The ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population represents nearly 500,000 low- and moderate-income households in our region who are earning above the Federal Poverty Line ($26,500 annually for a family of four) but still cannot afford basic necessities. This translates to an estimated 1.3 million adults and children living in the region who cannot meet the daily cost of living for the county/state in which they live.
United Way NCA’s ALICE Lives Here initiative aims to reduce disparities in the areas of health, education and economic opportunity and improve outcomes for individuals and families in the National Capital Area.
ALICE is a United Way acronym that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, representing a large portion of community members who are working but struggling to make ends meet.
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households earn above the Federal Poverty Level, yet they are not eligible for assistance and can’t afford the basic household necessities, including housing, child care, food, transportation, and health care.
Nearly 500,000 households in our region are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
United Way NCA’s focus on health, education and economic opportunity creates equitable access to critical resources for all community members. Learn more about our programmatic work here.