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MEET AN ALLY: Channtal Polanco

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Prior to Public Allies I was a first-generation college student pursuing my Associate of Arts (AA) degree at Phoenix College, working part-time with the City of Phoenix Head Start and being a mother to my wonderful child. I knew, in order to succeed in what I wanted, I would need a great mentor.

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11 Hispanic and Latino Organizations Everyone Should Know

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Through HHF’s award-winning LOFT leadership and workforce development program, tens of thousands of students and young professionals are connected to each other and to mentors and resources. Chicanos Por La Causa was founded in 1969 to confront oppression facing Latinos in Phoenix, Arizona as part of the movement led by Cesar Chavez.

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Ally Shares Her Experience in Program

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Swift Youth Foundation is an organization that focuses on supporting the social and emotional development of youth and enhances social awareness and leadership skills for teens through mentor relationships. Club Swift is an after-school program for teens in North Phoenix.

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'I Can Honestly Say That My Life Has Changed Dramatically With Public Allies'

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Those small skills brought so much confidence and developed my character greatly. We reached out to people from the City of Phoenix to find solutions for some of these problems. We did our part by getting people from the City of Phoenix out there and then let the community take the lead and make a difference.

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Donning the Sweatshirt of Service: Reflections from a Second-Year Ally

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Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator, ADL Arizona and GLSEN Phoenix. This year alone, Joseph Perez created an entire collaborative program that uses hip hop to teach students about life. Kelly Williams impacted the lives of almost 2,000 students at Camelback High School with her guidance and support.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: Making the Play: Successfully Engaging.

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Disclaimer Wednesday, June 15, 2011 Making the Play: Successfully Engaging Youth Within the Nonprofit Sector posted by David "DJ" Heyward , American Humanics Student / Team MPhasis Coach Many of us in the nonprofit sector work specifically with children and young adults. How does your nonprofit organization engage youth? Central Ave.

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ASU Lodestar Center Blog: American Humanics: An Elite Group

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But I think it fits the graduating class of American Humanics (AH) students, all 18 of them. The 18 students being recognized at the annual graduation celebration will have completed all requirements during the spring, summer, and fall semesters of 2011. Okay, okay — I stole this slogan from the U.S. Marine Corps. So, sue me!

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