At Washington Appleseed, we believe that everyone has the right to enough food to eat, a safe place to live and access to transportation. We take on projects that increase access to public benefits, increase stability in housing and secure access to public and private transportation.

Foreclosure Deskbook for Washington Judges

One of the most significant effects of the recession on Washington State courts is the rise in home foreclosures. Despite the wealth of consumer-help groups and bank-backed services, there is a real need for a non-partisan and non-partial resource for the Washington State bench. Washington Appleseed is building a team to compile a balanced and unbiased resource for Superior Court Judges.

Helping Hungry Families Access Food Benefits 

There is a pressing need for improved administration of food benefits in our state, and Washington Appleseed has teamed up with Garvey Schubert & Barer and the Northwest Justice Project to help increase the number of successful applicants for food benefits and diminish the number of individuals erroneously removed from benefit rolls.

Homelessness Prevention and Tenant Rights

Tenants are subject to inconsistent and unpredictable decisions in eviction hearings due to a lack of published opinions on standard eviction issues like the responsibility for funds lost after placement in a drop box or even the proper content of eviction notices. Appleseed is helping to create legal memorandum to add clarity to the conversation.

Increasing Access to Transportation

Low-income individuals often encounter obstacles hindering their access to transportation, which can result in difficulties in finding and keeping employment. Appleseed completed a study to identify the barriers preventing easy access to public and private transportation and to outline possible solutions to increase access.

Securing Affordable Housing for YWCA

It has always been a challenge for Washington residents to find stable, affordable, long-term housing. An Appleseed pro bono team at Foster Pepper helped the YWCA of Snohomish County purchase apartment buildings in Lynwood, Mountlake Terrace and south Everett to provide long-term stability for 219 families.