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We're not crying, you are! Happy graduation season to the Public Allies Class of 2024! 🥹❤️ #REPOST from Public Allies Los Angeles —— You will need a tissue napkin for this! 🥲 Congrats to the Class of 2023-2024! “You will never be same!” Trust your own process as that will carry you in both your passions and pathways! Here is the Program Year Recap Video with Lyrics/Subtitles shared during graduation.... Thanks to CDTech / CDTechLA & our valued partners who made this all happen! [Video and image descriptions in the comments]

Thank you so much to everyone who helped us celebrate the relaunch of Public Allies Cincinnati last weekend! 💛 Check out @PublicAlliesCincy’s page to learn more about how you can support the program and incoming cohort! #REPOST from @PortonEvents ——— I had a great time working with @PublicAllies @PublicAlliesCincy to create 3 distinct events as part of a Relaunch Weekend. Through a pop up Meet and Greet, program reception, and reunion celebration, I curated spaces for engagement with each other and to the work while supporting local businesses with a special lens to MBEs and SBEs. As an alum and former Director of the program, it was an honor to support a mission that’s been so transformative to my own life. Learn more about their upcoming cohort at publicallies.org Venues: Meet and Greet- @BlackCoffeeCincy Reception- @Rhinegeist Reunion- @5PointsAlley powered by @CincyNice Catering- @PataRojaTacos DJ- @LadyDynamq Custom Screenprinting- @DiyPrinting

To learn more about the @PublicAllies program, please visit publicallies.org! ✨ #REPOST from @PublicAlliesWisconsin ——— In case you missed our live, here it is! If we missed any of your questions feel free to send us a message and we’ll get back to you. S/o to @lit_wi & @_solanagiselle (c/o ‘19 & ‘20) for joining us & sharing your experience! 🫶🏼 Hope to see you at our upcoming events!

Let us care for your loved ones in the same ways we’ve cared for you. Refer an emerging leader to Public Allies today 💛 www.publicallies.org/refer-an-ally

Meet Karen from the Institute of Cultural Affairs USA and hear her thoughts on the value of a partnership with @PublicAllies! Since our founding in 1992, we’ve partnered with hundreds of values-aligned non profits across the country in service to our mission to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it 🤝 To learn more about how your non profit can benefit from hosting an Ally, please visit the link in bio! — #REPOST from @PublicAlliesChicago — One of our partner organizations, the Institute of Cultural Affairs has hosted many Allies over the years. Karen Snyder, Program Coordinator, shares her thoughts on the partnership with Public Allies. She speaks highly of the Allies who have stepped through the doors of the ICA like current Ally, Sierra Johnson. Some of these Allies made such an impact that they were hired on after their apprenticeship came to an end. If you, too, would like to make an impact, either as an Ally or Partner Organization, then please check out the links in our bio for more information. Video credit: Jorge Reynoso (PA Chicago ‘23 & ‘24)

Meet Jayna Gagner (Public Allies Chicago '14) ⚡️

At Public Allies, we firmly believe that cities, communities, and institutions already have the leadership they need to create lasting social change — and we're inviting YOU to be a part of that change ⭐ Since 1992, Public Allies has supported over 10,000 Allies serving 16,683,332 hours and counting with at least 3000 non profit partners. Allies address local issues such as hunger, access to equitable education, youth disengagement, and so much more. Learn more and join the movement → publicallies.org/be-an-ally

Meet Sierra Johnson (she/her) (Public Allies Chicago '23 & '24) 🦋 She currently serves at Institute of Cultural Affairs USA as a Program Assistant. At her placement, she's been engaged in advocating for sustainability and carbon-free initiatives. Recognizing the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, Sierra has worked to integrate these priorities into our advocacy efforts and organizational practices. One of her key responsibilities this year has been organizing an Earth Day event that highlights sustainability. This event aims to bring together community members, environmental advocates, and leaders to raise awareness about environmental issues and take action. Alongside the ICA team, Sierra will highlight local businesses and organizations that are leading the way in environmental stewardship.

THAT'S A WRAP! 👏 Thank you to everyone who shared their national service testimony in honor of #AmeriCorpsWeek - we are so proud of the more than 10K Public Allies alumni who are continuing to #GetThingsDone in their communities and beyond! What is your WHY? #REPOST from Public Allies Central Florida ——Happy AmeriCorps Week! #AmeriCorps30 #DayoftheA RISE Community Solutions

🔥🔥🔥 #REPOST from Public Allies Arizona —— Allies celebrated reaching the mid-year point with a morning of spirited competition at the annual Cactus Cup 🌵🏆 showdown between current Allies and Alumni. Thanks to the Allies and Alumni for all the ferocious fun.

