When March rolls around, Women's History Month is celebrated as a time to honor women's achievements throughout history, particularly in the face of adversity. However, one critical area of that adversity that often flies under the radar is the ongoing struggle against women's financial inequality.

United Way of York County is on a mission to assist working households in our community on their journey to financial stability by collaboratively and equitably reducing barriers to prosperity. In 2024, we took significant steps to ensure our work was meeting the needs of the community by hosting a series of focus groups with individuals who fall into the gap between poverty and stability. This group, identified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), represents 25% of York County.

Tax season is hardly any American's favorite time of year. For households that are asset limited, income constrained, employed (ALICE), however, navigating the complexities of tax preparation can add significantly to other seasonal stressors.