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More than 40 percent of families in Southeastern Michigan struggle to afford basic needs like food, housing and health care. United Way works to make a difference for these households right here in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties.

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Test Your Knowledge What percentage of households in Southeastern Michigan live below the ALICE threshold?
  • Correct! 42% of local households fall below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold.

    These families are often one crisis away from hunger, homelessness or worse. We need your support!

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    Incorrect. 42% of local households fall below the ALICE threshold (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).

    These families are often one crisis away from hunger, homelessness or worse. We need your support!

    Get Involved

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    OUR IMPACT

    When you support United Way, you help families find relief in times of crisis and work toward stability. Here are just a few ways that your support makes a difference.
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    Boots on the Ground: PATH at Community Housing Network (CHN)
    Other funding sources can't always support certain things so there is a vacuum. Thankfully, United Way has partnered with us to fund those gaps with unrestricted dollars.

    Mellena Martinez, director of housing resources at CHN

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    saved on food in the summers by families participating in Meet Up and Eat Up program

    people were served across the domains of food, health care, and housing

    total benefits claimed with Centers for Working Families Support

    devices were distributed through Tech United and Connect 313.

    people received food assistance over the past year.

    The Joy of Reading for All Ages
    Oooo I can’t wait to read these— I’m so excited, and I don’t have to pay!

    Makai

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