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Louisiana Appleseed is a networked nonprofit advocating for Justice, Opportunity, & Education.

Louisiana Appleseed uncovers and corrects injustices and barriers to opportunity through legal, legislative and market-based structural reform. Working with our huge pro bono network, we identify, research, and analyze social injustices; make specific recommendations; and advocate for effective solutions to deep-seated structural problems.

06/03/2026

Announcing the Louisiana Appleseed Summer Reading Club!

Want to educate yourself on the myriad of ways Heirs’ Property effects Louisiana and beyond but don’t know where to start? Wondering why you should care about Heirs’ Property at all? Don’t know what Heirs’ Property even is? (Hint: it affects a lot more of Louisiana than you think!)

You’re in the right place! Every Wednesday this summer, we’re going to be sharing some writing about heirs’ property that we find compelling so we can explore this important topic together. Come across something you want us to share? Send us a message! Or email Laura at [email protected].

To warm up, you can read our Heirs’ Property resource guide at LouisianaAppleseed.org/resources.

06/02/2026

Heirs' property can stop you from getting help after a disaster. Alice Cousin applied for government aid to fix her New Orleans home after Hurricane Katrina yet was denied due to lack of a clear title. Like many families in lower-income areas of Louisiana, Cousin’s parents bought their home, and the title never changed after her parents died, even though Cousin lived in and maintained the home as her own.

Because Cousin did not have a clear title, her home remained in disrepair from lack of access to government or private aid, even two and a half years after Hurricane Katrina. Cousin’s story is unfortunately not unique. In 2005, post-Hurricane Katrina, twenty thousand heirs’ property owners (lacking clear title) were denied federal aid for disaster recovery.

If you want to find out more about heirs’ property and how you can protect your property in a disaster, download our resource guides at LouisianaAppleseed.org/resources.

06/01/2026

Today, June 1st, is the first day of hurricane season here in Louisiana.

Disasters require preparation, including planning for food, shelter, and water.Estate planning should be prioritized in this process to ensure that post-disaster relief is possible if needed. The time to consider making donations and consolidating ownership among multiple owners is prior to disaster—this is especially true of extended family living in other states.

Families should include a clear title to their property and estate planning documents in their disaster preparation plans. In some situations, homeowners can access disaster relief funding only if they have a clear title to their property.

• Without a clear title, individuals may face difficulties obtaining relief after a disaster.

• Estate planning should also be prioritized in preparation for medical changes or deathduring or immediately following a disaster.

• A Will is essential for transferring any property post-disaster.

• Other estate planning documents, such as powers of attorney, should be drafted if families must make difficult medical decisions quickly.

• Additionally, due to the trauma of disasters, mental illnesses and disabilities may exacerbate emergencies and require interdictions.

If you want to find out more about heirs’ property and how you can protect your property in a disaster, download our resource guides at LouisianaAppleseed.org/resources.

05/28/2026

It’s utter pandemonium—Godzilla is looming over your city, and you think “has anybody seen my social security card?”

The best time to get your paperwork in order is BEFORE disaster strikes, and Louisiana Appleseed is here to help.

Disasters require preparation, including planning for food, shelter, and water. Estate planning should be prioritized in this process to ensure that post-disaster relief is possible if needed. The time to consider making donations and consolidating ownership among multiple owners is prior to disaster—this is especially true of extended family living in other states.

Hurricane season starts next week, June 1st. Essential documents to have in a “go-bag” in preparation for a disaster include:

• Deeds
• Identification
• Social Security Card
• Proof Of Residence (Such As Utility Bills)
• Tax Receipts
• Estate Planning Documents (Including Wills)
• Death Certificates, Obituaries, a Family Tree, and any other information on family members
• Cellphone video “walk-through” of home and property

And remember, we are here to help. Download our free resource guides, “Protect Your Property” and “Be Ready for Anything.” Inside, you’ll find tips for preparing for Disasters, dealing with Heirs’ Property, information about free and low cost legal assistance, and more. Find these free downloads at LouisianaAppleseed.org/resources

05/27/2026

While Louisiana Appleseed can’t control this rainy weather, we CAN help you protect your property during Hurricane Season and beyond.

