Category: Comprehensive Basic Needs
More than 38% of Northeast Florida residents struggle to make ends meet despite growth in wages
This new ALICE data also shows significant disparities in the rates of financial hardship Jacksonville, Fla. (May 22, 2024) — More than a third…
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RYAM Annual Golf Tournament Raises a Record $91,000 for United Way
Rayonier Advanced Materials (RYAM) and United Way of Northeast Florida announced earlier this month that RYAM raised $91,000—a new event record—for United Way during its…
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United Way commits $10 million to improving Jacksonville housing ecosystem
Jacksonville, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2023) – United Way of Northeast Florida announced yesterday the commitment of $10 million to improve the Jacksonville ecosystem for…
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Supporting Mental Health in Northeast FL: The 988 Crisis Lifeline
By Elizabeth Findley, 988 director, United Way of Northeast Florida United Way of Northeast Florida responds to approximately 30-50 calls daily from individuals…
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Latest ALICE report reveals 39% of Northeast Florida households struggle to make ends meet
Based on 2021 U.S. Census data, these calculations include more than 74,000 Northeast Florida households in poverty as well as more than 176,000 families defined as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).
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