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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Stopping Attacks on Human Needs Funding and Local Communities
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
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
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.
The Case for Restoring Household Food Security Data
October 8, 2026
Blog post by Bread for the World, a member of CHN
The USDA’s discontinuation of its annual Household Food Security Report leaves a critical gap in understanding hunger in America, but advocates are pushing Congress and the USDA to restore this essential data collection and reporting.
