Coalition on Human Needs

09/20/2023

Rally on Capitol Hill to support Head Start from our member National Head Start Association!

09/13/2023

The Coalition on Human Needs and 680 local, state, and national groups delivered a message to Congress Tuesday: do your duty and keep government running. The groups delivered a letter to every member of the House and Senate urging passage of a clean, bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), including....

12/20/2022

This Holiday Season: Minority Leader McConnell is the Grinch who refused to expand the CTC and short changed most domestic human needs!

11/08/2022

🗳️ Today is THE day. Go ! We're stronger as a nation when more participate in our democracy. Visit http://canivote.org to confirm your polling station – or official drop box location.
☎️ Call 866-OUR-VOTE with questions or report intimidation issues at the polls.

No se equivoque. Intimidar a un votante es ilegal. Nadie tiene el derecho a interferir con su voto. Todos merecemos sentirnos seguros al votar. No permita que su voz sea silenciada.
Si tiene algún problema, notifique un oficial electoral y llame al ☎️ 888-Ve-Y-VOTA

11/08/2022

🗳️ Your vote is your power - cast your ballot TODAY and make it count! Visit http://canivote.org to confirm your polling station – or official drop box location – to cast your vote today!
☎️ Call 866-OUR-VOTE with questions or problems.

11/03/2022

We the people, showed up and voted. Election officials prepared for this election all year, counted every vote, verified the results, and followed every law used in every election. We have proved nothing can stop us from making our voices heard and our votes counted. Voters made their voices heard to move forward together. When the leader we - the voters - choose is sworn in as president, democracy wins. Check to see if you are ready to vote now! Visit https://www.vote411.org/

11/01/2022

10/21/2022

Do you have questions about the Child Tax Credit like how to find out if you're eligible or how to sign up? We want to hear them!

Comment your CTC questions below and join us for a Facebook Live on Tuesday, November 1 at 1pm EST/10am PST where we’ll be answering your questions around the Child Tax Credit!

06/20/2022

06/15/2022

On June 15th 2012 immigrant youth power won DACA, since then Democrats have left us with only this temporary band-aid solution.

✊ Now, 10 years later on June 15th 2022, we’re taking action across the country to demand permanent protections for all!
Join our “ is Temporary, Our Home is Here” Day of Action 👇https://unitedwedreamaction.org/the-squad/

Join United We Dream's Undeniable Squad and fight for Citizenship for All.

06/01/2022

As a mobilizing partner for the 6/18 Mass Poor People’s and Low Wage Workers Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the Polls, we are proud to stand with the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival, a movement led by and for the 140 million poor and low wealth people in this country. We will be in D.C. to stand against the 5 interlock injustices of racism, poverty, ecological devastation, militarism and the false moral narrative of religious nationalism. Will you join us? https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/june18/

June 18, 2022 - 9am Gather - 10am Start Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington and to the polls RSVPWhy We MarchOrganizing ManualSocial Media ToolkitBecome a Mobilizing CaptainUpcoming ActionsArts & Culture Register Your Organization as a

05/08/2022

When Kat's father was diagnosed with cancer, his care came at a big cost.

In the richest country in the world, no family should be left behind in a medical emergency.

We don't just want the Senate to stop blocking help for working families. We NEED them to.

05/06/2022

"I ask the entire Virginia deleg*tion to step up and show real leadership for their constituents. Americans are needlessly suffering when the solution is clear and available." —Josette from Arlington

Senators, it's past time to expand the .

Editor: I find it deeply concerning to see the conversation in Congress lose steam about provisions to help people who have fallen below the poverty line. We are a nation filled with innovations, resources and wealth – there is just no excuse for not taking care of people who are working hard and ...

05/05/2022

Hardworking Americans like Licita are being left behind without the support of the .

We need an economic package that supports children and families. Call your Senators and demand they act NOW ☎️ (202) 224-3121

05/04/2022

2 years ago today, the National Immigration Law Center & Resilience Force launched the campaign to honor immigrant essential workers & advocate for fair pay, worker protections & citizenship. This month, we continue to amplify their stories.

👩‍🏫 Jessica Vega will do whatever it takes to support her students. She is there for her students beyond school hours and works to build relationships with their families.

We are honored to share her story with you.



📣Join us as we fight for immigrant workers: https://www.nilc.org/immigrants-are-essential/

05/03/2022

The package formerly known as would help so many kids. We have to pass it ASAP. Listen to Josette’s message and then call your Senators at (202) 224-3121 ☎️

04/29/2022

Corporate profits are soaring while working families struggle to afford everyday living costs. Now would be a really, really good time to extend the monthly .

