The Michigan Association of United Ways Finds Low Wages, Reduced Work Hours and Depleted Savings among Challenges for Michigan’s Working Families
Livingston County United Way joined the Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) in releasing a study on the condition of Michigan’s working families, which it has dubbed ALICE households—those that are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) released its latest study on the condition of Michigan’s working families, also known as ALICE households—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. The 2021 ALICE Report (link) found 24% of households in Livingston County still struggled to make ends meet in 2019, prior to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Livingston County ALICE numbers show a slight improvement over the 2017 numbers with a slight decrease from 26% to 24%. This trend is encouraging and would mean numbers were on the right path, except this data does not include 2020 and the impacts of Covid.
Livingston County United Way currently works to provide some short- and medium-term solutions for ALICE households, such as offering scholarships to access quality child care, promoting free tax preparation and financial and career mentoring, and eviction diversion.
To learn more about the local work supporting ALICE, contact lwelch@lcunitedway.org.
Livingston County ALICE Report