These community members earn incomes above the poverty line but still struggle as being Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed (ALICE).
See the report and breakdownson 2023, 43% of Collier County households were below the ALICE Threshold (up from 36% in 2021).
In 2023, 45% of Monroe County households were below the ALICE Threshold (up from 43% in 2021).
In 2023, 47% of Florida households were below the ALICE Threshold – which included 1,129,685 households that were in poverty (13%) and 3,033,439 ALICE households (34%).
United Way of Collier and the Keys is dedicated to supporting our ALICE population. If you live in Collier or Monroe County and need assistance, explore the resources available to you.
When you need non-emergency help (housing, utilities, food, employment, etc.), call 2-1-1 to reach a trained specialist who can assist you.
211Looking for help? Our Community Resource Guide connects you to local support for childcare, food, rent and utilities, healthcare, and more.
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