Supporting Struggling Families

In Miami-Dade, 488,100 households are ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), representing hardworking community members who are employed yet struggle with the rising cost of living.  

And it's not getting better. Inflation has exacerbated the problem, on top of the health and economic challenges presented by COVID-19. At last count, almost 14K more households are unable to afford necessities, compared to 2019.

United Way Miami is committed to supporting ALICE families through comprehensive programs that address immediate needs and provide resources for long-term financial resilience. The organization invests in nearly 100 community programs and supports 14 additional initiatives and direct services, all centered around the proven pillars of success: education, financial stability, and health. Partner contributions have a direct and significant impact on these families and their communities.

United Way Miami offers immediate solutions like food assistance, housing, daycare, healthcare, and financial support to prevent families from falling into poverty. For long-term empowerment, the organization provides high-quality early education for young residents and upskill individuals to secure in-demand jobs, leading to economic mobility.

In 2023, United Way Miami provided employment training and placement services to over 6,300 unemployed and underemployed individuals. Their early education programs trained nearly 900 educators and served over 5,900 children. Additionally, their health programs reached over 22,500 people, offering access to care, including screenings, to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The financial stability programs provided emergency shelter and food assistance to 63,000 individuals.

United Way improves conditions for the growing population of families living paycheck to paycheck.