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When working isn't enough to make it work.
ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, is a new way of defining and understanding the struggles of households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level but not enough to afford basic necessities.
For far too many families, the cost of living outpaces what they earn. Yet these workers perform jobs that are critical to the functioning of our local communities – educating our children, keeping us healthy, and making our quality of life possible. When funds run short, these households are forced to make impossible choices, such as deciding between quality child care or paying the rent, filling a prescription, or fixing the car. These short-term decisions have long-term consequences not only for ALICE families but for all of us. The future success of our communities is directly tied to the financial stability of these fragile ALICE households.
37,592
households in Citrus County are either in
poverty or one emergency away
Women United is a forceful philanthropic group that believes in the collective power of women accomplishing more together. By leveraging their resources, Women United members provide scholarships to local high school seniors pursuing higher education after graduation.
Members give $500.00 annually and receive the following perks: Monthly Impact Updates so you can see your contribution in action Women United wine glass Women United t-shirt Annual Women United luncheon or dinner networking and volunteer opportunities.
We want young women to get involved. In an effort to expand our reach and get more women helping make a difference, there is a discounted rate of $250.00 for women ages 18-24.
For more information or to join by phone, call Madelyn Russell
at (352) 795-5483 or by e-mail at madelyn.russell@citrusunitedway.org
The GROW Program is a financial literacy course offered to our clients as well as referring agency clients. The program runs over the span of ten weeks, being held on Tuesday nights from 6:00PM-7:30PM. Each class focuses on a specific topic such as budgeting, credit building, creating a resume... etc. Dinner, childcare and other incentives are provided at no cost to attendees.
For additional information please contact Jenn Sloane at (352) 795-5483 or by e-mail at jenn.sloane@citrusunitedway.org
United Way VITA is a program that provides free and accurate tax preparation services to low- to moderate income taxpayers. The program utilizes certified volunteers called Volunteer Income Tax Assistants (VITA) to complete and file the return with taxpayer consent. These services are provided by appointment only by calling Jenn Sloane at (352) 795-5483.
