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Public Allies Arizona: Getting Things Done for America

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posted by Annie Bello Graduate Public Allies Arizona I quickly realized that Public Allies was no cop out when we were sworn in as AmeriCorps members. Thanks to the program managers giving us ownership of Community Space Day, allies gave trainings on topics relative to the core value being discussed that day.

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Public Ally Describes Program as 'Life Changing'

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That is when I discovered Public Allies Arizona. This is the mindset I chose to keep during the 10-month program. While at my placement, my position was Post Office specialist and I ran the only Post Office is the United States whose mission is to serve individuals who are experiencing homelessness.

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Public Ally Humbled by Her Experience in Program

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Through Public Allies Arizona , I was placed at AZCEND as the Family Resource Center Coordinator. AZCEND offers food boxes through their Food Bank, rent and utility assistance though the Community Action Program (CAP), and senior programs through the Chandler Senior Center and the Gilbert Community Center.

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What Attributes do Nonprofits Need to Build Cross-Sector Collaboration?

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posted by Jessica Cruz SSVF Program Coordinator, UMOM New Day Center. The community’s homeless housing and service providers were aware how the funding cuts would drastically eliminate transitional shelter beds within the family shelter portfolio. Funding cuts could leave 100-plus Phoenix-area families homeless -- again.

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Graduating Ally Shares Experience in Program

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Many people I met through my undergraduate program were competitive and seemed obsessed with putting their personal success above everything else. My love for planning and research meant that by the time I was notified of my acceptance in Public Allies Arizona, I was completely prepared to move. at least on paper.

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Graduating Ally Finds New Direction Through Program

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Many people I met through my undergraduate program were competitive and seemed obsessed with putting their personal success above everything else. My love for planning and research meant that by the time I was notified of my acceptance in Public Allies Arizona, I was completely prepared to move. at least on paper.

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Why your nonprofit must invest in outcome measurement and a culture of innovation

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One CEO of a local behavioral health and human service organization found value in program evaluation measures in his organization where there was no prior initiative to evaluate programs. Investing in a program evaluation department helped the leadership team develop a clear strategy with their first strategic plan.

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