2025 ALICE Report

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The new data in the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) report from United Way Suncoast and its research partner, United For ALICE, crystallizes the dynamics of an uncertain economy, housing expenses, and the failure of wages to keep pace with the cost of living. Clearly, the challenges continue to mount for Florida households living paycheck to paycheck. But United Way Suncoast’s focus on Educational Opportunity, Financial Security and Community Resiliency creates an interconnected path that empowers individuals with the Freedom To Rise. 

Learn more about the report. Join us to hear Dr. Nichole Peña-Miller from United Way Suncoast share insights from the new 2025 ALICE report. Learn more about how so many members of our community are struggling – living paycheck to paycheck and at risk of homelessness and discuss what we can do to help.

Dr. Nichole Peña-Miller is the Director of Financial Security with United Way Suncoast. In this role, she builds strategies that connect evidence-based practices with local community understanding to ensure that families have the best tools to be successful. During her six years at UWS, Nichole has led a number of asset building efforts including financial education and coaching, FAFSA completion, and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Utilizing a Collective Impact approach, Nichole collaborates with community leaders throughout the Suncoast region to address workforce development, asset building, and community resiliency. Through these efforts, Nichole encourages collaborative efforts that empower individuals and families to thrive.