Watch Patrick's message and then call your members of Congress: (202) 224-3121 ☎️

02/18/2022

✨BHM Spotlight: 1000BlackGirlBooks✨

1000BlackGirlBooks 📚👩🏾‍🦱is a campaign founded by Marley Davis when she was only 11 years old. In 2015, she aimed to collect 1000 books featuring a black girl protagonist by 2016. Catching significant attention from social media, news channels, and educational organizations, 1000BlackGirlBooks has collected over 13,000 books. Marley advises parents to listen to their children and encourage them to read because it provides a pathway to freedom and imagination. On the 1000BlackGirlBooks website, individuals can find over 1,000 books cataloged by reading level, making it easy for people of all ages to find books. Many books that limit black people to side characters, especially books before the 21st century with non-black authors, may promote neg*tive stereotypes about black individuals. 1000BlackGirlBooks reverses these structural issues in literature through its dedication to supplying people of all ages and ethnicities with books featuring people of color as the protagonist.

02/11/2022

✨BHM Spotlight: DMV Mutual Aid, Fuel the People, & Free Community Pantry DC✨

During Black History Month, we honor the black leaders of our past, but must also honor the black advocates of today who decide daily to be the change they want to see in their local communities. Throughout this month, the CHN will highlight black-led and black-supporting organizations that are meeting the human needs of people in the DMV.

📱is a virtual space for all to find and share mutual aid resources, initiatives, and groups throughout the DC metro area. DMV Mutual Aid aims to make mutual aid accessible to DC newcomers and those who desire to become more involved in their communities. They provide a diverse set of resources for healthcare, meals, housing, COVID-19, and so much more. To learn more about DMV mutual aid visit their website: https://dmvmutualaid.carrd.co/

is a black women led nonprofit organization that provides meals for the DC and NY protestors from black and POC restaurants and chefs. Believing deeply in black liberation and justice, Fuel the People has distributed meals to over 40,000 protesters in DC and NYC. Fuel the People meals give strength to protestors to continue standing, marching, voicing together the need for social change and racial equality. 🍛To learn how to support Fuel the People visit: https://linktr.ee/fueltheppl
pantry is a black women led nonprofit organization that provides the DC area with free groceries, hot plant based meals, toiletries, school supplies, and more through their weekly “Pull up for Produce” pantry. Free Community Pantry DC believes in solidarity meaning they take it upon themselves to do their part in caring for their community’s human needs. 🍞🍎To learn how to support the Free Community Pantry visit: https://linktr.ee/Kyanitepantry

02/09/2022

✨BHM Spotlight: Joshua Gibson✨

Starting his career in the Negro National League in 1930, the athletic career of ⚾️would have been something for the world to see if he had not been taken away so soon. In his years playing in the Negro Leagues, his stats spoke of his capabilities as one of the greatest. Nearly had 800 home runs throughout his short-lived career. His exclusion from the Major Leagues did not cap the extent of his greatness and success. Throughout his life, being constantly called “the black Babe Ruth” or compared to Jackie Robinson indeed hindered his success and the ability for people to recognize him for who he was, Joshua Gibson. He later became the second player in the Negro Leagues to earn his place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. His achievements in baseball will continue to gradually be recognized. We occasionally focus on the first, but we fail to acknowledge that ultimately being the first, second, or third is still contributing to greater progress. We can't just achieve something once, but time and time again.

02/08/2022

✨BHM Spotlight: Jane Bolin✨

Born in 1908, 👩🏽‍🎓📚 lived her life breaking boundaries. As the daughter of an attorney, her father inspired her to dream big dreams and achieve them. This inspired her to hope to work in this same profession, but also to push the limitations placed on her for being a woman, and more so an African American woman. Jane served on the NYC Domestic Relations Court for 40 years, fighting for children’s rights. She specialized in cases about juvenile delinquency, adoptions, child welfare, and women and children in desperate need of aid.

Jane Bolin is an inspiration to all those who may feel discouraged, especially in a heavily male-dominated profession, and feel afraid to be the first or alone. Imagine if Jane had not persevered, graduated, and paved the way for so many young African Americans? She would not have given you the hope to accomplish just as much, if not more.

01/20/2022

Learn how school leaders can help families in their community receive the through our Webinar!

01/11/2022

Until our freedom to vote is secured, we won’t see progress on the issues that matter most to us — abortion access, gun violence prevention, economic equality, racial justice, climate change.

Congress: , make progress possible.
➡️ deliverforvotingrights.com

01/06/2022

JANUARY 6TH DAY OF REMEMBRANCE AND ACTION: Today marks one year since the violent and deadly attacks at the U.S. Capitol. A broad coalition of more than 130 organizations are holding a D.C. vigil near the U.S. Capitol with more than 350 events planned across the country. To prevent this kind of attack from happening again, advocates are demanding elected leaders pass urgent legislation that will protect the right to vote including the Freedom to Vote Act, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, and DC Statehood.

