JB Event: United Way ALICE Simulation

This event is open to 12 years old and above! This includes all adults (leaders, parents, and alumni).

This event is a Junior Branch Board initiative in partnership with the United Way of Northeast Florida. We need at least 39 participants (adults and children) to make this a successful simulation.

CISV camp programming often includes simulations that allow youth to better understand different social issues from poverty and human rights to trust and miscommunication. This partnership with United Way allows the Junior Branch to be full participants by handing the facilitation over to United Way.

For parents and adults, this is a unique opportunity for you to experience a fraction of what children may take part in at a CISV camp program. It will also provide understanding of the poverty demographics in our city.

When You Sign Up:

1. If multiple members of your family are participating, please have each person register. We’re collecting data we need to prepare for the simulation.
2. If anything comes up and you need to cancel, please reach out to us at: cisvjbjax@gmail.com and CC cisvjax@gmail.com.

What Does ALICE Stand For?

Information taken from the United Way NEFL website here.

“ALICE is an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. These individuals earn above the Federal Poverty Level but still struggle to cover essential expenses. ALICE families are typically those working one or more low-wage jobs with little or no savings and are often overlooked and undercounted by traditional poverty measures.”

“At United Way of Northeast Florida, we work to create a community of opportunity where everyone has hope and can reach their full potential. The ALICE Report publishes annually each spring to shed light on financial hardship and inspire people to join us in solving the daily challenges these families face.”

“We use ALICE data to better understand the population of those struggling to make ends meet in our community and make decisions on needed programs, initiatives, resources and partnerships.”