Dear John,
In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog peeks in on CHN's 40th anniversary and Human Needs Hero gala and reports on longtime CHN Board member Sister Simone Campbell receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom. And we delve into CHN's latest Human Needs Report, detailing the latest on FY23 spending bills, reconciliation talks, gun safety, and more. Please share!
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This week on the blog...
Celebrating with CHN: The Human Needs Hero gala
July 7
The Coalition on Human Needs Thursday night marked its 40th anniversary with a Human Needs Hero gala that recognized decades of victories, clambering back from defeats, amazing organizing accomplishments, and more than a few heroes of the progressive movement. READ MORE »
Longtime CHN Board member Sister Simone Campbell awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
July 7
President Biden this week awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom – the nation’s highest civilian honor -- to longtime CHN Board Member Sister Simone Campbell. Sr. Simone led NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, a CHN member group, from 2004 to 2021. She announced her retirement last year, and stepped down from her service on CHN’s Board of Directors. In 2013, CHN honored NETWORK with its annual Human Needs Hero award for its advocacy on behalf of immigrants. READ MORE »
CHN's latest Human Needs Report: FY23 spending bills, reconciliation update, gun safety, and more
July 5
CHN just released another edition of the Human Needs Report. Read on for the latest on FY23 spending, efforts to pass a reconciliation package, a critical child nutrition law, and more. READ MORE »
A special thanks to those who joined us for CHN's 40th anniversary and helped celebrate our July 7th Human Needs Hero event! A festive time was had by all!
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