FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN PUTNAM AND ST. JOHNS COUNTY
Who is ALICE?
ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.
ALICE earns above the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), but makes less than what’s needed to afford basic essentials. ALICE often earns too much to qualify for government assistance, and there is no room in ALICE’s budget for emergency expenses.
OUR MISSION & ALICE
At United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties, we work to build stronger, healthier communities where everyone can thrive. Yet many local families are ALICE—working households who still struggle to afford basics like housing, food, and childcare—alongside those living in poverty.
The annual ALICE Report helps us understand these challenges and guides how we shape programs, direct resources, and build partnerships. By connecting our mission with ALICE data, we focus on long-term solutions that create opportunity and stability for every household.
You see ALICE every day – but you might not know it.
United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties is commited to serving those that forced to make impossible choices — like deciding whether to pay for utilities or a car repair, whether to buy food or fill a prescription.
Are you ALICE?
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eone you know is part of an ALICE household, you are not alone. United Way of St. Johns and Putnam Counties is here to connect you with the support you need. You can reach out to us anytime here, and a member of our team will follow up to help guide you to local resources. For immediate assistance at any hour, you can also call 2-1-1—a free, confidential helpline available 24/7, 365 days a year.