ALICE Conversation Series: Our Friends, Neighbors and ‘Ohana
On June 24, 2021, Aloha United Way (AUW) kicked off their ALICE Conversation Series with the first event, “ALICE - Our Friends, Neighbors and ‘Ohana.” For far too many in Hawai‘i, the cost of living outpaces what they earn. ALICE households struggle to manage even their most basic needs: housing, food, transportation, child care, health care, and technology.
In this first of three virtual webinars, Nick Redding, Executive Director of Hawai‘i Data Collaborative (HDC), was invited to present HDC’s work of filling timely data gaps so that those working to help ALICE can keep pace with the needs of ALICE as it evolves over time. AUW’s community partners also shared how they’re working to support ALICE, including Feed the Hunger Fund, Kokua Kalihi Valley, Parents and Children Together, and Waikiki Community Center.
This event is part of the ALICE Conversation Series hosted by Aloha United Way, shining a light on Hawai‘i's ALICE population. ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed helping folks define and understand the households that earn above the Federal Poverty Level, but not enough to afford a bare-bones household budget.
