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.”
Fund Care, not ICE – Saying NO to Abuse of Power
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War and Poverty: How Wars Abroad Fuel Inequity at Home
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
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
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.
Letter from over 500 Organizations in Support of Increased Allocation for the FY27 Labor-HHS-Education Bill
526 organizations urge Congress to reject FY 2027 cuts and strengthen Labor-HHS-Education funding to protect essential public services nationwide.
Trump’s Shady $1.77 Billion Fund for Allies, January 6’ers Demands Oversight
Public Citizen demands transparency after Trump proposed a $1.77 billion fund benefiting January 6 allies and supporters.
Christopher Kang to Be Next Executive Director of the Coalition on Human Needs
The Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) has selected advocate, community leader, and former White House lawyer Christopher Kang as its next executive director. Kang, who will be the first person of color to lead the coalition, joins CHN as it prepares to celebrate its 45th anniversary this year.
Not a Penny More for ICE, Wars, or Billionaires—Fund Communities Instead
Immigrant families want what all families want: safety, health, and opportunities. The federal budget puts these at risk for our families—and yours, too.
Preserving Parental Rights in the Face of Deportation: What to Know About the New Detained Parent Directive
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
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
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
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.