United for ALICE
ALICE represents the Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed families and individuals who live and work in Jefferson County.
You may already know ALICE as a friend, a neighbor, a child's daycare teacher, a restaurant server or a receptionist at a doctor's office. In Jefferson County, 42% of households fall below the ALICE Threshold. Although fully employed with essential jobs that keep our communities running, ALICE workers don't earn enough to cover the rising costs of living, leaving them and their families perpetually teetering on the edge of poverty.
United for ALICE Assistance Program is a United Way of Jefferson County initiative designed to assist hardworking individuals and families experiencing temporary financial hardship. The goal of the program is to help individuals and families maintain stability, remain employed, and overcome barriers that threaten their health, safety, housing, accessibility, or ability to work.
To apply for assistance, please print the application below, fill it out, and bring it and the supporting documents to the United Way of Jefferson County office at 511 North Fourth Street, Steubenville. Assistance is based on available funding and eligibility requirements. Please use the income status tool to see if you may qualify.
FAQs
Who can apply for ALICE assistance?
Residents of Jefferson County who are employed and fall under the ALICE threshold.
Who areas of need can the United Way of Jefferson County assist with?
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Auto Repair, not including regular maintenance or cosmetic damage
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Transportation Vouchers
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Prescription Assistance
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Medical Expense, including Dental and Vision
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Work Uniforms / Employment Expense
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Wheelchair Ramp / Accessibility Modification
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Home Repair, excluding cosmetic
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Appliance Repair or Replacement of stove, refrigerator, existing air conditioner, furnace, washer, dryer, and hot water tank
Who will the check be issued to?
Approved assistance will be paid directly to vendors, contractors, service providers, pharmacies, repair facilities, or other approved entities. United Way of Jefferson County does not provide cash assistance.