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2024 Impact Report
A year of measurable progress, powerful partnerships, and lasting impact.
The LEAP Project
The Legal Education, Advocacy, and Protections (LEAP) Project for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
"I Just Want to Learn"
Community-led report explores stories from girls of color about the impact of exclusionary discipline on their lives
Families Torn Apart
Report shows the Mass. Department of Children and Families’ violation of language access rights leads to unjust separation of families
Addressing the Civil Justice Gap
Nationwide survey of court-based self-help centers offers recommendations and best practices to address the civil justice gap

Research. Collaboration. Advocacy.

Our Initiatives

Our initiatives use policy analysis and research, coalition building, education and training, pro bono engagement, community organizing, and advocacy to bring about positive change.

About Us

Massachusetts Appleseed’s mission is to promote equal rights and opportunities for Massachusetts residents by developing and advocating for systemic solutions to social justice issues.

Contact Us

For more information about how you can get involved in Massachusetts Appleseed’s efforts, contact us today!

More Than 30 Years of Advancing Social Justice

Our Story

In the early 1990s, the Harvard Law School Class of 1958 wanted to make a class gift that would leave a lasting impact. They wanted to leverage the power of pro bono and collaboration, and create systemic change that would help as many people as possible.

In 1994, the Class of ’58 founded Massachusetts Appleseed and the Appleseed Network.

For 30 years we have grounded our work in identifying unseen injustices and fighting to reform and reverse harmful policies. We continue to follow this mission, advocating for Massachusetts’ most vulnerable communities.