Did you know that people with heirs’ property can have difficulty obtaining relief after a disaster? Do you know if your property qualifies for an Affidavit of Small Succession? Do you know all the documents you should have gathered up before a storm? Let us help you with this information and more with our FREE guide, Be Ready for Anything: Disasters in Louisiana.

Stay tuned to our social media as we share excerpts from this guide, or if you don’t want to wait, download the whole thing (along with a bunch of other free resources) on our website here: LouisianaAppleseed.org/resources.

05/25/2026

Today we mourn U.S. military personnel who died while serving the United States Armed forces.

The poppy, adopted by the National American Legion as the official symbol of remembrance, was inspired by the poem ‘In Flanders Fields’ written during the First World War by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae.

An article by Veteran's Administration Canada provides this account of the writing of In Flanders Fields:

“The day before he wrote his famous poem, one of McCrae's closest friends was killed in the fighting and buried in a makeshift grave with a simple wooden cross. Wild poppies were already beginning to bloom between the crosses marking the many graves. Unable to help his friend or any of the others who had died, John McCrae gave them a voice through his poem. It was the second last poem he was to write.”

We will never be able to thank our servicemembers enough, but hope everyone takes time today to read this poem and reflect on military personnel and their loved ones and the profound sacrifices they have made.
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In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields, the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

05/16/2026

If you live in Louisiana, today you have the opportunity to vote on five constitutional amendments, and depending on where you live, several other crucial positions of leadership.

We at Louisiana Appleseed believe our state will be stronger through fair and equitable access to the courts, the economy, and public schools. To accomplish this, we build bridges between vulnerable communities and our extensive network of pro bono professionals to develop meaningful and sustainable solutions that help equity take root.

You can also work towards this mission by voting in your local elections (TODAY! SATURDAY MAY 16). We encourage you not only to make it to the polls, but to check in on your contact list and make sure they also have a plan to vote. Access to justice, education, and opportunity can feel like an uphill battle, but each small step, like making your voice heard today at the ballot box, matters.

05/15/2026

TOMORROW Saturday May 15th is Election Day in Louisiana! Polls are open from 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Please make a plan to go to the polls tomorrow—local elections play a vital role in advocating for access to justice, opportunity, and education.

Did you vote early? Celebrate in the comments!

Want to find out more about your polling location and what’s on your ballot?
Visit GeauxVote.com

05/06/2026

Thank you SO much to everyone who donated, shared our profile, and encouraged us during this year's GiveNOLA campaign. Whether you gave for the first time or have been with us for years, your generosity means so much to us. With your donation we can continue to help justice take root.

05/05/2026

GiveNOLA Day is TODAY May 5!
Why choose Louisiana Appleseed for your GiveNOLA Day donation?

Louisiana Appleseed solves our state's toughest problems at their root cause by advocating for Access to Justice, Opportunity, and Education.

Giving to this campaign helps low income, vulnerable community members protect generational property and grow their wealth, and protect their assets from predatory practices. Historically, these communities have been badly taken advantage of, impacting their families for generations. With our legal resources and extensive network of pro-bono professionals, entire communities can capitalize on wealth building strategies, fight blight and abandonment, and ensure long-term economic sustainability.

Our initiatives have served THOUSANDS of people: Appleseed's Heirs' Property Project, unlocking over $16M in economic benefits to homeowners since 2007; Feed More for Less Project, increasing public school access free breakfasts and lunches for children across the state from 65% to 95%; and Civil Legal Aid Supports Louisiana Project that has secured $3.5M in state appropriations since 2019.

On this GiveNOLA Day, help us develop meaningful, sustainable solutions that help justice take root.

What your donation will fund:

$25 will fund the printing of 35 free resource guides

$500 ensures one person walks away from one of our wills clinics with a will, a medical power of attorney, and a living will.

$5,000 allows us to produce a locally made educational video—bringing Louisiana-specific education to the masses (like the Wills Clinic and Heirs' Property videos on this page; our wills clinic video has reached over 2,000 people, many of them here on Insta!)

This year is extra-special: we are partnered with the 2026 Freeman Foundation Challenge. That means for every $2 donated in 2026, we get an additional dollar matched. So every donation you make right now will go even farther, ensuring our ability to provide these resources into the future. So please, visit https://www.givenola.org/organization/laappleseed. to donate, and share with your networks. Thank you so much.

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935 Gravier Street Ste 2155
New Orleans, LA
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Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
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