Posts Tagged ‘alice’
Latest ALICE Report Shows Families Still Facing Hardship
For thousands of families in our six-county region, it’s not one big emergency causing sleepless nights. It’s the grocery bill. The rent increase.The child care payment that keeps getting harder to manage. New data from United For ALICE, released today in partnership with United Way of South Central Michigan, shows just how many households are…
Read More211: More Than A Number
Today, February 11 (2-11), we celebrate National 211 Day – an annual observance celebrating the three-digit number that helps millions of people in the U.S. and Canada – including those in South Central Michigan. 211 is a free, vital resource for residents who need assistance with disaster, food, health care, mental health, insurance, stable housing,…
Read MoreAnnual Survey: Kalamazoo County Homelessness Rising
PIT Count Sees Highest Total Since 2011; Collective Effort Needed to Find Solutions, Says CoC An annual one-night survey of homelessness in Kalamazoo County found 127 more people without a place to call home compared to last year’s count, reaching the highest number overall since 2011. The Kalamazoo County Continuum of Care’s annual Point-In-Time (PIT)…
Read MoreHousing Kalamazoo: Collaboration for Housing Equity
Save the date: Join us September 11 from 12pm-5pm at the Fetzer Center (2251 Business Ct, Kalamazoo, MI 49008) for the Kalamazoo Continuum of Care housing forum, “Housing Kalamazoo: Collaboration for Housing Equity.” To sign up for a tabling opportunity, please visit https://forms.office.com/r/EnmbFAff0h. We are also seeking submissions from people working across the region in all roles in…
Read MoreThe State of ALICE in UWSCMI: 2025 Report
The Michigan Association of United Ways (MAUW) today released the latest data on the state’s ALICE population—Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained and Employed individuals who struggle to meet their financial needs. The report, which covers 2023 data, found 14% of Michigan households fall below the Federal Poverty Level, while another 27% of households live above poverty but don’t…
Read MoreNew Mobile Office to Bring Free Tax Preparation To Eligible Households in Lansing, Capital Area
A new, rolling tax preparation office will make it a little easier for eligible households in Lansing and beyond to get their tax returns done this year. United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) announced the RV-size Free Tax Prep Mobile today. A feature of UWSCMI’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, the Free Tax…
Read MoreUnited Way Kicks Off 2024 Campaign
As United Way of South Central Michigan (UWSCMI) kicks off its annual fundraising campaign, it’s not doing so alone. Local partner organizations are adding their voices to UWSCMI’s “We Show Up” campaign, highlighting how the relationship benefits their work and the community as a whole. “What does it take to tackle the toughest issues in…
Read MoreVITA: Tax Services With Purpose
Thousands of households in our region received more than $7 million in tax refunds and saved thousands in preparation fees through United Way of South Central Michigan’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this past year. VITA is a volunteer-focused tax service dedicated to making a meaningful impact on individuals and families with limited incomes…
Read MoreWorkers in Common Low-Wage Jobs Worse Off Than 10 Years Ago
Some low-wage workers are financially worse off today than a decade ago despite recent wage gains, according to a new report from United Way of South Central Michigan and its research partner United For ALICE. Recent wage increases for low-wage jobs have been no match for the surging cost of essentials and a decade of…
Read MoreALICE Report: Financial Hardship Rises
Today the Michigan Association of United Ways, in collaboration with United For ALICE, Consumers Energy Foundation and local United Ways statewide, released an updated report on financial hardship among Michigan households. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed – individuals earning above the Federal Poverty Level yet struggling to afford basic expenses. The latest…
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