Coalition on Human Needs

2026 Human Needs Hero Fundraiser & Reception

The Coalition on Human Needs (CHN) is once again hosting its annual Human Needs Hero fundraiser and celebration. This special event celebrates champions in the fight for economic and social justice, and this year CHN’s Board has voted with warm enthusiasm to honor our very own Deborah Weinstein as our Human Needs Hero as she steps down after more than two decades of leadership at CHN!


CHN Human Needs Hero Celebration

Thursday, July 16th 

5:30-8:00 p.m. 

AFL-CIO Solidarity Room 

815 16th St. NW, Washington, DC 


We invite you to join us for a joyful night honoring Debbie’s legacy, and to support our crucial work ahead with a donation or sponsorship.


Your support of this special event through an individual or organizational sponsorship are tremendously meaningful, and allow the Coalition on Human Needs to continue the important advocacy work that Debbie and her team have built and championed over decades. Sponsorship packages include tickets to the Human Needs Hero celebration, advertisement space in the printed program, and recognition at the event. Those outside of the DC area who wish to honor Debbie from afar are also invited to make a gift. place an advertisement in the printed program, or sponsor this special annual event.


If you have any questions, or if you would like to become a sponsor but are not able to make your payment right now, please contact Melissa Strobel at mstrobel@chn.org.

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