MEET ALICE

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By definition, ALICE families and individuals are those who make more than the federal poverty level but less than the ALICE Threshold, which is what is needed to afford the basic necessities of housing, childcare, food, transportation and health care.

We come into contact with ALICE each and every day.  In fact, we probably come in contact with ALICE multiple times each and every day.  ALICE brews up the coffee at the local coffee shop, freshly presses dry cleaning, tends the counter at a convenience store and even cares for the elderly and children.  These hardworking individuals and families live day to day with no extra money to set aside in savings.   ALICE cannot always pay the bills, has little or nothing in savings, and is forced to make tough choices such as deciding between quality childcare or paying the rent.  One unexpected car repair or medical bill can push these financially strapped families over the edge.

The future success of our community is directly tied to the financial stability of our fragile ALICE households.