Newsletter | June 15, 2024

ALICES'S JOURNEY CONTINUES

In our latest release, ALICE #oneyearlater: An Update on Financial Hardship in Idaho," we highlight the ongoing challenges faced by ALICE families. For a family of four with one child in preschool and another in childcare, the survival budget has risen to $72,816 annually—a 9% increase since 2023. This significant rise in basic living expenses underscores the persistent financial hardship experienced by ALICE households. How has this impacted their journey? Stay tuned for detailed insights on UnitedForALICE.org/Idaho. #ALICE2024

Read the full report at unitedforalice.org.

2024 United Way of Southeastern Idaho Awards Lunch

Thank you to all of the attendees of our 2024 United Way Awards Lunch!

This event is an opportunity to focus on our why – serving local ALICE families and individuals in need – and celebrate all of our corporate and individual donors for raising over a half million dollars to support local nonprofit programs that work to stabilize our friends and neighbors who are striving everyday for financial stability.

A special thank you to the event’s presenting sponsor, Portneuf Health Trust. Because of their generous donation, more than 50 nonprofit colleagues and staff members were able to join the celebration free of cost in honor of their hard work and dedication to our community.

We honored the Fabulous 15, our amazing local companies that have an annual contribution of more than $15,000 to United Way of Southeastern Idaho:

Portneuf Health Trust
Battelle Energy Alliance
JR Simplot Don Plant
Itafos
Zachry
ICCU
Health West
Farm Bureau
Idaho Environmental Coalition
Pocatello Forefighters 187 - City of Pocatello
Costco
Idaho State University
Intermountain Gas

We also honored the following individuals and partners with these special awards:

Heart of the Community – Pocatello Fire Fighters Local 187

Most Engaged Corporate Partner – Farm Bureau of Idaho

All Star Engagement Team – Idaho State University Campaign Team

Tocqueville Society Induction - Yost Ashcroft Family

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2024 Funded Programs

Reducing Barriers and Finding Security

Nearly half of the households in Southeast Idaho – our friends and neighbors – do not earn enough to afford the essentials of housing, childcare, food, transportation, and health care.

At United Way of Southeastern Idaho we awarded more than $355,520 to 29 vetted and trusted local nonprofit programs through its annual competitive Community Fund grant process in the last year. These grants fund programs across Southeastern Idaho that help stabilize ALICE households by addressing housing stability and shelter, food insecurity, access to primary and mental healthcare and improving educational outcomes.

Bring your kids for an unforgettable evening of reading and baseball for the 2nd Annual ReadTalkPlay in the Outfield with the Gate City Grays!

The first 100 kids will receive a special edition ReadTalkPlay-Ball T-Shirt. All children must be accompanied by an adult and children are FREE with an adult ticket purchase.

Your kids can enjoy engaging activities while interacting with the Idaho State University Bengal dancers, making for a day of fun and growth.

Sponsored by Student United Way of Idaho State University the affinity group of United Way of Southeast Idaho

We are a leader, a collaborator, a supporter and - at times - a creator to solve complex community issues. Our all-women powerhouse team of nine punches above our weight, working every day to improve outcomes for children, families and individuals in need in our seven-county region. We find solutions through our community impact work, and we team up with powerful partners to create a healthier, more financially stable and educated Southeastern Idaho.

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