New York Office Secures Talented New Director
December 31, 2009
With 2010 just hours away, the New York Office is celebrating the successful launch over the past year of several landmark projects under the leadership of outgoing director Jennifer Ching, as well as the entrance of her successor, David Tipson. Read more...
Protecting the Rights and Assets of People Facing Deportation
December 17, 2009
Coinciding with International Migrants Day, Appleseed has released "Protecting Assets and Child Custody in the Face of Deportation: A Guide for Practitioners Assisting Immigrant Families," a manual that guides volunteer lawyers and non-lawyer practitioners through important financial and family rights threatened by the deportation process, including final paychecks, bank accounts, car and home ownership, government benefits, and child custody. Read more...
Texas to Issue Improved Disaster Relief Plan to Support Low Income Homeowners
December 10, 2009
Despite persistent warnings from Texas Appleseed and other advocates, Texas' plan to distribute $1.7 billion in federal disaster relief for local victims of Hurricanes Dolly and Ike failed to comply with federal law and regulations. As a result, the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development refused to accept the plan and is requiring the state to draft a new versionthat complies with those mandates. Read more...
Heir Property Project Progresses and Expands
December 3, 2009
Appleseed's groundbreaking heir property project now encompasses more than 20 states! Desinged to protect low-income homeowners who lack clear title to inherited property, the project involves identifying policy gaps that expose families to the risk of dispossession or other legal complications. Appleseed's pro bono partners are comparing state laws to a proposed law being drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws. Read more...
Appleseed Thanks its Dedicated Volunteers and Advocates
November 25, 2009
This season is a time for reflection and thankfulness, and in that spirit, Appleseed would like to extend its deepest gratitude to all its supporters. Without your generosity and commitment to social justice, our work would not be possible! Read more...
Another Step Forward for Consumer Protection
November 19, 2009
Marking significant progress in efforts to foster a more transparent financial services sector, the Federal Reserve last week announced new rules that prevent banks and other issuers of debit cards from charging overdraft fees without the express permission of the cardholder. Read more...
It Takes A Parent: Parent Involvement Project Update
November 12, 2009
Joining a number of top advocates who seek closer cooperation between parents and schools, Edwin Darden, Appleseed's Director of Education Law & Policy, was among the presenters at last month's National Summit on Minority Parent Engagement, hosted by the National Education Association (NEA) and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). Darden attended the two-day summit in Los Angeles as an ambassador of Appleseed's expertise on parent involvement issues, particularly those relating to communities of low-income and second-language families. Read more...
Consumer Protection Act Passes House Committee
November 5, 2009
As an improtant safeguard against the reckless and predatory lending practices that triggered last year's financial crisis, the the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act recently won the approval of the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee. If signed into law, the act would create a federal agency to regulate home loans, credit cards, savings accounts, and other financial services, including international remittances. Read more...
NY Appleseed Program Offers Legal Aid to Those in Debt
October 29, 2009
In the spirit of the National Pro Bono Celebration, New York Appleseed has launched an exciting new program to engage pro bono assistance for one of our nation's foremost legal crises: consumer debt. Approximately 300,000 consumer debt cases were filed in New York City in 2008, with over 98 percent of defendants going unrepresented. As a result, many people remain unaware of their rights and options when confronted with litigation. Read more...
Nebraska Center Confronts Mistreatment of Meatpacking Workers
October 22, 2009
Driving an effort to ensure the humane treatment of meatpacking workers, Nebraska Appleseed recently released a major study of on-the-job health and safety. The Center surveyed 455 workers in five communities across Nebraska - one of the country's largest meat producers - to assess working conditions from the perspective of those who face them daily. Read more...
Appleseed Hosts 'Raising the Pro Bono Bar' Event, Honors Leading Partners
October 15, 2009
Appleseed cultivated an unprecedented level of pro bono service over the past year, leveraging nearly 19,000 hours of legal and professional support, valued at more than $8 million. In recognition of those who helped set this inspiring new standard for volunteerism and civic engagement, Appleseed last week hosted Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C. Read more...
New Jersey Center Notches Court Victories for Open Government
October 8, 2009
Appleseed's vision of social justice is rooted in civic engagement and responsive, accountable government. In support of both ideals, New Jersey Appleseed, representing local citizens in their efforts to safeguard grassroots political activism, recently secured three critical courtroom victories. Read more...
Massachusetts Center Hosts Film Screening, Symposium for 'The Response'
October 1, 2009
Highlighting its commitment to justice and due process, Massachusetts Appleseed is presenting a public screening of 'The Response,' an award-winning short film based on actual transcripts of the Guantanamo Bay military tribunal. Hosted by WilmerHale's Boston office on October 28th, the screening will be followed by a panel discussion. Read more...
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