Dear John,

In case you missed it... this week the Voices for Human Needs blog examined the issue of worker safety in this era of coronavirus pandemic. And we looked at the myriad challenges people who are homeless face in trying to stay healthy. Finally, we urged our readers to speak out against a Trump Administration proposal that would redefine poverty -- potentially excluding millions from needed services such as nutrition assistance and health care. Please share!

This week on the blog...

Coronavirus and front-line workers: 'If they are required to work, they must be kept safe'
April 8
If you examine the difference between the current crisis and previous crises our nation has faced – such as the Great Recession of 2008 – one thing that stands out the most is fear for our personal safety. Not just the fear of personally contracting the virus – although there is certainly that – but also deep-rooted fears that loved ones might get sick because they are not properly protected at work. READ MORE »

Coronavirus and homelessness: A ticking time bomb
April 7
Robbie is a homeless man living in Polk County, Florida. He has faced serious physical and mental health challenges and now, in the wake of coronavirus, he feels misunderstood and underrepresented. He notes, “[the government has] already failed us, I believe they should look out for us while this pandemic is going on. It's a nightmare on top of a nightmare and we feel left out.” How do you self-isolate if you don’t have a home? READ MORE »

Now more than ever: We can't count fewer people in poverty!
April 6
Right now, the Trump administration is trying to change the way poverty is measured so fewer people are counted. They're asking for public comment on their proposal to change the way poverty is measured by April 14. Changing the way poverty is defined under these circumstances is a bad idea: The poverty measure allows for research to show the extent of poverty and leads to standards used to determine who gets benefits like food assistance, housing vouchers, health benefits, and more. READ MORE »

Did you miss CHN's April 3 webinar, "Congress and COVID-19: What passed and what comes next?" If so, click here for a captioned recording of the webinar and to download slides. Please feel free to share!

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