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United Way brings ALICE data tools to Lexington to map households above the poverty line but still struggling
Summary
United Way representatives introduced the ALICE research initiative to the Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee on March 18, describing tools that map households that are working but unable to cover basic needs.
United Way of the Bluegrass and United for ALICE representatives briefed the Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee on March 18 about the ALICE research initiative, a data suite aimed at identifying households that are working but still struggle to afford basics such as housing, childcare, transportation and health care.
Timothy Johnson, president and CEO of United Way of the Bluegrass, introduced the effort and said ALICE offers a different lens than the federal poverty measure to inform budgeting, policy and local investments. “ALICE represents a growing number of households who are working but struggling to afford the most basic of needs like housing, childcare, transportation, and healthcare,” Johnson said.
Kieran Garioso, president and CEO of United Way of Northern New Jersey and CEO of United for ALICE, described the…
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