Advocacy Organization in Kansas
Educate. Activate. Motivate.
Our (Grass)Roots
In 1999, a group of Kansas attorneys formed Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, the statewide chapter of the national Appleseed Network.
The group sought to transform pro bono legal work from helping individuals to focusing on broad, systemic social initiatives. Law and policy should not exist solely to restrain abuses, but should instead provide a pathway to fight historic oppression so all people can fulfill their potential.
The national Appleseed Network was established five years earlier by Harvard Law School classmates. Following their 35th Class Reunion, Richard J. Medalie spearheaded the Class of 1958 to fund a “foundation to help organize, establish, and guide state centers for law in the public interest throughout the country.”
Kansas Appleseed is truly a statewide organization with staff living and working in communities across the state, including Holcomb, Wichita, Iola, Emporia, and Lawrence.
Our Mission
Kansas Appleseed is a statewide advocacy organization dedicated to the belief that Kansans, working together, can build a more thriving, inclusive, and just Kansas.
Our Work
We focus our work on doing what is right for every Kansan.
A Clear Vision of the Future for Kansas
Meet Our Staff and Board of Directors
Our staff and board of directors is dedicated to understanding the barriers and challenges facing Kansans—and facilitating positive systemic change that moves Kansas forward.
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Learn more about what we can do together to make Kansas more thriving, inclusive, and just.
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Event Cancelled: Wichita Gang List Info Sessions
We are saddened by the passing of Dr. William Polite, who carried out a true vision of service and care and was a champion for generations of students and the Wichita community. Out of respect for his passing, the April 26 event is cancelled and will be rescheduled. Stay tuned for details.
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Statement from Kansas Appleseed on SB 79 Veto
The Kansas Legislature has a real opportunity to listen to their constituents and enact meaningful change that helps all Kansans thrive. It’s time to move past punitive proposals and instead invest in solutions that ensure every family can put food on the table.
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