Bucks County non-profit United Way is addressing a significant challenge faced by workers with economic challenges through its program, “Learn to Invest in Your Future and Thrive” (LIFT), writes Vicky Diaz-Camacho for WHYY.  

The initiative targets those classified as “Asset Limited, Income Restrained, Employed” (ALICE), providing crucial support to individuals like Rachel Lozano, a 26-year-old mother of three. 

Lozano found herself in a difficult situation when her car broke down last fall, with no savings to afford a replacement.  

Discovering LIFT was a turning point for her; the program offered her free financial education and connected her with a financial advisor and a low-interest car loan.  

The United Way of Bucks County, under CEO Marissa Christie, identifies transportation as a crucial need in suburban settings. 

LIFT, in collaboration with Penn Community Bank, offers tailored financial solutions like matched down payments and low-interest loans. 

For Lozano, the benefits of LIFT went beyond mere financial aid; it also boosted her credit score and restored her sense of independence.  

Read more about how United Way’s LIFT program is helping Bucks County residents on WHYY.  

United Way of Bucks County – The HELP Center