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If you are a member of the media and would like to reach Public Relations or to arrange an interview with one of our United Way experts, please contact Laura Bruno, 973.993.1160, x126 or Christine Aromando, 973.993.1160, x109.

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February 6, 2025
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Get Ready for the 2026 National ALICE Summit

Secure your spot for the National ALICE Summit in Miami, Florida, January 5-7, 2026.

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ADDITIONAL STORIES

April 24, 2025

Economic Mobility Starts with Economic Stability: A Philadelphia Story

A new report by the Philly Fed and United For ALICE, shared at the Economic Mobility Summit, reveals income instability hinders economic mobility for struggling households.

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September 25, 2024

New Research: Half of U.S. Children are Living in Financial Hardship

Official poverty measures undercount the number of children in families that can’t make ends meet, according to new ALICE in Focus: Children data.

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June 27, 2024

Workers in Common Low-Wage Jobs Worse Off Than 10 Years Ago

The latest ALICE Essentials Index update reveals that inflation and stagnant wages have left many low-wage workers even more financially strapped than a decade ago, despite recent wage gains.

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May 22, 2024

Despite Bigger Paychecks, Struggling Households Nationwide Continue to Increase

ALICE data shows that despite rising wages, financial hardship grew in 2022, with 54 million U.S. households living paycheck to paycheck.

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March 22, 2024

United For ALICE Takes on the White House

United For ALICE leaders advocated for nonprofit ALICE workers at a White House roundtable, emphasizing data-driven solutions.

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February 5, 2024

The Drumbeat for ALICE is Strong

ALICE National Summit draws more than 550 attendees to New Orleans.

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January 31, 2024

Unite to Give ALICE Real Choices

The ALICE Economic Viability Dashboard can help drive fruitful new partnerships and targeted solutions.

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June 28, 2023

New Inflation Tracker: Cost of Basics Rising Faster Than CPI

ALICE Essentials Index reveals U.S. retail salespeople lost $26,000 in buying power over 15 years.

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April 26, 2023

Pandemic Impact: 2.5 Million More U.S. Households Financially Insecure

"ALICE in the Crosscurrents" reports that 52.5 million households couldn't afford basics in 2021.

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