Power to Thrive

31% of working families with at least one worker don’t earn enough to cover the basics of living. We are on a mission to change that.

Our Power to Thrive programming removes barriers to help low-to-moderate income families more easily access and navigate services to reach financial stability. An individual’s path to self-sufficiency is often filled with obstacles that can slow or even prevent them from escaping financial instability. We have a responsibility to focus our resources where the greatest impact can be made to eliminate the complex hurdles limiting families to simply surviving instead of truly thriving.

ALICE^® data reveals the gap between what families earn and what it actually costs to meet basic needs, from housing and utilities to transportation and childcare. It shows how many workers still can’t make ends meet, even in growing economies. These insights help United Way of York County design supports and solutions that open pathways to financial stability and lasting security for all.