Social Innovation Forum

Massachusetts Appleseed Center is a nonprofit organization based in Boston that has been dedicated to promoting equal rights and opportunities for Massachusetts residents for over 30 years. Founded in 1994 by the Harvard Law School Class of 1958, the organization focuses on developing and advocating for systemic solutions to social justice issues affecting vulnerable communities. The center's initiatives encompass policy analysis, research, coalition building, education, and advocacy, all aimed at addressing various social justice challenges, including access to justice, educational equity, and youth homelessness. Through collaboration and pro bono efforts, Massachusetts Appleseed strives to identify injustices and implement meaningful reforms that foster lasting impact within the community. Generated from the website

Founded in 1997, Community Catalyst is a national nonprofit advocacy organization that offers policy analysis and technical assistance services. Located in Boston, the organization employs policy analysts, attorneys, community organizers and communications specialists who provide health care reform solutions to its clients. It also manages national campaigns that involve several organizations. Community Catalyst provides leadership and support services to state and local consumer organizations, policymakers and foundations working to change health care systems. The company works with a coalition of over 130 consumer advocacy organizations, labor unions and nonprofit health plan providers to ensure that consumers who have been overcharged get reimbursed. In addition, Community Catalyst offers organizational development and legal assistance services.

The Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) is a leading voice for public health in the state. With a mission to build healthy and vibrant communities for all residents, MPHA engages advocates and works towards creating a more just and equitable Massachusetts. They focus on various policy priorities such as health equity, transportation justice, housing justice, sustainable food systems, and environmental justice. Through their advocacy efforts, MPHA aims to transform local public health and promote a healthier and more equitable society.Generated from the website