Early this morning, Congress ended a brief government shutdown and voted to finally support a budget deal. This means there is now a firm schedule for finishing work on federal spending. The two-year budget agreement increases caps on overall non-defense […]
Category: Advocacy
How Community Health Centers Helped Britney Regain Housing—and Why Congress Needs to Act Now
This guest post is written by Regina Reed, Policy Organizer at the National Health Care for the Homeless Council. Britney has an infectious smile, and you can feel the hope that’s bubbling inside her. Even when she and her four-year-old […]
What Do the Recent Tax Cuts Mean for Your Donation?
The tax cuts that went into effect this month have nonprofits and donors alike scrambling to learn more about how they might affect charitable giving. While these changes to the tax code could have a lasting impact on many charities, […]
Final Push on Appropriations
After many delays and false starts, Congress is entering the final stage in its work to enact government spending levels for Fiscal Year 2018. This will be the climax of an amazing effort by advocates all over the country, to […]
Homeless Person’s Memorial Day is a Call to Action
On the longest night of the year, we remember friends, family members, and neighbors who passed away this year without a home. We remember their smiles and their stories. We recognize their pain and isolation. We remember the fear, discomfort, […]