Advocacy Organization in Kansas

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Fighting for a Stronger Kansas

Kansas Appleseed partners with organizations and Kansans with lived experiences to inform our work, and we fight for systemic change, shepherding policy solutions at all levels of government.

As part of a national network of 18 Appleseed Centers, Kansas Appleseed is able to harness the resources of a national network while working on issues that matter most to Kansans.

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.

A Clear Vision of the Future for Kansas

Thriving

All Kansans should have the resources they need to support themselves and raise healthy families.

Inclusive

All Kansans should be able to participate fully in their communities.

Just

All Kansans benefit from a fair and effective system of justice.

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.

Meet Our Staff and Board

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Learn more about what we can do together to make Kansas more thriving, inclusive, and just.

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What We’re Working on (And Celebrating!) Across Kansas

There’s a lot happening across the Kansas Appleseed community, from upcoming events in Dodge City and Wichita to celebrating the achievements of our team and partners! Here's what we have been working on for the last few months.

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2026 Legislative Update: A Hard-Fought Finish

The Legislature adjourned Sine Die late Friday night. Our session ended with real, hard-fought success across our priorities. We're grateful to our allies for showing up, working with us to pass some really good bills, and fighting back on others.

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Kansas Appleseed Applauds Governor Kelly Signing S Sub HB 2402 into Law

“A school meal is an essential school supply,” said Haley Kottler, Senior Campaign Director for Kansas Appleseed. “This new law is a practical step in the right direction that helps more Kansas kids access the food they need to learn, grow, and succeed."

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