Massachusetts Appleseed Center for Law and Justice
77 Franklin Street, 9th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
inquiry@massappleseed.org
Recent News
- Massachusetts Appleseed Strengthens Leadership with Three New Board Appointments as Organization Prepares to Deepen Its Impact December 18, 2025
- Appleseed Celebrates Successful 17th Annual Good Apple Awards, Honoring Leaders Advancing Justice, Equity, and Access December 4, 2025
- Massachusetts Language Access Coalition to Host Webinar Launch Event October 16, 2025
- About Our Research: Using Quantitative Data Requests from State Agencies as a Data Collection Method September 18, 2025
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 […]
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 […]
An Announcement from MA Appleseed’s Board of Directors
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 […]
2023-24 Formal Legislative Session Wrap-Up
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 […]
Help stop the wrongful separation of families. Demand language access for all!
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 […]
STATEMENT: MA Appleseed Condemns U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Historic Homelessness Case
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 […]