Public Allies Pittsburgh is a 10-month AmeriCorps program, operated in a partnership between Coro Pittsburgh & Public Allies National. Since 2006, we have provided over 250 diverse new leaders with the tools needed to make change within their communities and beyond.
Our mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it. We are changing the face and practice of leadership in communities across the country by demonstrating our conviction that everyone can lead, and that lasting social change results when citizens of all backgrounds step up, take responsibility, and work together.
At Public Allies we believe leadership is an action many can take, not a position few can hold.
Leadership is about taking responsibility – both personal and social – to engage others to work for common goals.
Leadership is about practicing values, and at Public Allies we practice six core values:
- DIVERSITY & INCLUSIVENESS
- INTEGRITY
- FOCUS ON ASSETS
- COLLABORATION
- CONTINUOUS LEARNING
- INNOVATION
First Year Program Components:
Full-Time Paid Social Sector Placement
Allies serve in a nonprofit or government setting 4 days a week, where they develop new skills, learn the day-to-day operations of their organization, expand their professional networks, and increase their understanding of the issues that their communities are facing.
Leadership Development Training
Weekly training sessions, delivered by active community leaders and subject matter experts.
Team Service Projects
Groups of 7-10 Allies focus on a community, explore its assets and collaborate with a local organization to develop and implement a long-term service project to be carried out over 10 months.
Professional Development Coaching
Each Ally works with a staff member to identify post-program education and/or employment goals. Allies and coaches meet regularly to determine appropriate strategies and track progress.
Executive Ally Program Components