From Impossible Choices to Real Solutions

Across Minnesota, hardworking families are being pushed to the financial brink. ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) is everywhere -- caring for your children, delivering packages, ringing up groceries -- yet struggling to afford life's basics. And because ALICE earns above the poverty level, assistance is often out of reach.

United Way of 1000 Lakes is committed to turning struggle into stability for ALICE families. Equipped with our United FOR ALICE research, backed by more than 300 experts nationwide, we're working toward a future where everyone can afford to save for an emergency and access quality child care and housing that's affordable.

Today's Impossible Choices activity is more than just an exercise -- it's a step toward understanding the reality for ALICE families, fostering empathy, and inspiring meaningful action to drive lasting change.

Learn more at https://uwlakes.org/ALICE/