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.
Learn More About Us
Stopping Attacks on Human Needs Funding and Local Communities
June 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.
What the Public Really Thinks About Basic Needs Programs
June 18, 2026
A large majority of Americans — across party, age, geography, and income — view basic needs programs favorably and want them funded at higher levels despite attacks.
This is Exactly What We Were Trained For
June 15, 2026
Editor’s note: This post was originally published on June 11, 2026, and written by Tiffany Tagbo. Tiffany Tagbo is a dedicated mother of two and a passionate advocate from Midwest City, Oklahoma. As a Raise Your Voice to End Poverty (RESULTS) expert and fellow, she brings lived experience to the…
CHN Urges House to Reject H.R. 8464, the “Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act”
June 10, 2026
CHN sent this letter to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives on June 10, 2026, urging lawmakers to reject H.R. 8464 and protect funding for essential human needs programs.
