The Trump Administration recently proposed stripping SNAP benefits from 3.1 million individuals. This would further exacerbate the country’s racial wealth gap and seriously harm people of color—continuing a ruthless tradition of preventing people of color from achieving economic mobility. 

Joe Onek reflects on his long history with CLASP as a staff attorney, executive director, board member, and board chair.

Alan Houseman reflects on 32 years as CLASP's executive director.

Last week, CLASP joined Cities United in Hampton, Virginia, during the remembrance of the 400-year anniversary of the first Africans being forcibly brought to this country and enslaved.

Kisha Bird gave remarks at the 6th Annual Cities United Convening in Hampton, VA. 

On August 1, 2019, the U.S. Senate passed a two-year budget bill, already approved by the House, for fiscal years  2020 and 2021. While this year’s bill did not include a specific funding commitment for child care, it paves the way to maintain and build on…

The America's College Promise Act would eliminate significant barriers to low-income, first-time students or students and workers who wish to improve their lives.

Although the Trump Administration failed to cut SNAP through the 2018 Farm Bill, officials are now attempting to circumvent Congress and cut SNAP through regulatory changes.

New federal legislation would acknowledge those who’ve been targeted by marijuana criminalization and ensure that low-income communities and communities of color can participate in this booming industry.

With President Trump's threat of immigration raids looming, here's what child and youth advocates and service providers can do to fight back and prepare.