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United Way: nearly half of Randolph County households fall into ALICE threshold; 2022 survival budget shows large shortfalls
Summary
United Way of Randolph County presented ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) data showing roughly 49% of local households fall at or below the ALICE threshold and a 2022-based survival budget for a family of four of about $80,000; presenters warned of rising unmet needs and local program cutbacks.
Samantha "Sam" Baker of United Way of Randolph County told commissioners on Nov. 3 that almost half of Randolph County households are at or below the ALICE threshold and many working families struggle to afford basic needs.
"Our number is 49%," Baker said, describing ALICE households as those who "earn too much to qualify for traditional assistance, yet too little to afford basic…
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