Put Human Needs First, Not Attacks on Our Immigrant Neighbors and Wasteful Pentagon Spending
April 3, 2026
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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Preserving Parental Rights in the Face of Deportation: What to Know About the New Detained Parent Directive
May 11, 2026
Blog post from CLASP, a member of CHN
As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities continue to impact communities and more children face the loss of a parent to deportation, it’s important to remember that policymakers across party lines have taken steps in the past to mitigate the harm of immigration enforcement on children. There has been an…
Despite Being Flush in Cash, DHS Wants $70 Billion More in Tax Payer Dollars
May 8, 2026
Blog post from NILC, a member of CHN
At a moment when families across the country are struggling to afford housing, food, and health care, Congress appears poised to move in the wrong direction – again. Across the country, the American people are demanding that Congress hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) accountable for…
Why Continuums of Care and the Aging Network Must Work Together
May 5, 2026
By the National Alliance to End Homelessness
Older adults (age 55+) are one of the fastest-growing groups experiencing homelessness, often due to rising housing costs, fixed incomes, and health concerns.
The Coalition on Human Needs Joins Anti-Hunger Organizations in Opposing House Farm Bill
May 1, 2026
Statement by CHN
The Coalition on Human Needs joins leading anti-hunger organizations in decrying the House passage of a farm bill that rejects urgently needed fixes to SNAP.
