The face of poverty: Stark reality facing our community
“You must know and accept that 43% of all households in Leon County are at or below the ALICE threshold (including those living in poverty) according to the 2018 ALICE Report. ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents households that earn more than the Federal Poverty Level, but less than the basic cost of living for the county. Consequently, this population struggles to afford basic needs.”