The United Way of Door County announced a new long-term initiative this last week to help you or individuals you know find lasting financial and personal stability.  The “Thriving in Door County” personalized program will extend an opportunity for those classified as the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) population who earn above the poverty level but cannot afford the basic cost of living.  The program’s coordinator for the United Way, Karrie Anthony says the process will be a three-year commitment with a limited number of ALICE households being selected for the pilot program.  She adds that the participants will be able to choose their areas of need of strengthening to meet specific financial goals set by them and their coach during monthly meetings.  

Anthony notes that the “Thriving in Door County” training program will undergo the application process starting this summer and will hopefully be implemented this fall. The United Way of Door County is currently working to find volunteers to serve as coaches and on an oversight committee. You can find out more information on the United Way’s Thriving in Door County training program by clicking here.