The Coalition on Human Needs: an alliance of national organizations working together to promote public policies which address the needs of low-income and other vulnerable people.
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Fund Care, not ICE – Saying NO to Abuse of Power
May 26, 2026
People are sending a message: “Don’t fund the lawless actions of ICE; instead invest in health care, child care, nutrition, and all the other basic needs.”
War and Poverty: How Wars Abroad Fuel Inequity at Home
May 22, 2026
Blog post from CLASP, a member of CHN.
With no end to the Hormuz blockade in sight, we are faced with a clear picture of the future: everyday items will be more expensive.
CHN Opposes Reconciliation Bill Funding ICE, Attacks on Basic Needs
May 22, 2026
Letter to Congress
Congress has the opportunity — and the obligation — to prioritize investments that fortify the health, stability, and economic security of families and communities, rather than committing tens of billions of dollars to an ever-expanding detention and enforcement apparatus that imperils the very people we are called to serve.
Stop Funding Violence: Human Needs Advocates Tell Congress to Halt DHS Expansion
May 22, 2026
A broad coalition of labor unions, child welfare advocates, faith groups, anti-violence organizations, and human needs organizations are calling on Congress to reject additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security and immigration enforcement.
