2025 Update on Financial Hardship
ALICE® is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county. Households below the ALICE Threshold — ALICE households plus those in poverty — can’t afford the basics in the communities where they live.
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About ALICE
ALICE is a national, data-driven research initiative that reveals a hidden crisis in our communities. Traditional poverty measures don’t capture the full extent of financial hardship in our communities. Connecticut United Ways are committed to shedding light on this issue and unlocking solutions to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Connecticut has experienced many ups and downs over the last few years. But one alarming trend remains steady: the growing number of ALICE families in every corner of our state.
ALICE is us, our friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members. We lean on ALICE for support, yet many ALICE households are one emergency away from a financial crisis impacting their ability to feed their families, heat their homes, maintain their houses and ensure their medical care. For a growing number of U.S. households, financial stability is nothing more than a pipe dream, no matter how hard their members work.