United Way isn't about short-term charity. It's about lasting change. We look at the big picture-what resources are lacking down to food, shelter and health needs and how can we address that to help people become successfull and build a stronger community.
In order to address root causes of critical health and human service needs, one must start with data. Data is needed to be able to identify, develop and track successful approaches that result in long-lasting change that has impact on large numbers of people. United Way is in the process of identifying countywide data related to Education, Income and Health. As more information becomes available, we will continue to update you.
INCOME DATA:
Ozaukee County Facts Sheet at the left shows the population and income-related data about Ozaukee County. Included is information about students eligible for free or reduced price lunch, percentage of households that spend more than 30% of their income on housing, and FoodShare participation in Ozaukee County.
ALICE is an acronym that stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE households earn more than the official U.S. poverty level but less than the basic cost of living. ALICE is men and women who work and pay taxes just like the rest of us. It represents fathers and mothers who get up each day to go to work but are unsure if they’ll be able to put dinner on the table each night. Click on ALICE to learn what percentage of Ozaukee County residents fall into the ALICE classification and what it costs to afford the basic necessities in Ozaukee County. For additional information on the Alice Report click here.