While this anniversary year certainly involves reflection on the achievements of the past five years, what I am perhaps most proud of is the vision for Baltimore Corps’ future.

To this end, I am pleased to announce the addition of the Public Allies program to Baltimore Corps’ portfolio of matching talent to opportunity. As we continue to grow the pipeline to equity in leadership, we are excited to add yet another potential point of entry for those seeking to work in Baltimore’s social sector.

Public Allies is available to anyone over the age of 17 with a high school diploma or GED willing to invest 10 months in nonprofit and community-based organizations, while receiving valuable leadership and professional training. By building on the solid foundation established through our Fellowship program over the past five years, we are now able to extend that same kind of professional development to individuals earlier in their career development.

As the new operating partner for Public Allies Maryland, there is a shortened application period, so I encourage you to share this news with those in your network who may be interested in being – or hosting – an Ally. Applications are currently open and we are reviewing applications on a rolling basis, with a deadline of August 31.

And, even as we’re hard at work at looking toward the future, we’re also excited to celebrate with YOU and our ever-expanding network. Please join us for our five-day celebration of our 5th Anniversary, October 15 - 19, culminating in our Masquerade Gala. Early-bird tickets are now on sale. Our anniversary planning committee is hard at work to make the weeklong celebration truly memorable and reflective of our ongoing commitment to Baltimore and meeting the needs of the social sector. Be sure to follow us on social media to stay apprised of the latest updates as more information is made available in the weeks to come.

Sincerely,

Fagan Harris
President & CEO