Data from study shows 42.4% of residents are below ALICE threshold but above poverty line; just barely making it but living paycheck to paycheck
Yavapai Community College president Dr. Risa Rhine addressed the Yavapai Community College employees assembled in Prescott on January 9 about the plight of families in Yavapai County who were living just above the poverty line. She referred to them, using a recent United Way study and acronym referred to as ALICE. The acronym refers to persons who are “asset limited, income constrained, employed.” They are hardworking, living paycheck to paycheck, struggling to make ends meet and facing tough choices daily. They are above the poverty line so do not receive Government assistance.
According to the data provided to Dr. Rhine, 42.4 percent of Yavapai County residents are below the ALICE threshold but above the poverty level. You may view her remarks on this topic in the short video below.
You may the entire 15-minute speech to the employees given by Dr. Rhine by clicking here.