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Warren County

Sarah Brelvi

Sarah Brelvi
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Population: 109,876
Households: 42,600
Medium Household (HH) Income: $76,368
Poverty Rate: 7%

The ALICE population in Warren County

ALICE are “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed” working individuals and/or families with an annual income between $20,000 - $60,000; not enough to be financially self-sufficient.

  • $20,000 = poverty level for family of 4
  • $60,000 = minimum required for family of 4 to afford the basics of self-sufficiency: housing,   child care, food, transportation, and health care

How many ALICE households are in Warren County?

When combined with those who live below the poverty line, a total of 12,782 households did not earn enough to be self-sufficient; 30% of all households in Warren.

Warren Pie Chart

What does it cost to afford the basics of self-sufficiency in Warren County?

Sample “self-sufficiency” monthly budget (2008)

Warren Large Chart

United Way of Northern New Jersey at work in Warren County

United Way of Northern New Jersey is working to advance the common good in Warren County by focusing on local issues in the areas of EDUCATION, INCOME, and HEALTH, the very basics to lead a good life.  Everyone wins when children living in our communities succeed in school and achieve their potential; when families become financially stable and independent; and when individuals are able to achieve and maintain good health throughout the stages of their lives.

At United Way, we aim to create long-lasting community change by addressing the underlying causes of the most significant local and regional issues.  The following initiatives help address local issues and ultimately improve the quality of life for all in northern New Jersey.

EDUCATION
Stuff the Bus

INCOME
Housing for All  |  Income Tax Assistance  |  Mother’s/Father’s Day Gift Boutique

HEALTH
Backpack Program  |  Caregivers Coalition (coming soon!)

GIVE
ADVOCATE
VOLUNTEER
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