United Way of Marquette County

06/18/2026

The 2026 ALICE Report is here. 📊

According to the 2026 State of ALICE Report, traditional poverty lines are severely underrepresenting the struggle. In Marquette County, 43% of our households are living below the ALICE Threshold of Financial Survival.

17% of local households live below the federal poverty line. An additional 26% qualify as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed), earning above the poverty line but short of what it actually costs to afford housing, child care, food, and transportation in the U.P.

Behind these percentages are our neighbors, coworkers, and essential workers making impossible choices every single day.

Our Executive Director Andrew went down to Lansing last week to advocate directly to state representatives on behalf of our local ALICE population. We're using these findings to drive our local strategy so we can continue guiding our investments, driving community conversations, and building stronger paths to stability.

🔗 Visit unitedforalice.org to read the full ALICE report, explore the interactive dashboard, and learn what you can do to help our community.

06/12/2026

Join us TODAY for the Marquette County Community Resource Fair — a free, family-friendly event open to all!
Friday, June 12th
2–5 p.m.
Lakeview Arena – 401 E Fair Ave, Marquette, MI
Enjoy a free community meal, haircuts, health care screenings, and connect with veteran, family, health care, housing, utility, transportation resources, and more!
No registration needed — just stop by and explore what your community has to offer!

06/10/2026

10,000 pairs of socks, 1 massive impact. 🧦💛

You’ve probably heard the Bombas mission: One pair purchased, one pair donated. This week, we are seeing that impact firsthand right here in Marquette County. We just got a delivery of 10,000 pairs of brand-new, premium socks to help support our neighbors.

Clean socks are one of the most consistently requested items for local shelters and families, representing a critical part of health, dignity, and basic daily comfort.

Want to grab a pair? Here is how to get them: We are teaming up with Upper Peninsula Health Care Solutions (UPHCS) for their Community Resource Fair this Friday, June 12th! We will be there handing them out, alongside tons of other incredible local resources.

📍 Where & When: Friday, June 12th, 2-5 PM, Lakeview Arena, Marquette, MI
Come see us, grab what you need, and help us spread the word!

06/08/2026

Thank you Karl Bohnak for supporting VITA tax preparation program serving those in need in Michigan's 109th State House District!

06/08/2026

John Redfield is joined by Katrina Keough to discuss an important upcoming event for the Marquette County community. The Marquette County Community Resource Fair will take place Friday, June 12 at Lakeview Arena, offering residents a chance to connect with local community and health care resources.

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

If you run or work for a local nonprofit right here in Marquette County, today’s update is exclusively for you!

Applications are officially open to become a United Way Partner Agency. Becoming a partner grants your organization access to critical local funding through our annual Community Impact Panels, helping you fuel the programs our neighbors rely on most.

We are looking for programs making a real, measurable difference, especially those with a strong focus on supporting our local ALICE population (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed).

Whether your mission focuses on basic needs, health resources, or financial stability, we want to see your application!

⏰ APPLICATION DEADLINE: Next Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 PM (Noon).

Don't wait until the last minute! Click the link below to review the criteria and get your application submitted. Let’s keep making Marquette County stronger, together. 💛

https://form.jotform.com/261235219528154?utm_id=97757_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0d0vaxi1&fbclid=IwY2xjawSL96lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEez3vZWi48uy7EnYv7kM8vjBq7-S6pC_TQwSU5cB8SlufNt8zkCN-OoYRhWzQ_aem_brvdSvcJWXjWxrUHayl1ww

06/01/2026

We are proud to be recognized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as in Impact Award winner for program excellence in 2025. In the past year we have served over 150 kids. We have Littles waiting in Marquette, Delta and Dickinson Counties. It only takes 4 hours a month to be a BIG! Sign up at www.bbbsmqt.org

06/01/2026

In 2023, 41% of Michigan households- approximately 1.67 million- fell below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold, meaning they cannot afford basic necessities like housing and utilities. These aren't just statistics; ALICE households include the childcare providers, food service workers, cashiers, delivery drivers, and personal care aides who keep our economy running every day.

For families facing these pressures, navigating available programs and resources can be overwhelming- and that's why events like our 8th Annual Marquette County Community Resource Fair exist. Join us on Friday, June 12th at the Lakeview Arena from 2:00-5:00pm to connect face-to-face with organizations offering housing and utility assistance, including:
• Community Action Alger Marquette
• Efficiency United
• Home of Mackinac County
• Lutheran Social Services of WI & Upper MI
• Marquette County Habitat for Humanity and ReStore
• Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Room at the Inn
• The Salvation Army Marquette County, MI
• Superior Watershed Partnership
• UPCAP Services
• UPPCO

We hope to see you there! For more data from United for ALICE: https://www.unitedforalice.org/home