Dear John,
In case you missed it...this week the Voices for Human Needs blog shares a poignant, first-person account of why we can't let Congress cut funds for housing assistance. And we welcome the formation of the Congressional Dads Congress to fight for issues such as an expanded Child Tax Credit, paid national family and medical leave, and more affordable child care. Please share!
.png)
This week on the blog...
Don't let politicians cut housing aid
February 2
We all need physical safety before we can do anything else. Without a roof over our heads, that sense of security is impossible. And with two small children in tow, things get scary. And after fleeing a dangerous domestic situation with my baby and 9-year-old son, with no home but the small moving truck I had rented to escape, I still felt unsafe and terrified. I left economic security and a beautiful Victorian home overlooking a lush green park in Savannah, Georgia and drove to Jacksonville, Florida — where I discovered the only affordable options for housing for us were uninhabitable apartments. READ MORE »
Hi, Dads -- and welcome to the fray!
February 3
A brand new caucus has emerged in the U.S. House of Representatives. Its arrival is good news, if perhaps a bit overdue. Last week, members announced the launch of the Congressional Dads Caucus, which will focus on pro-family issues such as an expanded Child Tax Credit, national paid family and medical leave, and more funding for child care and health care. READ MORE »
Coalition on Human Needs
www.chn.org
Connect with us!
