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 Wichita, Kansas City, 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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A Few Updates We’re Excited to Share!
As we enter summer, we have lots of opportunities to learn, connect, and take action alongside Kansans working toward a better state. From conversations about the future of our courts to ensuring kids have access to school meals, we're continuing to bring people together across communities to create meaningful change.
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BLOG: What Is Impact Litigation?
Kansas Appleseed has used this tool several times over the last eight years, but there are many more impact-litigation cases out there than you might realize. Take Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, for example. It is not just a monumentally important case in the fight for equality and civil rights in this country; it is also an excellent illustration of impact litigation in action.
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