ALICE

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed

ALICE® is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. Our neighbors who are ALICE often live paycheck-to-paycheck and are one emergency away from crisis. They live above the Federal Poverty Level but don’t have enough income to meet their basic needs. This means they earn too much to qualify for assistance but aren’t financially stable; one missed paycheck, one illness, or one car breakdown could cause a spiral into poverty.

Delaware is a partner with United For ALICE, a nationwide initiative that’s using critical research to lift our neighbors from the unfair struggle to survive and back to the path of financial stability.

 

The ALICE Delaware Report is now available!
A full report of meaningful data to drive awareness, advocacy, and action for Delaware’s ALICE families and individuals.

ALICE

Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.

ALICE® is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. Our neighbors who are ALICE often live paycheck-to-paycheck and are one emergency away from crisis. They live above the Federal Poverty Level but don’t have enough income to meet their basic needs. This means they earn too much to qualify for assistance but aren’t financially stable; one missed paycheck, one illness, or one car breakdown could cause a spiral into poverty.

Delaware is a partner with United For ALICE, a nationwide initiative that’s using critical research to lift our neighbors from the unfair struggle to survive, and back to the path of financial stability.

The ALICE Delaware Report is now available! A full report of meaningful data to drive awareness, advocacy, and action for Delaware’s ALICE families and individuals.

MORE RESOURCES

United Way of Delaware - 2023 ALICE REPORT - LEARN MORE
COLLECT DATA

Why are tens of thousands of Delawareans in financial hardship? The Delaware ALICE Report gathers data on working conditions and costs of living that cause this.

TAKE ACTION

The ALICE population doesn’t deserve to be ignored. If we can understand their specific challenges, we can give our neighbors the help they need. To view tools and learn about ALICE in your neighborhood visit, unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Delaware.

BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY

People who work hard to keep the economy running shouldn’t struggle to support their families. We can create a strong community by taking real action to help our neighbors.

COLLECT DATA

Why are tens of thousands of Delawareans in financial hardship? The Delaware ALICE Report gathers data on the working conditions and costs of living that cause this.

TAKE ACTION

The ALICE population doesn’t deserve to be ignored. If we can understand their specific challenges, we can give our neighbors the help they need.

To view tools and learn about ALICE in your neighborhood visit, unitedforalice.org/state-overview/Delaware.

BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY

People who work hard to keep the economy running shouldn’t struggle to support their families. We can create a strong community by taking real action to help our neighbors.

Recent Articles About ALICE

As Seen In the Delaware News Journal
Jul 02 2025

The Delaware General Assembly Must Meet a Critical Moment for Non-profits

Delaware nonprofits are on the front lines daily, providing services and support for young children, seniors, and those who live in poverty. Delaware non-profits have...
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Download the
ALICE Delaware Report

It is our hope that this Report will help raise awareness of the 38% of households in the state who live in poverty or who are ALICE. Our goal is to inform and inspire policy and action to improve the lives of ALICE families.

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Dan Cruce - Chief Operating Officer, United Way of Delaware
Dan Cruce

Chief Operations Officer

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Recent Articles About ALICE

As Seen In the Delaware News Journal
Jul 02 2025

The Delaware General Assembly Must Meet a Critical Moment for Non-profits

Delaware nonprofits are on the front lines daily, providing services and support for young children, seniors, and those who live in poverty. Delaware non-profits have...

Download the ALICE Delaware Report

It is our plan that this report will help raise awareness of the 38% of households in the state who live in poverty or who are ALICE. Our goal is to inform and inspire policy and action to improve the lives of ALICE families.

United-Way-of-Delaware-2023-ALICE-REPORT-DOWNLOAD-NOW-_1_
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