THE ALICE EXPERIENCE

In 2021, over 109,000 of Erie County’s nearly 413,000 households were ALICE or Asset Limited, Income Constrained & Employed.  ALICE households have an income above the federal poverty level but are still struggling to afford basic household necessities. This is in addition to the over 57,000 households living in poverty in Erie County. 

This simulation is available for both virtual and in-person groups. Participants experience the tough decisions Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed families make daily, bringing to light the realities faced by people who live in financial hardship and the ripple effect this has on our community.

The ALICE Experience is a powerful engagement tool that will challenge your understanding of financial hardship and reveal important insights about the often invisible need in our community.
 

HOW IT WORKS

Groups of up to five people are assigned a family profile and must build a budget within the limitations of their assigned family. The interactive experience lasts approximately 60-90 minutes pending audience discussion

Cost:

*A $10 fee will be applied for each additional participant exceeding the 50 maximum group size.

**United Way staff may request (certification) of current nonprofit status 

Use the form below to request an ALICE Experience simulation or contact Rosing Velez at ariel.davis [at] uwbec.org