, we believe changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Since 2004, we’ve developed over 60 young leaders. Allies are young, diverse, and passionate social change makers who support  community projects in partnership with hundreds of local nonprofit organizations.

 

Our Allies change their lives and our community through a rigorous AmeriCorps program that combines full-time, paid apprenticeships in nonprofits with intensive skills training, active community-building projects, personalized coaching, and critical reflection. We provide all of this through a nationally recognized approach that’s rooted in our core values.

 

Our Allies are ages 18 to 30, and over 56% are people of color, 21% are LGBT, and 60% are college graduates. Allies are of and for our local community, and they share a deep commitment to strengthening Connecticut.

 

A majority of Alumni continue a career in the nonprofit and public sectors, and about 95% of Alumni say they would participate again if they could. Partner organizations report that their work with an Ally increases their capacity by up to 30%! Results like these have led the Public Allies program to be recognized as a model for national service .

 

 

Become an Ally
Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community? Public Allies Connecticut is an intense 10-month Apprenticeship Program designed to develop the next generation of civic leaders. We are seeking dedicated, service minded Allies to begin their ten-month apprenticeship in nonprofit organizations in the Connecticut area, click here to find out more!  You will receive a living stipend of $16,500 (gross) over ten months, an education award of $4,725 upon completion of the program, valuable professional training, and health insurance.  Childcare may be available to those who are eligible.

 

 

Become a Partner Organization
Host a young leader at your organization: Increase your organizational capacity, recruit and manage more volunteers,all the while supporting diverse young leaders!
Click here to learn more about partnering with Public Allies!
 


Application Deadlines
Ally Application:

Priority Deadline: February 15, 2009

Final Deadline: May 1, 2009

Applications accepted on a rolling basis after May 1, 2009 until all spaces are filled.

Please send Ally applications to:

                             Public Allies Connecticut 
                              2470 Fairfield Avenue

                              Bridgeport, CT 06605

Application materials may also be e-mailed to a staff member using the contact information below.

 

Partner Organization Application: April 30, 2009

Please send Partner Organization Applications to: 

                             Public Allies Connecticut

                             2470 Fairfield Avenue

                             Bridgeport, CT 06605

 

Staff

Fahd Vahidy, Executive Director
Fahdv@publicallies.org

Elizabeth Hammond, Program Manager
Elizabethh@publicallies.org

Tyler Driscoll, Program Manager
Tylerd@publicallies.org

Shannon Houston, Program Associate
shannonh@publicallies.org

Tyese Williams, Program Associate
tyesew@publicallies.org

Contact Us
2470 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06605.   Tel 203.579.2727      Fax 203.333.9118     

85 Willow Street, Building A, Suites 2-3, New Haven, CT 06511