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Solving DC Problems

DC Appleseed tackles our city's challenges with projects that involve teamwork, research, advocacy, and litigation. All of our projects emphasize three key values: democratic participation, economic mobility, and racial equity. 

Press Release: (March 31, 2025) DC Appleseed Responds to President Trump's March 27, 2025 Executive Order on DC

TESTIMONY: (June 18, 2025) Given by Kristin D. Ewing at Committee on Health DMHHS FY26 Budget Oversight Hearing

TESTIMONY: (June 18, 2025) Given by Vanessa Batters-Thompson at Committee of the Whole Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearing

Wednesday, March 13, 2024 | 6:00-8:00 pm 

Hogan Lovells LLP 

Columbia Square 

555 Thirteenth Street, NW 

Washington, D.C. 20004 

Celebrating Our Legacy | Ensuring Sustainability in 2024 & Beyond

Securing DC Appleseed

Upcoming Event

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 pm

Pro Bono In Action

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT

JOBS & ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY

You can be part of the work of DC Appleseed.

Get Involved

Our mission is to make DC a better place to live and work. We take on some of the District's toughest problems...

Mission

"You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time."

Angela Davis

Testimonial

DC Appleseed has an impeccable reputation in advocacy for disfavored communities. Their monumental contributions to APACC have been exceptionally admirable as a member of our Steering Committee and Policy Working Group.  We are grateful for the depth and breath of the favor they shower on disinvested neighborhoods.

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Brenda Richardson, Anacostia Coordinator

Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative [APACC]

Testimonial

DC Appleseed has an impeccable reputation in advocacy for disfavored communities. Their monumental contributions to APACC have been exceptionally admirable as a member of our Steering Committee and Policy Working Group.  We are grateful for the depth and breath of the favor they shower on disinvested neighborhoods.

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Brenda Richardson, Anacostia Coordinator

Anacostia Parks and Community Collaborative [APACC]

DC DEMOCRACY

EDUCATION & YOUTH

Our Projects

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