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Imagine…ALICE Without Malice: Changing the Paradigm for Hawai'i's Families πͺ
π‘ Imagined Endstate:
Imagine a Hawai'i where
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families are empowered to
break free from financial constraints, leading to a brighter and more equitable
future for all.
π Source:
Yu, L. (2023, July 31). Living
Paycheck to Paycheck Can Be Scary: How Nonprofits Help Hawai‘i’s Struggling
Middle Class Gain Financial Stability. Hawaii Business Magazine, August
2023.
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π₯ What's the Big Deal:
In
a state known for its high cost of living, where 44% of residents struggle to
afford basic necessities, Hawai'i's ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained,
Employed) population is finding innovative ways to rise above economic
challenges. This is the story of resilience, resourcefulness, and community
support. π‘ Envision someone who defied the odds to
realize his dream of homeownership in Hawai'i, a place where high costs can be
a barrier to owning a home. His story is a testament to determination and
breaking the cycle of financial instability for future generations.π±
Visualize entrepreneurs turning trash into treasure through sustainable
businesses like Upcycle Hawai'i. πͺ Envision resilience, as
families embodying the struggles of working parents in Hawai'i. With family members
facing resilient health challenges and high living costs, they navigate
adversity to secure a better future, proving that even in paradise, living
paycheck to paycheck can be scary.π Imagine their
experience with COVID-19 while pregnant igniting their passion for advocating
for systemic change. As a parent leader, she's part of a movement pushing for
affordable childcare, paid family leave, and higher minimum wages, emphasizing
the power of community-driven solutions.
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