Description: New Jersey Appleseed Public Interest Law Center is a statewide nonprofit public-interest legal advocacy organization that uses research, policy advocacy, impact litigation, and community partnerships to address systemic problems and advance equity in areas such as civil justice, education, housing, and economic opportunity in New Jersey. Type: Non-profit public interest law center (501(c)(3)) Policies: Pursues legislative and policy reforms related to access to justice and civil legal services, education equity and school funding, consumer protection and foreclosure prevention, housing stability, juvenile and criminal justice reform, economic opportunity, and government accountability and transparency. Funding: Primarily funded by foundation grants and philanthropic contributions, supplemented by individual donations and project-specific grants or contracts. Affiliates: Member of the national Appleseed network; partners with statewide legal services providers, civil rights organizations (e.g., ACLU of New Jersey), law school clinics and local community advocacy groups.
