| Appleseed's 16 Centers function as independent organizations linked by the national network. Each Center recruits new staff and leadership, raises its own sources of funding, and develops its own projects and strategies for reform. Although most Center projects begin at the local level, almost all have national implications. Additionally, Centers work actively with the national office of Appleseed on collaborative projects, many of which grow out of local work in such areas as education, financial access and health care. Appleseed Centers rely on a combination of staff and pro bono volunteers to conduct project work. |