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Chicago Appleseed promotes social justice and government effectiveness by identifying injustice in our community, investigating its causes and finding effective solutions.
Change does not happen by simply making recommendations - we believe that we must actively work to create change.
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08.18.10 Chicago Appleseed and Chicago Council of Lawyers Luncheon 2010
On October 5, 2010, Chicago Appleseed and the Chicago Council of Lawyers will host our Annual Luncheon. This year, we are focusing on our work aimed at improving the criminal justice system and at immigration court reform. The 2010 Annual Luncheon will be held at the Four Seasons Hotel, 120 East Delaware Place, Chicago, Illinois. The reception will begin at 11:00 am, with lunch and our program starting promptly at noon. Click the title for more details, and hope to see you there!
08.03.10 A Proposal to Strengthen Family and Community Engagement within the Elementary and Secondary Education Act
While the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education act calls for increased parental and community engagement in our schools, it falls short on the necessary details of how to accomplish these goals. Chicago Appleseed has drafter a comprehensive proposal outlining the steps required to ensure that this mandate is achieved. To read the full proposal, click here.
08.02.10 Project Accomplishments and Goals from Chicago Appleseed and Chicago Council
It's been a busy summer at Chicago Appleseed, with a number of key accomplishments. We have a number of initiatives in place to capitalize on this success, and could use your support to sustain this momentum.