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The annual Good Apple Awards Reception celebrates the inspiring achievements of those working to advance equity, opportunity, and justice across Massachusetts. At this year’s event on October 29th, we will honor Lisa Goldblatt Grace with the 2026 Community Leadership Award, in recognition of her extraordinary leadership and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of young people across […]
Every Good Apple Awards Reception brings together leaders, advocates, and supporters who share a commitment to promoting equity and opportunity across Massachusetts. This year, we’re thrilled to announce the three awardees who will be honored at the Good Apple Awards Reception on Thursday, October 29th. 2026 Good Apple Award Laura Peabody, Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, Mass General Brigham. Throughout her […]
In our “Turning on the Lights” report, a self-represented litigant famously described navigating the Massachusetts court system as “wandering through a room with no lights on… you’d bump into something, you’d ask about it, and they’d give you a little flashlight.” Today, for thousands of families across the Commonwealth, the path to consistent school attendance is shrouded […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 15th, 2026 Boston, MA — The Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice is proud to announce the launch of its new On-Demand Legal Rights Education hub, a centralized online resource featuring recorded legal education videos designed to accompany the Massachusetts Homeless Youth Handbook. The hub is now live and includes both English and Spanish versions of its first webinar, which […]
Across the Commonwealth, too many residents face barriers to accessing essential services, equitable education, and safe housing. These challenges disproportionately impact communities that have long been underserved, making it critical that we act now to advance policies that promote fairness, access, and opportunity for all. Several key bills this session would make meaningful progress toward […]
Students depend on consistent access to classroom learning to succeed, yet too many are removed from school for dress and grooming rule violations. Lost instructional time, from early grades through high school, can have lasting negative impacts on academic achievement and long term outcomes. Disparities in discipline further deepen inequities. In Massachusetts, Black girls are […]
State agencies play a vital role in helping people meet basic needs, from accessing unemployment benefits to avoiding eviction and navigating the child welfare system. However, nearly one in four Massachusetts residents speaks a language other than English at home, and most state services remain English only, creating significant barriers that prevent hundreds of thousands […]
When a community member, nonprofit organization, legislator, or anyone else wants to see a change or addition to the law in Massachusetts, they typically must go through the legislative process. This can take up to 2 years to complete. If a bill does not pass before the end of the two-year legislative session, it is […]
April 3rd, 2026 Boston, MA – Last week, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice held an orientation webinar focused on increasing the accessibility, reach, and use of the Massachusetts Homeless Youth Handbook, a practical legal resource covering 20 key topics affecting young people across the Commonwealth. The handbook was developed in 2021 in partnership with Baker McKenzie and has since undergone two […]
March 26, 2026 Boston, MA – Building on the progress and impact highlighted in the 2025 Impact Report, Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, a statewide social justice research and advocacy nonprofit, published its priorities for 2026 last week, outlining the organization’s continued commitment to advancing justice and equity across the Commonwealth. Every day, […]
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