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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.
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. Click here to learn about ALLICE in your neighborhood.
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.
who is getting left behind?
Across Delaware, 40% of households cannot afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, and health care. These are our neighbors who work hard yet live one unexpected bill away from crisis. The ALICE Report reveals the stark reality: too many Delawareans are being left behind in an economy that doesn’t work for everyone.
the state of alice in delaware
Over 1 in 3 households in Delaware earn above the poverty line but still fall short of meeting basic their basic needs. These aren’t just numbers — the data reflects real people struggling despite working hard. Explore the tools & dashboards to see what’s going on in your neighborhood, and join the movement to close the gap.
30% are ALICE
2 out of 5 households can't afford the basics
11% are earning below federal poverty level
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United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 10 (December 2025) – Beyond Literacy: Community
On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of UWDE, leads a conversation on Freedom Schools, a powerful program transforming not just classrooms but the neighborhoods they serve. Featuring guests Frankie Bonilla, Director of the Peter Spencer Freedom School in Wilmington, and Ken Livingston, UWDE Senior Director of Student Success, this episode is the second of a 2-part conversation about the challenges of fostering literacy in our community.
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 9 (November 2025) – Literacy: Voices From the Block
On this month’s podcast, Michelle Taylor, President and CEO of United Way of Delaware, leads a conversation with Jon Tucker, CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware, and Cierra Hall-Hipkins, Executive Director of Network Connect, about the challenges of fostering literacy in our community.
United Voices Podcast: Season 5 / Ep. 8 (October 2025) – Winter is Coming, Hold onto Your Wallet!
On this month’s podcast, Tierra Fair, VP of Engagement and Partnerships for UWDE, hosted a panel discussion with representatives of Delmarva Energy and Stand By Me Delaware, focused on energy affordability and practical ways for Delaware residents to lower their utility bills.
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