WHO: Family Services of Metro Orlando, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to empowering communities to create possibilities for children and families, in Orange and Osceola counties and Public Allies, an AmeriCorps program for young leaders who are interested in strengthening their community, recognizing that everyone can lead. Pastor Joel Hunter of Northland Church will be the featured speaker.
WHAT: In a one-hour welcome and launch event, 26 members of the inaugural Public Allies Central Florida class (“Allies”) will officially begin their ten-month paid apprenticeships in leadership with 18 local non-profits serving Central Florida communities. “Through our partnership with Public Allies, we can begin to develop the next generation of nonprofit leadership for our region,” said Greg Kurth, CEO of Family Services of Metro Orlando. “This is the next step in the evolution of Central Florida’s nonprofit sector.”
WHEN: October 8 from 10-11 a.m.
WHERE: Broadway United Methodist Church
406 E. Amelia St.
Orlando, FL 32803
WHY: The national Public Allies program was founded in 1992 by a diverse group of young nonprofit leaders who believed that there were many energetic, talented young people who wanted to tackle community and national issues, but who needed support in learning how. The program prepares Allies for careers in nonprofit and public-sector work. A recently completed survey of Public Allies alumni revealed that 76% remain in those sectors, and 67% remain in the communities where they did their original Ally work. “Family Services of Metro Orlando is a terrific partner,” said Public Allies CEO, Paul Schmitz. “We share each other’s values of helping find a community’s assets and leveraging them for long-lasting change. And of course, young adults with a passion to make a difference are among Orlando’s most important assets.”
