Public Allies are diverse and passionate social change makers who create pathways for a stronger community and a lifetime of impact. Since 1999, we've developed more than 300 young leaders who increase the educational and economic opportunities for low income New Yorkers. The 55 Allies in the Class of 2011 served over 87,000 New Yorkers & engaged 5,235 Volunteers !
Our Allies
Our Allies represent the rich diversity of experiences and backgrounds that New York has to offer: 90% are native to the city; 69% are people of color, 29% use Public Allies as a route to college, 65% are female, and 16 % identify as LGBT. For a full list of this year's Allies, click here.
Pema and Adrian will be sharing their great work through short reflections, pictures and video. To follow them and eleven more Allies across the network click here.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2011-12, but to join our mailing list and receive information on future volunteer activities and updates, click here. To learn more about becoming an Ally, you can click here, read our FAQ, or contact Marissa Gutierrez-Vicario.
Our Partner Organizations
This year over 40 organizations throughout the five boroughs have hosted Allies, including small startups, large agencies, afterschool programs, housing programs, immigrant services, and job development initiatives. As a result, the organizations- and the collaborations between them- are stronger, and the communities are bettter off for it. For a full list of this year's partner organizations, click here.
Spotlight on: the Center for Neighborhood Leadership
As one of the initiatives to help build capacity at our partner organizations , current Allies and supervisors take some quality, fun, and engaging time to review the mission and goals for their organization. At our partner organization cohort the Center for Neighborhood Leadership, Ally Jenny Cruz interviewed CNL Director Hector Soto. Click here for the full interview.
We are no longer accepting applications for the 2011-12, but if you’d like to be join our mailing list to be notified of future opportunities, click here. To learn more about how a partnership can support your organization, click here or contact Kurt Dyer.
Our Alumni
Our Alumni Network includes over 300 diverse leaders, many of whom have gone on to continue impacting the lives of New Yorkers and setting a new standard in the nonprofit field. In fact, over 80% of our graduates have continued careers in Public Service.
Where are they now? Onleilove Alston '05
2005 Alumna Onleilove Alston notes her time as a Public Ally as challenging, transformative, and fun. Her placement was at W!SE (Working in Support of Education). She now works at The Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies as the Faith Based Organizing Associate where she engages clergy (of all faiths) in doing social services and advocacy for their faith communities. Click here for the full interview.
If you are an alum and wish to get more involved with our Alumni Board, please contact Sabine Blaizin. For job opportunities and news about your friends and other alumni, join our Facebook group!
Our Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Give Back, Give Thanks! Healthy Living Service Day
Save the Date for our next Service Day: Martin Luther King, Jr Day!
On Friday, November 18th, the Ally class participated in its second service opportunity of the year, “Give Back, Give Thanks! Healthy Living Service Day,” in partnership with the Police Athletic League in WashingtonHeights. Working alongside community volunteers, Allies engaged young children and led workshops in smoothie and salad demonstrations, zumba, and yoga; promoting the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle. The young people also participated in an arts and craft station, creating care packages for a local homeless shelter. Due to the considerable lack of healthy options in low-income communities in NY, the service day educated young people on healthy alternatives that they can practice and share with their peers, families, and communities. PANY thanks all the Allies, Alumni, and Volunteers who participated on this day!
Our Advisory Board
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AmeriCorps
American Express
Center for Neighborhood Leadership
Community Resource Exchange
Con Edison
Einhorn Family Foundation
Net Impact
New York Community Trust
Support Center for Nonprofit Management
Taproot Foundation
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