The pandemic unleashed competing economic forces that transformed our world. How did ALICE fare financially? #UnitedForALICE launches its new Report for Michigan, “ALICE in the Crosscurrents,” about the impact of these forces on struggling households. Bit.ly/3osjEcX

'I want people to understand that people who are struggling don't have a face or a skin tone. It doesn't matter how many degrees you have.'

'Anyone can be ALICE.'

Kyra O'Quinn of Detroit shares her story on behalf of ALICE households. #UnitedforALICE #ALICE2023

'All businesses should be concerned about the ALICE community. I know ALICE and so do you.' -Carolyn Bloodworth with our partner Consumers Energy #UnitedforALICE #ALICE2023

The #ALICEReport2023 is invaluable for building better policy and programs to support Michigan families. Thank you Kim Trent for being such a strong advocate for the ALICE Report in your work at Michigan Dept. of Labor and Economic Opportunity. #UnitedforALICE

We're in Lansing today with MI United Ways and other local chapters announcing the release of our latest #ALICE Report, which shows that during the pandemic, 39% of Michigan households struggled to make ends meet. #ALICE 2023 #UnitedforALICE

We're live now -- join us for the release of the 2023 ALICE Report: fb.watch/k8SGOWYTJk/ via facebookwatch

Join us live at 9am for the release of the 2023 ALICE Report -- we'll be joined by state government and business leaders, as well two women sharing their ALICE story: fb.me/e/2NGf78lfi

Today we are thrilled to announce the hiring of a new President and CEO to lead the Michigan Association of United Ways. Join us in congratulating Hassan Hammoud, who will assume the role on March 13th, 2023.

Read the full press release here: bit.ly/3lTWuLe

If you or someone you love is in need of support, please visit mi211.org/msu-mental-hea… or call 2-1-1.

Key takeaways from #ALICEinFocus : #Veterans — Review the new data for MI & share findings across our networks, and explore how #veteran supports may be applied to other ALICE groups. Let’s build a better future for our vets — and for all. Bit.ly/3Mh17YW #ALICEVeterans

(2/2) Are you a #veteran ? Is there a support that has helped you maintain financial stability? #veteran s #ALICEinFocus #ALICEVeterans #UnitedForALICE #military #VeteranEmployment #MilitaryWorkforce

(1/2) While 1 in 4 #veterans in MI were struggling financially in 2019, there is more to the story. Overall, vets fared better than nonvets — more likely to be employed full time, own a home & have stronger health coverage/benefits. Bit.ly/3Mh17YW #ALICEVeterans

#Caregivers can be crucial for #veterans w/disabilities, many of whom struggle to make ends meet. In ‘19, 32% of vets w/disabilities in MI couldn’t afford basics, compared to 23% w/o disabilities. Bit.ly/3Mh17YW #CaregivingHappens #NFCMonth #ALICEinFocus #ALICEVeterans

Did you know? In 2019, 61% of Michigan #veterans over 25 had a high school diploma only – and of these veterans, 30% were living paycheck to paycheck. Read more: Bit.ly/3Mh17YW #ALICEinFocus #UnitedForALICE #ALICEVeterans

Consistent w/ALICE data, racial & ethnic gaps persist among #veterans . Black (36%) & American Indian/Native Alaskan (41%) MI veterans were living in financial hardship in 2019, compared to 25% White. Bit.ly/3Mh17YW #ALICEinFocus #ALICEVeterans #equity #racialequity

On #Veterans Day , #UnitedForALICE launches the #ALICEinFocus : #Veterans Research Brief for Michigan. Despite their sacrifice, financial hardship hit 26% of 132,000 total veterans in 2019. Visit Bit.ly/3Mh17YW to learn more. #ALICEVeterans #military #veteran

Fun morning at FOX 47 News with Bob Hoffman & Deb Hart #MorningBlend sharing info on Consumers Energy Foundation grant for FoodBankCouncilMI MI United Ways #food #basicneeds

Guess where #MIUnitedWays are represented today? A team from United Way SEM, United Way of South Central Michigan & United Way of Genesee County meet today w/ President Biden's staff to share how our partnerships are making sure federal #COVID programs meet the needs of #ALICE & build strong, equitable communities.

Did you know? Having a disability impacts financial status more than many other variables analyzed by #UnitedForALICE ’s research, including gender & race/ethnicity. Explore financial hardship among #PeopleWithDisabilities in MI: Bit.ly/3nrmf2Z #PwD #DisCo #ALICEinFocus

On #ADA32 , we present the #ALICEinFocus : #PeopleWithDisabilities research brief for MI. The number of #PwD statewide who couldn’t afford basics pre-pandemic is ↑ than the FPL indicates — 48% compared to 19% of 1.3M total. Visit Bit.ly/3nrmf2Z #DisCo #UnitedForALICE