Becoming Financially Stable

with Mike Larson of Michigan Association of United Ways

According to a 2019 ALICE report, 43% of Michigan households struggle to afford the basic necessities of housing, child care, food, technology, health care, and transportation. Mike Larson, President and CEO of Michigan Association of United Ways, joins host Laurel Hess for a discussion on the ALICE report and how it's changing conversations about becoming financially stable.

Posted on:

Oct 29, 2019

Hosted by: Laurel Hess

Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team

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