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United Way NCA highlights financial strain among employed households in Fairfax County

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United Way of the National Capital Area is taking action to address financial hardship in Fairfax County, noting that one-third of households in the area face financial strain even if they are employed. Nicole Cooper, PhD, Chief External Affairs and Transformation Officer for United Way NCA, stated that 21% of Fairfax households were at the ALICE threshold in 2024, while 5% were at the poverty level.

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The organization is strengthening local communities through investments, placing emphasis on Title I schools that receive federal funding. United Way NCA created the household survival budget and the ALICE threshold because existing measures for measuring financial hardship were considered outdated.

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  • Fairfax CountyCounty in Virginia where financial hardship is being addressed

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