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alice in central florida
We Stand With ALICE
Who is ALICE?
You know ALICE. You see ALICE every day. They are the childcare worker at your daycare, the cashier at your supermarket, aging parents on Social Security, your child’s teacher, waiters and waitresses, office clerks, and others. They are essential, yet they struggle to survive. ALICE is Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
ALICE is hardworking, yet one emergency from financial ruin. They live in continuous fear of an unexpected bill that may extend them beyond their already tight budgets.
ALICE is more prevalent than you might think. In fact, 47% of households in Central Florida — including ALICE households — are struggling to make ends meet.
Together, when we LIVE UNITED, we can change that.
Take a Walk in ALICE’s Shoes
Wonder what it’s like to be ALICE? Take a walk in ALICE’s shoes and discover the difficult decisions an ALICE household makes every day when living paycheck to paycheck.
Get the Data
To better understand who ALICE is and the issues affecting them, Heart of Florida United Way partners with United for ALICE to produce county reports based on local research about these households. Equipped with quantifiable data that provides insight into the challenges facing ALICE, our community can better able to respond to the needs of ALICE.
ALICE REPORT
ALICE in
Central Florida
The number of Central Florida households unable to afford basic needs increased between 2019 and 2021, reflecting a total of 386,077 households throughout Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties.
Delve into the comprehensive ALICE Reports that reveal the real-world struggles, the economic realities, and the specific needs of the ALICE population in our region. These reports provide a deeper understanding of the critical issues they face, shaping Heart of Florida United Way’s targeted efforts to bring about lasting change.
ORANGE COUNTY
Population
1,422,746
Number of Households
512,496
Median Household Income
(state average: $63,062)
$64,833
ALICE Households
(state average: 33%)
32%
Households in Poverty
(state average: 12%)
15%
OSCEOLA COUNTY
Population
403,282
Number of Households
133,330
Median Household Income
(state average: $63,062)
$60,585
ALICE Households
(state average: 33%)
37%
Households in Poverty
(state average: 12%)
13%
SEMINOLE COUNTY
Population
470,093
Number of Households
188,239
Median Household Income
(state average: $63,062)
$70,236
ALICE Households
(state average: 33%)
33%
Households in Poverty
(state average: 12%)
10%
AN ALICE Story
Inspiring Journeys
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Kim’s Story: Destination Graduation Helps A Student Stay In School
Meet Kim Ranachowski, a student at Seminole State College of Florida currently in her senior year, who is studying to be a Physical Therapist Assistant. Kim was at risk of leaving her studies for a full-time job to be able to make ends meet, but then Destination Graduation stepped in to provide financial assistance that…
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Together Mission United and Bob Woodruff Foundation help Veterans
An Air Force veteran and mother, Angel worked at Keiser University as an Admissions Counselor and Testing Director for nine years helping young adults plan their futures. On February 3rd 2020, the United States declared a public health emergency due to the rapidly spreading Coronavirus. This announcement began a way of business closures, and the…
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Positioning Veterans in Central Florida for Success
Machinist Mate Andy served his country in the United States Navy for eight years, working on highly advanced nuclear-powered submarines. Honorably discharged, he attended school, working towards certifications on HVAC systems. Furthering his education and attaining an industry certification helped Andy secure a well-paying job after leaving the military. However, he had depleted all of…