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New ALICE Data Reveals Ongoing Financial Struggles for Nearly Half of La Porte County Households

La Porte County, IN – United Way of La Porte County today released new data from the 2025 ALICE Report (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), revealing persistent financial hardship among working households across our region. The data show that nearly 48% of La Porte County households are either below the Federal Poverty Level or qualify as ALICE, individuals and families who earn above the poverty level but still cannot afford the basics. “This report is a wake-up call and a reaffirmation of what