At Washington Appleseed, we:

        PROMOTE  social and economic justice


       PROTECT  the rights of the under-represented
       ENGAGE  pro bono lawyers and other professionals
       RESOLVE  injustice through systemic reform

Appleseed strives to build a just society through education, legal advocacy, policy expertise and community activism. With the help of top private practice lawyers and community organizations, we produce lasting solutions to systemic problems.




Oct 8, 2009 - RSVP for the 5th Anniversary Luncheon Here!
Let us know that you will be celebrating with us on Tuesday, October 27, 2009.


Oct 4, 2009 - The Asset Building Collaborative Celebrates its One-Year Anniversary
Public officials and beneficiaries gather to celebrate the immense impact of the Asset Building Collaborative in their first year of operation.


Sep 11, 2009 - Foster Pepper & WA Appleseed Tackle Transportation Issues
A summer pro bono team explores the barriers low-income individuals face in accessing transportation.


More Headlines

Feb 1, 2010 - Obama to Seek Sweeping Change in "No Child" Law
The Obama administration is proposing a sweeping overhaul of President Bush's signature education law, No Child Left Behind, and will call for broad changes in how schools are judged to be succeeding or failing.


Nov 5, 2009 - Programs help 'unbanked' avoid high fees
Dozens of cities are launching programs to sign up low-income people as customers at commercial banks so they can avoid the high fees typical of check-cashing stores and payday lenders.


Sep 25, 2009 - Banking Program: "Everyone is Welcome"
The Seattle-King County Asset Building Collaborative celebrates its one year anniversary.


Sep 8, 2009 - The Card Game - Overspending on Debit Cards Is a Boon for Banks
"Overdraft Protection" fees penalize customers and generate big revenues for struggling banks.




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Each Appleseed Center does its work and raises the majority of its funds locally. Your support for Washington State's center will help bring focus to social justice policy issues here and assist in our efforts
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