Race and Ethnicity are Essential Health Data
Amelia Kermis & Meeta Anand,
October 23, 2026
Blog post by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, a member of CHN
The annual ACS can provide an idea of a community’s residents. It cannot replace the complete census count because it’s a sample of residents that is used to estimate the larger population, and it’s calibrated to the census.
Portions and Prejudice: How Unequal Access and HR 1 Cuts Fracture Food Aid
Gina Azito Thompson,
October 22, 2026
Blog post from the Southern Poverty Law Center, a member of CHN
SNAP is a critical lifeline to stable food access for millions of people and families across the country. Policymakers should be focused on helping people access food amid the soaring costs of the basics.
Stopping Attacks on Human Needs Funding and Local Communities
Meredith Dodson,
October 22, 2026
Resources and information on the Trump Administration's ongoing attacks on human needs funding and the federal grantmaking process, and the resulting impacts on nonprofits and communities nationwide.
Creating a Human Needs Oversight Agenda
Christopher Kang,
October 14, 2026
Oversight is one of the most important Congressional responsibilities—and overlooked advocacy tools.
With Survivors, Always: Resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence,
October 9, 2026
Domestic Violence Awareness Month resources by the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) - a member of CHN
The "With Survivors, Always" campaign urges a shift from awareness to action during Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026, offering tools and resources to help communities support survivors and advocate for their safety and access to services.
