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The Coalition on Human Needs is an alliance of national organizations working together to promote
public policies that address the needs of low-income and other
vulnerable people.
Thank you to everyone who supported CHN by donating to and attending our 2010 Human Needs Hero Event on July 28. See the program and photos from the event>>
Webinar: Deficit Fever
Economist John Irons will explain what is infecting Washington, what is ailing the nation, and what the difference is between the two. Listen to the recording >>
Get the handouts >>
On June 30, over 100 major organizations called on the Fiscal Commission to consider the impact of its proposals on low-income Americans. Read the letter >>
Debbie Weinstein's testimony and the press release>>
New Report: The Recession Generation --
Preventing Long-term Damage from Child Poverty and Young Adult Joblessness
Read the full report and the press release >>
The need for a jobs creation agenda is urgent. Unemployment rates are dangerously high. Find job creation principles and policy recommendations from CHN and member organizations here >>
Over 1,100 organizations sent Congress a letter in support of the refundable tax credits that help low-income families withstand the recession and avoid poverty. Read the letter here >>
The Census Bureau released first surveys showing some of the impact of the recession on poverty, income and the number of uninsured. See how you can use this data for your advocacy efforts.
Find Data Sets, Advocacy Tools & More here >>
Learn more about poverty in the U.S. and
efforts to end it >>
Human Needs Report - August 11, 2010
Previous Human Needs Reports
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