National Assembly Today
International Leaders Visit to Discuss At-Risk Youth Issues
August 1, 2019Last week, the National Assembly hosted a group from Mexico as part of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) through the U.S. Department of State. The premise of the visit was to discuss effective ways of addressing the needs of underserved and at-risk youth. The National Assembly’s work with youth-serving nonprofits and programs or initiatives […]
I Want to Live There – Message From the CEO
August 1, 2019I have lived in Baltimore City for the past 35 years. I was born in Baltimore. My parents were raised in Baltimore. My children were born in Baltimore. Elijah Cummings was my Congressman for many years (I didn’t move, but the district line did). He is a man of dignity and grace, a dedicated public […]
Proposed SNAP Reform Threatens Community Well-Being
July 31, 2019By Marie Camino Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) announced a proposed rule entitled “Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).” SNAP is a federal program that provides nutrition benefits to families to increase well-being. It is currently the largest food assistance program […]
Sector Leaders Leverage Reframing in Call for Universal Charitable Tax Deduction
July 25, 2019Before the August Congressional recess, we thought it was a good time to share a nicely framed advocacy piece that you might wish to use during district visits with your Members. “Ensuring that Charitable Giving is Accessible to All Americans” asserts that all taxpayers should be eligible for the charitable tax deduction. The July 1, […]
The Citizenship Question and the Future of the 2020 Census
July 23, 2019By Marie Camino The organizations that comprise the human services sector share a common mission: to help everyone reach their full potential and contribute to their communities in meaningful ways. Over 300 programs that help lay the foundation for strong communities rely on accurate census data for funding. An inaccurate census count threatens well-being by […]