Public Allies

We need your voice. Public Allies has always been about community, and right now, we’re calling on #PAAlum, partners, and community members to share their stories in 30-90 second videos. ? Hear more from José Rico and check out how you can help → https://lnkd.in/g7JDkKBX

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History has shown us that progress is always met with resistance. But it’s also shown us that when we organize, we win. Now is the time to lean into community, invest in each other, and take action. Read more from Public Allies CEO Jenise Terrell on how we meet this moment—and how you can be part of it. ?? https://lnkd.in/gNADshhu

As #BlackHistoryMonth wraps up, we’re honoring the legacy of Oseola McCarty and Madam C.J. Walker—two women who used what they had to create lasting change. Their stories remind us that generosity isn’t about how much you give, but the impact it makes. Oseola McCarty and Madam C.J. Walker represent the millions of Americans who do whatever they can, using whatever resources they have, to build a brighter future for overlooked communities. That’s the spirit—and the legacy—that each one of us can honor in our own lives. ? source: Pivotal Ventures

Today, we released our inaugural State of Young People report—a collaborative effort among leaders from over 50 Alliance Community member organizations and a nationally representative sample of more than 1,500 young people.?? ? The state of the world in which young people are coming of age today is marked by unique opportunities and significant challenges. This member-engaged, youth-centered annual research initiative seeks to explore the ways in which deeper knowledge of young people's experiences and proposed solutions to common challenges can meaningfully inform the work of the many organizations and institutions that serve them. ? ? Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we highlight more of our key findings from our 2024 research, spotlight Alliance member organizations who are deep in the day-to-day work of supporting young people through this unprecedented time, and share updates about some of the multi-org collaborations we’re launching as we put these new insights into action.? Read our press release and access the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eHngjvCW

Shout out to our former CEO, Paul Schmitz, for facilitating an awesome leadership training for Public Allies Wisconsin. It's always great to have you back ?

Public Allies is excited to welcome Lisa Hopkins Newell to its national board of directors. During complex and transformative times, and a pivotal moment of growth and learning for Public Allies, this latest appointment represents Public Allies’ continued investment in leaders who can rise to meet the moment - leaders who will be catalysts for meaningful change and who will shape the thriving multiracial democracy we envision at Public Allies. Read the full announcement at https://lnkd.in/eEBVCFHw

Kicking off 2025 with new Allies! ?? #REPOST We are so excited to welcome 6 new awesome Allies to our 2024-25 program year! They will be helping to build capacity at awesome partner organizations such as @techsassygirlz @helpcdc @winterparkdaynursery , @brevardfamilypartnership and our very own @publicallies national office!

Public Allies Welcomes José A. Rico as Chief Development and Communications Officer and Michelle Dobbs as Chief Programs Officer “To have these two seasoned leaders, Jose and Michelle, whose leadership was shaped by Public Allies decades ago, return to us at this critical juncture in our history to help shape and create a space and platform for the emerging leaders of tomorrow is a poignant full circle moment that speaks to the enduring impact and legacy of Public Allies,” - Jenise Terrell, CEO of Public Allies. Read the full announcement at https://lnkd.in/e8MSrmQN

Now more than ever, we need leaders who are committed to maximizing opportunities for all. Help us guide, support and give a platform to young leaders that share our vision for a future that will work for everyone. Please consider donating to our preferred?local site, national office, or alumni hub at?publicallies.com/donate