John,

Political breakthroughs in Congress don’t happen because of backroom deals or special interest lobbying. They happen because of non-stop activism that demands change.

For 40 years, CHN has been advocating for investments in human needs and our allies on Capitol Hill recognize the difference you’re making. Look at this statement from Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), our ally in Congress fighting for the expanded Child Tax Credit:

“Congratulations to the Coalition on Human Needs on 40 years of service, 40 years of activism. Thank you for all you’re doing. I'm proud of the work we did together on the Child Tax Credit and the Earned Income Tax Credit, work that you made possible because of your activism over many years.”

Just in the last two weeks, we’ve sent more than 20,000 messages to senators and representatives, demanding Congress pass the expanded, monthly Child Tax Credit, which reached 36 million families in 2021―including over 19 million children whose families currently do not receive the full tax credit (and some get nothing at all)―because their incomes are too low.

Passing the expanded CTC again, now, would represent a massive political victory―and a victory for tens of millions of families living paycheck to paycheck.

Senator Brown’s statement from our recent 40th anniversary event is recognition of the critical role you play in advancing our shared human needs agenda. Will you pitch in today to keep fighting for the most vulnerable among us?

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Together, we are showing that people-power can defeat greedy corporate interests and right-wing austerity measures that are meant to maintain an unjust status quo that puts power and money over human needs. Together, we will not stop fighting for shared prosperity and a future that includes all of us.

Check out Deborah’s email below, which includes a statement from our champion in Congress Rep. Barbara Lee. Then chip in today to power the fight ahead!

Thank you for all you do,

Nicolai Haddal
Field and Events Manager, Coalition on Human Needs

-- DEBORAH'S EMAIL --

John,

There are reports out of Washington, DC that Congress is nearing a deal on an end-of-year spending bill that rejects cuts in human needs programs―and possibly includes needed investments in housing, education, children’s mental health, low income heating assistance, affordable high-quality child care, and much more.

In the face of massive right-wing opposition, how did we stop cuts to programs that help working- and low-income families? Activism!

CHN has led a coalition of national allies in sending nearly 200,000 messages to members of Congress, just in the last few weeks, demanding investments in our families and communities.

Our champions in Congress recognize the role that you play in advancing our shared agenda for change. Just look at this statement from Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) at CHN’s 40 anniversary event earlier this year:

“I want to thank every person, every hero who has contributed in some form to the Coalition on Human Needs. Over the past four decades, you have served as invaluable partners in the fight against poverty, systemic racism, food and housing insecurity, voter suppression, and so many other injustices that contribute to inequality.”

Representative Lee is a tireless fighter for those so-often left behind―and we’re proud to fight by her side for justice and equity for all. Chip in today to support CHN’s invaluable work as we fight together for a future that includes all of us, not just the wealthy few.

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Your year-end contribution powers us not just through the current fight for increased funding for children, families, and working people, but also into the new year when a divided government will pose new challenges to our agenda for change.

Together, we’re fighting alongside our champions in Congress to ensure no one is left behind.

Deborah Weinstein
Executive Director, Coalition on Human Needs