Allies for Children Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsPennsylvania, United States2-10 Employees
Allies for Children is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the needs of children and youth, seeking to place those needs at the center of policy discussions. Policy decisions affect school funding, meal programs, housing, and healthcare, making focused child advocacy essential. The group builds alliances with other advocates and service providers to develop a shared set of policy issues that leaders should prioritize. Based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the organization operates with a small team dedicated to policy work in the nonprofit sector. It has formed partnerships with local organizations such as the Pittsburgh Food Bank and the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank, collaborating with school districts in Allegheny County to increase participation in school breakfast programs.