Texas Appleseed Partner Honored for Indigent Defense Work December 31, 2008 For nearly a decade, Texas Appleseed has championed fair practices in assigning legal representation to indigent defendants, and one of its foremost partners in this effort was honored recently for his years of distinguished service. In December, Bob Spangenberg received the 2008 Robert O. Dawson Award from the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense. Read more...
New Appleseed Report Highlights Unmet Financial Needs of Immigrants December 18, 2008 A new study released by Appleseed examines the use of, and access to, financial services by Mexican immigrants in Chicago, proposing improved practices on the part of financial institutions and money-service businesses. Published in partnership with Huron Consulting Group, the report concludes that immigrants' ability to build and protect financial assets must be supported by broader access to banking services, personal credit, and insurance. Read more...
Alabama Appleseed Tackles 'Heir Property' Issues December 11, 2008 Confronting a dire legal issue exposed by Hurricane Katrina, Alabama Appleseed has enlisted the pro bono support of the Young Lawyers Section of the state bar to help low-wealth households secure title to inherited properties. The effort is designed to prevent abusive practices that result in the loss of family land and homes, and to help these families gain vital access to rebuilding funds and other financial services. Read more...
Appleseed Policy Director Assumes Prestigious Role in ELA December 4, 2008 Join us in congratulating Edwin C. Darden, education policy director for Appleseed's national office, on his election to the vice presidency of the Education Law Association's board of directors. Currently, Darden is leading three primary educational projects at Appleseed: improving parental involvement under the No Child Left behind Act; examining the effect of teacher and principal contracts on school performance; and promoting equity of resources within a single district. Read more...
Georgia Appleseed Releases "Common Wisdom" Reports November 26, 2008 As a leading member of JUSTGeorgia, Georgia Appleseed recently took a broad leap forward in its mission to renovate the state's juvenile justice system, releasing a series of reports titled, "Common Wisdom: Making the Case for a New Georgia Juvenial Code." Read more...
Washington Appleseed Appoints New Executive Director November 20, 2008 Appleseed is proud to welcome Marvin Stern, appointed in mid-September as the new executive director of the Washington Center. Stern has received wide acclaim for his contributions to human rights. Read more...
Martin Stern Receives 2008 Evelyn Singer Award November 14, 2008 When presenting the award at the Nov. 7 board meeting, Executive Director Betsy Cavendish announced that Stern, in spearheading the revitalization of the Louisiana Center, "has translated his desire to make a difference into a powerful reality." Read more...
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