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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, […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2026 Boston, MA – Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law & Justice, a statewide social justice research and advocacy nonprofit, launched its 2025 Impact Report in February, highlighting the organization’s progress, milestones, and measurable impact throughout the year. The report reflects Massachusetts Appleseed’s ongoing commitment to community education, strengthened partnerships, and […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 28, 2025 Boston, MA — Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice is pleased to announce the addition of three distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: McKenzi Baker, who joined the Board in September 2025, and Devin Cohen and Amy Fabiano, who joined in December 2025.These new Board members bring […]
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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