John,

More than 33 million have lost their jobs.

Close to one-quarter of Americans reported in April they didn't have enough money to buy a full month of food.

With stores closed, schools shuttered, and orders to shelter in place in effect in many states and communities, the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our society.

The pandemic is hurting our health, our jobs, our ability to support ourselves and our family. The economic and health crisis we find ourselves in today underscores the critical need to invest in protections for people and families.

Hearing directly from people like you is an essential way to communicate the urgent need to lawmakers. Your story deserves to be heard!

Tell CHN: How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected you and your loved ones?

Have you or someone in your family been laid off or furloughed? Have you been able to receive jobless benefits, SNAP, the federal stimulus payments, or emergency food from your local food shelf? Have you been able to obtain medical care for COVID-19 or other health conditions or been hit with “surprise medical bills”?

Share your story: Tell CHN how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting you and your family.

Has it been challenging to apply for aid? Have you had problems paying your rent, mortgage, or utility bills? Have you been running out of food without the money to buy more? Are you caring for children, parents or other relatives with disabilities at home?

Are you working from home or at a workplace? Have you been provided the protective equipment you need to stay safe?

Together, let’s let the power of our personal stories fight for effective policies to lift up struggling families, the poor, and vulnerable people throughout our country.

Thank you for your support,

Deborah Weinstein
Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs