Financial Hardship in Northeast Florida

A staggering 39.6% of households in Northeast Florida face financial hardship, according to the latest ALICE report from United Way of Northeast Florida and its research partner United For ALICE. This population includes households living in poverty and those known as ALICE.

ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These individuals earn above the Federal Poverty Level but still struggle to cover essential expenses. ALICE families are typically those working one or more low-wage jobs with little or no savings and are often overlooked and undercounted by traditional poverty measures.

Our Mission and ALICE

At United Way of Northeast Florida, we work to create a community of opportunity where everyone has hope and can reach their full potential. The ALICE Report publishes annually each spring to shed light on financial hardship and inspire people to join us in solving the daily challenges these families face.

We use ALICE data to better understand the population of those struggling to make ends meet in our community and make decisions on needed programs, initiatives, resources and partnerships.