The Chicago Appleseed Difference
We at Chicago Appleseed are not content to sit on the sidelines of social reform. We gather and study information from a variety of sources to create objective research that takes all viewpoints into consideration. From this research, we make recommendations to fix the flaws in current systems. Change does not happen by simply making recommendations--we believe that we must actively work to create change. To that end, we meet with policy makers and public citizens in a variety of ways to advocate for fair and just change.
Chicago Appleseed works with a multitude of lawyers, legislative experts, scholars, public interest groups and workers in the field to provide research of the highest quality. By using an effective combination of legal research, law practice and social science methodology, an issue is thoroughly examined from all angles to find out what is working within a particular system and what is not working.
Our expert research provides an objective basis for constructive and realistic recommendations for change in inefficient and unjust social and legal systems. Once we determine what isn't working within a particular system, we make progressive recommendations to fix the problems. These recommendations are made with the goal of making the best possible changes to positively impact the largest number of affected citizens.
Based on our recommendations, we advocate for fair systemic change to benefit all Chicago residents. This includes taking public positions on critical issues, writing legislation, working to create and pass bills at the local and state levels, speaking out through the media, collaborating with other organizations and holding public forums, and expressing our viewpoints directly to policymakers.