At Public Allies Pittsburgh, we believe changing times call for a new kind of leadership. Since 2006, we’ve developed 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 a practice of values.
Public Allies Pittsburgh statistics for 2006-2007 include:
Recognized by the Public Allies National Office for a Best Practice in Recruitment strategies
Class Demographics:64% Female; 36% Male; 44% African-American; 48% White; 8% Asian; 56% College Graduates; 20% H.S. Diploma or GED; 24% Graduate level or higher
Pittsburghpopulations served by the Allies during the program year: 32% Youth Development; 20% Community/Economic Development; 16% Education; 12% Health/Nutrition; 4% Environment/Conservation; 16% Other Human Needs
Pittsburghindividuals served by the Allies during the program year:26.49% Adults 19-55; 2.2% Children 4-12; 52.46% other; 7.0% Volunteers; 11.84% Youth 13-18
Allies created 90 Community Linkages of which 15.56% resulted in collaboration occurring beyond the Allies term of service
TOTAL PEOPLE SERVED IN PITTSBURGH in 10 Months:9,237
Number of volunteers recruited by Allies throughout the program year to advance our mission: 1,779
Number of hours Allies served in the Pittsburgh community, through the program and at their placements: over 36,000
Of the graduating class of 2006-07:33% were hired by their placement organization; 24% went on to continue their education; 33% have obtained positions in the Pittsburgh non-profit sector; and 10% have launched their own businesses.
Become an Ally
Are you ready to make a significant impact on your community? Public Allies Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh area, click here to find out more!
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
Our Current and Past Partners Include
A Second Chance, Incorporated
Allegheny Youth Development
Amizade
ASSET, Incorporated
Auberle
August Wilson Center for African-American Culture
Bayer Center for Nonprofit Management
Bethlehem Haven
Boys and Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania
Boy Scout of America-Greater PGH Council
Communities in Schools-Pittsburgh
CONTACT Pittsburgh
Coro Center for Civic Leadership
Earthen Vessels Outreach
Fair Housing Partnership
Gateway to the Arts
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
Homeless Children's Education Fund
Infinite Family
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Mon Valley Unemployment Committee
New Century Careers
Nine Mile Run Watershed Association
Northside Leadership Conference
Pennsylvania Women Work
Planned Parenthood
Sarah Heinz House
Schenley Heights Community Development Program
Shady Lane School
Sojourner House
Southside Local Community Development
Squirrel Hill Food Pantry
Sustainable Pittsburgh
Tobacco Free Allegheny
Vintage Incorporated
Welcome Center for Immigrants and Internationals
Wireless Neighborhoods
Women & Girls Foundation
YouthPlaces
YWCA
OUR OPERATING PARTNER
Coro Center for Civic Leadership advances ethical and effective leaders who share a commitment to civic engagement.
