ALICE represents the growing number of families that are living above the Federal Poverty Level but are still unable to afford basic necessities on their income alone.
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed, and represents the growing number of families that are living above the Federal Poverty Level and are unable to afford basic necessities on their income alone.
United For ALICE has released the latest findings across Tennessee and the nation. The data below focuses on our five-county footprint.
Households that live below the ALICE threshold.
Necessary for a family of four with two adults.
UWGK households average living below the ALICE threshold.
The latest ALICE data reveal that financial hardship remains a reality for many working households across Tennessee. While these families are employed and contributing to their communities, 41% of Tennessee households live below the ALICE threshold and struggle to afford basic necessities.
The latest ALICE data reveals that financial hardship remains a reality for many households across Tennessee. While these families are employed and contributing to their communities, 41% of Tenneseans live below the ALICE threshold and struggle to afford the basics.
In our region, the East Tennessee Collaborative (ETC) helps families build a path forward. Through coordinated services, education, workforce development, and family-centered support, ETC partners are helping families reach their goals.
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