The ALICE Experience
In 2022, over 108,000 of Erie County’s nearly 412,000 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 56,000 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
| Up to 50 participants* | $750 |
| Nonprofit Agency ** | $350 |
| United Way Funded Agency | No Charge |
*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
Request an ALICE Experience Simulation
Use the form below to request an ALICE Experience simulation or contact Ariel Davis at ariel.davis [at] uwbec.org