The Facts and Figures

A.L.I.C.E. stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. It describes hardworking individuals and families who earn more than the federal poverty level but still cannot afford the basic cost of living. They are the cashier who checks you out at the grocery store, the nursing assistant caring for an aging parent, the childcare worker who looks after our children, or the restaurant employee serving your meal. Each year, United Way’s ALICE Report measures how many hous

New SNAP restrictions have had a significant impact throughout Michigan and the country The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that will affect thousands of Michigan residents. While the stated goal is to increase workforce participation and improve program accountability, the legislation narrows eligibility requirements and shifts additional financial responsibility to states. These chan