New York State United Way ALICE Project: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed

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Since its inception, the United Way ALICE Project has shed light on a hidden population: hardworking households earning more than the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford the basic cost of living. United Way calls this demographic ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The United Way ALICE Project has ignited a grass roots movement that is catching on. United Ways in multiple states are joining forces to change the dialogue about financial hardship. ALICE is more than a demographic; in every state, ALICE is a critical part of the fabric of our economy and our communities.

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