Reps. Veronica Escobar (D-TX), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Sen. Chris Van Hollen will also provide remarks and offer first-hand accounts of the January 6th attacks.
(via act.tv)

12/15/2021

12/15/2021

📢HAPPENING NOW: 2-3pm ET Tweetstorm and Digital Day of Action for the and .

Join us, Network Lobby, Americans for Tax Fairness, and many more advocates to send a message to Senate Democrats and Senate GOP: it's time to and pass !

👇Tweetstorm toolkit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fPIPgDzmuEm6Y1rKzsbAnUKxJWBE0ki7--poBDkgeV0/edit?usp=sharing

Wednesday December 15 BBB Child Tax Credit & Tax Fairness Digital Day of Action Promo content Call-in line and script Press event on the Hill Sample tweets and graphics CAP CTC Resources State-based op-eds from CTC recipients, placed by CAP Action Recirculating partner resources g*t...

12/02/2021

12/02/2021

The Voices for Human Needs Podcast made it to #1 on our Spotify Wrapped! 🎁
Join advocates from across the country in our first season discussing the top policy issues in !

Add YOUR VOICE to advocate on behalf of passing critical investments in:
🏘 Affordable Housing
🏥 Paid Family and Medical Leave
🦋Immigration Reform
and more!
🎧 Listen here: https://bit.ly/voicespodcast-listen and flex your activism skills today!

11/29/2021

HELENA, Mont. -- Supporters of the Build Back Better Act are touting the benefits it will bring to families in Montana and across the country. A number of provisions in the legislation would directly help families, such as extending the Child Tax Credit. ...

11/23/2021

The overview you have been waiting for:
CHN's latest Human Needs Report!
Read on as we celebrate and the bill, outline FY22 spending bills, & discuss Senate Republicans blocking the Voting Rights Bill – again.
https://www.chn.org/voices/chns-latest-human-needs-report-build-back-better-passes-house-infrastructure-bill-becomes-law/

Read on for the latest on negotiations surrounding the Build Back Better Act, and more.

11/18/2021

Sergio, a cook from Novato, California, saw his work reduced during the pandemic. “This year I haven’t worked liked I used to work before [...] and so the CTC has helped me a lot.” Read more about how to get your advanced CTC.

11/16/2021

Lobbying can seem intimidating for many young people or those unfamiliar with contacting their elected officials. But lobbying can be a powerful advocacy tool that ANYONE can take part in so we can !

📢Join Results Educational Fund fellow and grassroots advocate, Hwa Young Lee + CHN's Director of Public Policy, Richelle Friedman in the newest Voices for Human Needs podcast.
🎧Tune in for actions to take right now, and share with 3 friends: https://www.chn.org/voices/lobby-for-social-and-economic-justice/

Lend your voice, lobby your elected officials, and join us in fighting to Build Back Better!

11/15/2021

TODAY is the FINAL DAY service providers can sign up families for the expanded checks for the first half of 2021.
$1500 per child 6 and over, $1800 per child under 6.
⚠There is still time to sign up if families haven’t already!
Check our this link asap
http://getctc.org/

11/14/2021

🚨Tomorrow is the last day for families to sign up to get the 1st half of the in December.
The GetYourRefund.org tool (also available in Spanish) allows for anyone that isn't able to sign up for the by tomorrow to be notified as soon as GetYourRefund's free tax services resume in Jan. 2022.
You can also search for VITA sites by zip code once sites re-open.
https://www.getyourrefund.org/en

Maximize your refund by filing with our trusted volunteers. Available to you online or in person!

11/13/2021

🚨There are 2 days left to sign up to get the 1st half of the in December.
Today's resource is the ' FAQs on the . Focus groups recently conducted on the CTC showed that many nonfilers found the IRS to be a trusted source to go to for questions on taxes and tax filing.
Many commonly asked questions around the CTC's effect on
✅benefits (A12),
✅income qualifications (A3),
✅public charge (N4),
and much more can be found at this resource👉https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/2021-child-tax-credit-and-advance-child-tax-credit-payments-frequently-asked-questions

Find answers about advance payments of the 2021 Child Tax Credit.

11/12/2021

Say it louder for the people in the back, or make a billboard!!
The Act will make historic investments in jobs, childcare, healthcare, housing, clean energy, education and more. And it's all paid for by making the wealthy and corporations pay their fair share in taxes.

Tell Congress to pass it NOW. Call your Congressperson at 1-888-516-5820 ☎️

11/12/2021

Getting over the finish line will require ALL of us to use our voices as advocates and lobby on behalf of this critical legislation!

Take action with Results Educational Fund fellow, Hwa Young Lee + CHN's own Director of Public Policy, Richelle Friedman, on our next Voices for Human Needs podcast: https://www.chn.org/voices/next-weeks-podcast-lobbying-for-build-back-better/

Stay tuned for next week's podcast demystifying how to lobby for Build Back Better and ways to take action right now!