Project Appleseed is a genuine grassroots education organization that lacks an office in Manhattan. We don't have a steady flow of cash from the Gates or the Waltons. We don't have a slick corporate website and don't boast of 100s of chapter offices. What we have is an energy that derives from authenticity. And that has staying power. More than two decades of staying power - and counting. For over 25 years, Project Appleseed has been an effective advocacy organization that engages public schools and families by mobilizing millions of volunteers, building responsibility and promoting accountability — both at school and at home. With a focus on low-income and under-served families and schools, Project Appleseed works to improve schools, build public awareness, enable public engagement, advance policy positions and advise elected officials and other decision-makers on best practices for creating optimal educational environments. The effect of our efforts are clear: academic achievement rises in tandem with parental involvement.