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ALICE
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INSTABILITY AT HOME LEADS TO
INSTABILITY IN THE COMMUNITY.
Financial hardship doesn’t discriminate. It affects people from every neighborhood, race, religion, and profession. Today in Delaware and Salem County (NJ), we see more and more neighbors who can’t meet their basic needs, or are one unexpected expense away from a financial crisis. They are mothers and fathers, business owners, teachers, seniors, and veterans having to choose between paying bills or putting food on the table.
In 2023, 40% of Delawareans Lived Below the ALICE Threshold
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) refers to those who do not earn enough to comfortably afford basic expenses in the county where they live. They may have to forgo meals to make rent.*
ALICE and Those In Poverty Increased from 2010 – 2023
Between 2010 and 2023, the total number of households in Delaware increased by 25%, the number of households in poverty increased by 20%, and the number of ALICE households increased by 27%.*
70% of common jobs in Delaware pay less than $20 per hour
Of the 20 most common occupations in Delaware in 2023, 14 paid less than $20 per hour. In general, basic costs continue to outpace wages in low-wage jobs, and housing affordability remains a challenge statewide.*
Empowering Neighbors
IN DELAWARE & SALEM COUNTY (NJ)
Communities are safer when people aren’t struggling to survive. That’s why we can’t watch neighbors suffer when we can help. With our community partners, we are actively helping families and individuals overcome hardship, find better-paying jobs, and develop healthy money habits. Because when we empower one another, we can build stronger, safer communities for all. With more caring citizens like you, we can fight instability, and create financial opportunities for all people in Delaware and Salem County (NJ).
Many in Delaware and Salem County (NJ) are one unexpected expense away from financial crisis. United for ALICE is a nationwide initiative created to support our hardworking neighbors in need.
A child’s early years are vital. The Help Me Grow program assists families in promoting healthy child development during their early years.
meet the team
Our team is on a mission to help children, teens, and adults develop a life-long love for reading. If you have questions or would like to learn how you can help, please contact us today.
Cory Dunt
Director, Stand By Me NexGen
Jennifer Fromme
Director, Delaware 211
Darron Johnson-Wilson
Director, Student Success, Kent & Sussex Counties
Jude Liszkiewicz
Financial Coach, Stand By Me Delaware
Ray Parker
Manager, Stand By Me Delaware
Edwin Santos
Senior Manager, Stand By Me NexGen
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