Our Logo

The Public Allies logo draws on Native American tradition to make a point about the impact individuals can have on their world. The handprint used in the logo represents the mark that people leave on their communities and on the people they touch in the course of their lives. The red swirl stands for the energy and idealism that drive people to serve their communities. The seven rays refer to a philosophy regarding the interconnectedness of the generations -- the belief that an individual living today has been influenced by the three preceding generations, and will go on to leave a legacy affecting the three generations to follow.