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Over One-Third of Wisconsinites Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Despite the presence of many COVID-era social and financial support measures, a resounding 34 percent of Wisconsin’s 2.4 million households had difficulty affording basic necessities like housing, food, transportation, child care and internet access. This statistic was revealed in the state’s fourth ALICE® Report, released today by United Way of Wisconsin in partnership with United For ALICE and local United Ways statewide (including United Way Blackhawk Region).
ALICE, which stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, describes households earning more than the federal poverty level (FPL) but less than the state’s basic cost of living, which the report calls the ALICE Threshold.
In Wisconsin, 567,854 (23%) are ALICE, while another 267,433 (11%) fall below the FPL.
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Key Takeaways from the ALICE Report include:
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From 2019 to 2021, the total number of households in Wisconsin increased by 2%, while the number of households below the ALICE Threshold increased by 8%.
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In Wisconsin between 2019 and 2021, the average annual cost of living increased 16% for a single adult, 13% for a single senior and 11% for a family of four.
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By age of householder, the youngest (62% of households headed by someone under 25) and the oldest (47% of senior households) had the highest ALICE rates in Wisconsin.
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Only 31% of households below the ALICE Threshold had emergency savings equal to three months of expenses, compared to 75% of households above the Threshold.
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Calling ALL Service Providers - Get to Know 211
UWBR Partners, social service providers, law enforcement, emergency management, schools, health and mental health care providers, elected officials, faith community, etc. are invited to get to know 211 at this free informational session (light refreshments will be served). Space is limited, RSVP by May 4.
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Volunteer Driven 👏
On Monday, United Way Blackhawk Region kicked off two weeks of panel presentations as part of our highly competitive Community Grants process. We extend a warm welcome and heartfelt thank you to 50+ volunteers and local subject matter experts for dedicating time and expertise to steward our community's generosity.
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Annual Report
Last year, we celebrated 10 years since the unification of the former Stateline United Way and United Way of North Rock County. Thanks to your generous support and the success of the GIVE & WIN Sweepstakes, we exceeded the 2022 campaign goal raising more than $2 million.
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1,142 donors qualified for the top prize (2022 Jeep Renegade Latitude) by giving a new or increased gift of $100 or more.
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98 workplace campaigns increased results over 2021 (60% of partners).
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49 partners qualified for Campaign Awards.
Our 2022 - 2023 Annual Report celebrates the impact you made possible and showcases just how much change we can drive when we come together.
At United Way Blackhawk Region, we know that families need several things to be successful – including family-supporting jobs, stable housing, quality education and health supports. That’s why we invest in 35+ local programs that help uplift families.
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We're hiring!
The Director of Corporate Campaigns, is a results-driven, donor-focused leader and fundraiser with an understanding of the local community and business environment. This position is responsible for fundraising and resource development activities, including achieving and growing the annual Community Campaign, corporate giving, foundation grants, sponsorships, solicitation of major gifts, and other means. The Director of Corporate Campaigns has an enthusiastic focus on gaining resources to support United Way Blackhawk Region’s mission and strategic objectives.
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Join the 2023 NALC Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
United Way is excited to once again partner with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) for the 31st annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 13th, 2023.
Using the unparalleled postal networks, letter carriers collect non-perishable food donations as they deliver mail along their postal routes. Stamp Out Hunger is held in 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam.
Stamp Out Hunger is the country’s largest one-day food drive, collecting nearly 2 billion pounds of food in the past 30 years.
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Fiscal Responsibility
United Way Blackhawk Region has again earned the highest possible ratings from two of the nation's largest, charity evaluators: Charity Navigator and Candid. These ratings are a testament to fiscal responsibility and stewardship.
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Thank you!
Annual marketing sponsors' generous support offsets the cost of promotional efforts so donor dollars may be directly invested in the community.
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