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.
The Case for Restoring Household Food Security Data
Sakeenah Shabazz,
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.
States Can Bring Down Unaffordable Utility Bills
National Consumer Law Center,
October 7, 2026
Press release by the National Consumer Law Center, a member of CHN
The National Consumer Law Center outlines state policy solutions to lower utility bills, protect low-income households from disconnection, and ensure data centers pay their fair share of energy costs.
