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LETTER TO THE COMMUNITY
Dear Fellow Hoosiers,
Since the release of the original United Way ALICE Report in 2014, we continue to learn more about the hundreds of thousands of working families in our state that are struggling to make ends meet. Indiana United Ways helps bring attention to these Hoosier households by providing up-to-date, data-driven research about ALICE, shorthand for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed individuals.
In Indiana, we care about ALICE and our hard-working neighbors. ALICE is Melissa in Kendallville, working three shifts per day to make ends meet. ALICE is David in Vincennes, who was laid off during the recession and now works at the local school cafeteria. ALICE gets up each day to go to work, but still faces financial barriers — working jobs that offer no health care, vacation, or paid sick leave. These workers hold jobs that are critical to the success and vitality of our communities, yet they often struggle to afford food, rent, child care, and transportation, and have little left over for saving and investing.
Family-sustaining employment is the foundation of financial stability. Communities with a stable, skilled workforce are more economically competitive and have the potential to attract business and revitalize neighborhoods. Indiana’s United Ways and Funds are working with community, business, and faith-based leaders to mobilize real solutions to help ALICE become financially stable and make our state stronger. As our state continues to consider ways to build a 21st century workforce, we want the ALICE data to serve as a resource.
This updated Report will help you learn more about the households that need our help. We need to understand ALICE families’ impact on the community and how we can better support them. Please join us as we continue to raise awareness and serve ALICE in our communities. Together, we can provide ALICE an opportunity to succeed and reach financial stability in Indiana.
Sincerely,
Ron Turpin, Chair, Board of Directors, Indiana United Ways
SPONSORS
Indiana United Ways is grateful for the support of the following sponsors who are committed to the success of this project and to helping bring the ALICE message and solutions to Indiana:
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