United Way report shows state mired in poverty

A United Way report about Louisiana finds more than 900,000 households – 51% of all families – can’t afford life’s basic necessities, an increase of 22,980 families. The annual report is conducted by the Louisiana Association of United Ways (LAUW) in partnership with United Ways throughout the state. Called ALICE — Asset Limited,Income Constrained, Employed — the study describes households…

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