Meeting Basic Human Needs

Meeting Basic Human Needs

Support programs and policies to prevent or reduce poverty and to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families.

Income Assistance. Support income assistance programs, based on need, that provide decent, adequate standards for food, clothing, and shelter.

Support Services. Provide essential support services.

Housing. Support policies to provide a decent home and a suitable living environment for every American family.

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Event Date: 
03/16/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Lippitt House Museum

What does it take to build a caring future? As federal policies evolve, access to basic needs is increasingly critical.

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Event Date: 
03/09/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Lippitt House Museum

How are federal policy changes affecting immigrants and communities in Rhode Island?

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LWVTN supports Summer EBT funds for Tennessee's children
Holiday Donation Needed

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Help spread some holiday cheer with donations for holiday stockings to go to home bound Meals-On-Wheels recipients.

Thanksgive Dinner and Free Thanksgiving Turkeys

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On Saturday, November 22 from 2 PM - 4 PM Asbury Chuch will be distributing full turkey  meals with all of the trimmings.   On Wednesday, November 26 from 2 PM - 6PM they will be serving Thanksgiving dinner.  You can make a donation to

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4/29/2025
The League of Women Voters of the United States joined a sign-on letter urging Congress to oppose cuts to Medicaid to help prevent medical debt.

April 29, 2025

Dear Members of Congress:

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The League of Women Voters of Roselle/Bloomingdale Area supports a comprehensive and coordinated system of mental health services as part of a broader system meeting the health needs of DuPage County residents.
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Event Date: 
11/24/2024 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Millhopper Branch Library

Please join us for a presentation on Medicare with Dr. Ed Weisbart, M.D., National Board Secretary of Physicians for a National Health Program. This event will be available in-person and via Zoom. In-person attendees will have access to several counselors and staff of local SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) to help answer participants’ questions.

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Event Date: 
11/21/2024 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Host's Home

Poverty, by America

Author: Mathew Desmond

 

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