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    Advocating for policy that improves people's lives

  • What We Do

    We're dedicated to improving people's lives by advocating policy that ends poverty and need.

    We Work To End Poverty & Hunger

    Helping those of us in the greatest need live with dignity

    The Interreligious Working Group on Domestic Human Needs (DHN) is one of the oldest working groups within the Washington Interreligious Staff Community (WISC). Representing a wide variety of religious organizations and faith traditions, we might not agree on everything, but ending the poverty and hunger facing millions of Americans is a priority we all share.

     

    We advance federal policies that will help eliminate the root causes of poverty and enable individuals to live with dignity, ensuring secure future for themselves and their families.

  • Who We Are

    We're on a mission to connect your cause to the people who care the most.

    Coalition Members

    Members of our advocacy family

    American Baptist Churches USA
    American Friends Service Committee
    Bread for the World
    Call to Renewal
    Ecumenical Poverty Initiative
    The Episcopal Church
    Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

    Faith & Credit Roundtable

    Friends Committee on National Legislation

    Interfaith Worker Justice
    Islamic Relief USA
    Islamic Society of North America

    Jewish Council for Public Affairs

    Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns
    MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger

    McAuley Institute
    Mennonite Central Committee
    National Advocacy Center of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd

    National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA
    NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice
    Poligon Education Fund

    Christian Reformed Church Office of Social Justice 

    Presbyterian Church, (USA) Office of Public Witness

    Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism
    Sojourners

    Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations

    United Church of Christ, Justice & Witness Ministries
    United Methodist Church, General Board of Church & Society

  • Resources

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    DHN Coalition Background Sheet

    The Interreligious Working Group on Domestic Human Needs (DHN) seeks to promote policies that eliminate the
    root causes of poverty and provide support for those currently experiencing poverty.

    Racial Equity Fact Sheet (2023)

    A resource produced by the DHN Racial Justice Subcommittee defining definitions of equity, racism, and more in the intersection of legislation.

    Faith Reflection on the Federal Budget (2019)

    We view the budget as a moral document, outlining the values and priorities of this country. The federal budget should be a budget that fosters hope, opportunity, and a place at the table for all, especially those experiencing hardship and oppression.

    Faith Principles for the Farm Bill (2018)

    Our nation’s food and farm policies as embodied in the Farm Bill impact people and communities from rural America to developing countries. The Farm Bill’s resources must be effectively targeted where need is greatest.

    Faithful Budget (2017)

    A Faithful Budget promotes a compassionate and comprehensive vision for the future. As communities of faith, we call on our elected leaders to craft a federal budget that fulfills our shared duty to each other in all segments of society.

  • WEBINARS

    WEBINAR ON PROPOSED RULE CHANGES AND REGULATIONS

    Hear in-depth analyses from experts on the Office of Management and Budget proposed inquiry on changing the
    Poverty Line and the Department of Housing and Urban Development proposed rule on eliminating access to public
    housing for "mixed status" immigrant families.

  • Connect With Us

    The Domestic Human Needs Coalition is a working group of the greater Washington Interfaith Staff Community. Visit www.washingtoninterfaith.org to learn more.

    For general questions about the DHN working group, please contact:

    Email

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