ALICE are people working but still struggling to afford basic needs. In Lawrence County, 42 percent of the population are considered ALICE families. We know that since COVID-19 that number has increased substantially.
ALICE workers are maintainers and frontline workers. They care for the workforce and build and maintain the infrastructure.
In Lawrence County, 80 percent of renters make less than $20,000 annually.
ALICE families are one paycheck away from tragedy.
ALICE families lack savings, and stable, viable employment.