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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It is with a mixture of profound gratitude and sadness that we announce Deborah Silva’s upcoming departure as Executive Director of MA Appleseed Center for Law and Justice on December 6, 2024. We will miss her unparalleled commitment to the pursuit of justice for all, but are proud of the legacy she leaves behind and […]
The formal legislative session ended in the early morning hours of August 1st and while few bills ultimately made it across the finish line, we saw progress on a number of vital policies. First, Access to Counsel was included in the FY25 state budget, with $2.5 million included to establish a statewide pilot program! Supported […]
In the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) where children may be removed from their families, the consequences of language barriers can be profound. Limited English proficient parents are deemed noncompliant and uncaring when, because critical documents and information are only provided in English, they simply do not understand the steps they must take […]
Boston, MA — Today, the U.S. Supreme Court made its decision in the historic Johnson v. Grants Pass case, allowing cities to punish people with no choice but to sleep outside for using things like pillows, blankets, or cardboard boxes to protect themselves from the elements and dealing a devastating blow to the civil rights […]
The end of the formal legislative session is fast approaching, and we need to make the most of these final weeks! The legislature is currently considering two major bills: the economic development bill and the housing bond bill. Key amendments to these bills filed by our legislative champions in the State House have given us […]