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 launched its site in partnership with the Coro Center for Civic Leadership in April of 2006. In its inaugural year, the class included 25 AmeriCorps members serving as apprentices at 16 partner organizations. Allies also completed leadership development training and worked in small teams to implement sustainable service projects for local organizations.   

Between 2006 and 2009.....

WE ARE HERE!

Public Allies Pittsburgh staff have recruited over 249 locally connected individuals of which 77 were selected to serve as apprentices in nonprofits across the region

WE ARE DIVERSE!

Of the 77 allies chosen for the program: 64% were female, 36% male, 49% White, 45% African-American, 6% Hispanic and Asian Descent, 28% H.S. Diploma/GED/ or Some College, 61% College Degree, 10% Graduate Degree or higher.

WE SERVE!

As AmeriCorps members, Pittsburgh Allies have dedicated over 108,000 volunteer hours to Pittsburgh residents, communities and nonprofits. In addition, our allies have served over 74,000 people and recruited over 4,500 volunteers to help the region.

Our Current and Past Partners Include

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, 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!   

Staff

Campbell Minister
Director of Training and Learning
412.258.3023
cminister@coropittsburgh.org

Branden Ballard 
Program Manager- Partner Recruitment (Partner Organizations)
412.258.3022
bballard@coropittsburgh.org

Laura Pollanen
Program Manager-Ally Recruitment
412.258.3024
lpollanen@coropittsburgh.org

Contact Us-General Information

33 Terminal Way,  Suite 429A,  Pittsburgh,  PA 15219
Tel 412.258.3020   Fax 412.201.0672    Pittsburgh@publicallies.org