2023-2024 Changemaker Grants
Q3: ALICE - Persons of Color Led or Serving
ALICE, an acronym for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed, represents the growing number of families who are unable to afford the basics of housing, child care, food, transportation, health care and technology. This grant pool of funding will focus on making a positive impact in the Tri-County community by supporting up to 4 local nonprofits either led by a person(s) of color or serving a population of 60% or more persons of color with a minimum of $25,000 each, to expand services beyond current eligibility requirements and provide much needed services for those falling below the ALICE Threshold. These workers often struggle to keep their own households from financial ruin, while keeping our local communities running.
Grants will allow organizations either led by a person(s) of color or serving a population of 60% or more persons of color to expand beyond current eligibility requirements to provide much needed services for those falling below the ALICE Threshold, and in categories where funding is often not available, particularly:
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Technology
- Other costs of household basics based on the ALICE Household Survivial Budget
Examples of services include providing monthly bus passes, assisting with childcare application fees, childcare downpayments or payments, smart phone plans, housing, food and healthcare.
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Grant allocations were determined by The ALICE Grant Review Council, consisting of 12 dedicated volunteers from various sectors of the Tri-County community. Recommendations are approved by the Trident United Way Community Impact Committee.
2023-24 ALICE Persons of Color Led or Serving
Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services provides essential legal services to low-income individuals and families. They provide free civil legal services to overcome the equity barrier, prevent injustice and secure basic needs for those in our community who need it most. Charleston Pro Bono empowers people by providing an array of legal services, clinics, direct representation and educational outreach programs.
HALOS promotes safe and nurturing homes for children in kinship care. Kinship care is when a family member or close family friend steps up to take in a child who cannot live with their parents. HALOS provides a comprehensive system of support for kinship families so the caregivers and children can thrive.
My Sister's House is committed to a shared mission to break cycles of domestic violence by providing comprehensive support, services, and education to our clients and community.
Our Lady of Mercy Community Outreach Services' (OLMCOS) mission is to build equitable communities and empower individuals to reach their full potential by providing basic and emergency needs, education, employment and health services.
Questions? Please email funding@tuw.org.