Entries by Maddie

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Appleseed Celebrates Successful 17th Annual Good Apple Awards, Honoring Leaders Advancing Justice, Equity, and Access

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 19, 2025   Massachusetts Appleseed Celebrates Successful 17th Annual Good Apple Awards, Honoring Leaders Advancing Justice, Equity, and Access Boston, MA – The Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice gathered a vibrant community of changemakers at the 2025 Good Apple Awards, held last week in Boston. The event drew over […]

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Former Governor Deval Patrick and First Lady Diane Patrick Join 2025 Good Apple Award Reception as Honorary Host Committee Members

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2025 Boston, MA- The Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice is proud to announce that Diane Patrick, Retired Partner from Ropes & Gray LLP, and former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick have joined as Honorary Co-Chairs for the 2025 Good Apple Awards Reception.  The Good Apple Award celebrates outstanding leaders […]

Invisible and Underserved: How Massachusetts Fails Pregnant and Parenting Youth Experiencing Homelessness

Falling Through the Cracks  In Massachusetts, pregnant and parenting teens experiencing homelessness continue to fall through the cracks of a system designed without their needs in mind. Despite some legal protections, individuals at the intersection of youth homelessness and pregnancy remain dangerously underserved. Shelters routinely turn away pregnant youth, services often require parental consent, and […]

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2025 Good Apple Award Reception Announcement

Honoring James Parker, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of the Boston Celtics Massachusetts Appleseed’s mission is rooted in the belief that all residents deserve access to equal rights and opportunities. Each year, we gather to celebrate the individuals and organizations working to make that vision a reality.  Save the date and celebrate the good […]

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Marcy Goldstein-Gelb Named Interim Executive Director of MA Appleseed

At a time when MA Appleseed’s mission to promote equal rights and opportunities for all has never been more essential, we are excited to announce the appointment of Marcy Goldstein-Gelb as our Interim Executive Director to build on the strong foundation we have established together. This important step will help us further strengthen the organization […]

Update from MA Appleseed’s Board of Directors

Happy New Year! I am writing as the proud Vice Chair of Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. Later this month, I will be succeeding Melanie Todman as Chair of MA Appleseed, and I first want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their partnership and support – Appleseed’s strength comes from our […]

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About Our Research: Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data

Here at MA Appleseed, we use research to investigate and understand the pressing issues facing families and young people across Massachusetts. From that research, we develop solutions that are effective, practical, and informed by impacted community members. But what type of data do we collect? Why? How? In this blog series, About Our Research, we […]

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2024 Impact Report

The fight for lasting systemic change is a marathon, not a sprint, and building in opportunities to celebrate our shared successes is an essential part of the work. As the year winds down, we invite you to join us in taking this moment to pause, breathe, and reflect on everything we’ve accomplished together by exploring […]

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A Message from Executive Director Deborah Silva

This is a bittersweet moment as I transition out of my role as Executive Director at MA Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. While keenly aware of the work that still lies ahead, I am so proud of all we have accomplished together and grateful for the trust and support given to me over this […]