When families are not making enough money to make ends meet, they have to make tough choices about which basic necessities they prioritize. Those decisions affect not just ALICE but our whole community.
Taken from the 2020 ALICE report for Tennessee, this graph shows demonstrates the huge impact on both ALICE and our community when everyone has sufficient income for their basic needs.
When basic needs are being met, it leads to greater financial stability, leaves more time to spend with loved ones and giving back to the community, and increases overall levels of happiness and life satisfaction.