Learn more and start your application today 🌱 www.publicallies.org/be-an-ally

Shavonda Sisson (Public Allies Wisconsin ‘09 & ‘10) is a perfect example of what can happen when you truly let go and #TrustTheProcess along your leadership journey 💯 From Ally, to site staff, to national board member - we’re so thankful for her legacy and dedication to service! 🌟 Check out the full snippet from the Public Allies Alumni 2 Alumni podcast → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYFH4HSzmN8

An incredible #MLKDayOfService with Public Allies Arizona ❤️🧡💛 #REPOST from @PublicAlliesAZ —— Phoenix area Allies joined the 8th Annual MLK Day of Celebration & Service put on by the City of Surprise, helping prepare emergency food bundles and feminine hygiene packs. 🌟 The day continued with inspiring local musicians, performers, and speakers as we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy through acts of kindness and community engagement. Tucson Allies joined other @AmeriCorps members from throughout Tucson at @TucsonVillageFarm for their 15th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day event. Allies helped form a new orchard, painted decorative rocks and furniture, and packaged seeds for this urban farm and healthy living center that fosters life and leadership skills in young people through agriculture, culinary education, outdoor adventure opportunities, and community engagement.

Reflecting on 2023, one of our biggest learnings is that the work and values of Public Allies is needed in our country now more than ever. When our democracy is threatened, we need to work even harder to make Public Allies programs more accessible to ensure that everyone can lead. This work isn’t possible without the support of each and every one of you. As a nod to this commitment to creating a more just and equitable society, The Public Allies National Office will be closed for the remainder of the year to allow our team to honor our 10+1 Leadership Action of cultivating and preserving the times and spaces necessary to play, rest, rejuvenate, and heal. Our offices will reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd. On behalf of the Public Allies National Office, we wish you and yours a very happy holiday season! We can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store! ❤️🧡💛 video credit: Public Allies Wisconsin

From the OG class of '92 til infinity, Public Allies Alumni are staying engaged, keeping connected, and driving positive change in their communities and beyond ⭐ In honor of this incredible commitment, we're introducing you to Credell Walls, Sr. (Public Allies Chicago '97), one of over 10,000 #PAAlum across the nation. Check out the clip below to learn more about him, and how Public Allies changed his life. 📽 : Jorge Reynoso for Public Allies Chicago

An Ecosystem of Equity Driven Leaders
#GivingTuesday is almost here! 👐 As you consider your year-end giving, we invite you to give a gift to Public Allies and join us in creating a future that is truly just and equitable for all. Public Allies manages a national ecosystem of over 10,000 civic leaders and change agents. In the 30 years since our launch, we have operated in up to 24 locations throughout the country, places where our alumni―homegrown leaders―have committed to continued civic #leadership. Make an impact on 11/28 → https://publicallies.org/donate/

Check out this clip from RootDown LA, one of Public Allies Los Angeles' Partner Organizations in South LA. Currently, RDLA hosts four Allies, including Alex Michel who created this reel! 🤩🧡 #REPOST from RootDown LA —— RDLA goes canvassing! Canvassing is one of the ways we are able to connect with our community. While we go out around South LA, we invite community members to our garden, learn what they want to see in the community, and what they may want us to grow. Thank you to everyone we are able to meet on our latest outing. Big shout out to our South LA community! ¡RDLA sale a sondeo! El escrutinio es una de las formas en que podemos conectarnos con nuestra comunidad. Mientras recorremos el sur de Los Ángeles, invitamos a miembros de la comunidad a nuestro jardín, aprendemos qué quieren ver en la comunidad y qué quieren que cultivemos. Gracias a todos los que pudimos encontrarnos en nuestra última salida. ¡Un gran saludo a nuestra comunidad del sur de Los Ángeles!

We spent some time with Chrisal Valencia (she/her) (Public Allies Arizona '10 & '11) to learn about her experience as an Ally and how PA has changed her life! How has Public Allies made a difference in your life/community? 💙✨

Public Allies doesn’t just change lives, it transforms entire communities✨ Don’t believe us? Here’s a clip of former Public Allies Chicago partner Ayoka Noelle Mota Samuels (Ayoka Consulting) chatting about how Allies at her organization have helped change it for the better 💛 Check out the full partner testimonial video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdbzujJH51M&t=9s 🎥: Jorge Reynoso for Public Allies Chicago

#REPOST from Public Allies Chicago — Today we bring you something a little different. Leif Elsmo is a Public Allies alum, but he was part of the inaugural class of Public Allies Milwaukee. However, Leif then came to Chicago to join Public Allies Chicago as a staff member. Now, Leif is the Executive Director of and External Affairs at The University of Chicago Medicine where he has hosted more than 20 Allies during his tenure. In this clip, Leif shares how he tries to give back to others using his experience and time with Public Allies. ⭐ Meet Leif: