2024/2025 UWSCMI Impact Report - Report - Page 7
ADVOCATING
FOR ALICE
Beyond meeting urgent needs, UWSCMI addresses the root causes of social needs through
advocacy. We promote equitable public policies and actions that remove barriers and improve
access to housing, education, child care, and economic opportunity.
Our advocacy efforts are informed by our work in community, and rooted in ALICE data. By lifting up
community voices and working alongside partners and policymakers, we help shape systems that
work better for everyone—especially those who are most often left behind.
Areas of Advocacy
SAFETY
NET
Accessing Transitional and
Stable Housing
Ensuring Basic Needs Provision
and Healthcare
Expanding Education
Opportunities
• Homelessness prevention and
eviction diversion
• Increase access to basic
needs such as food and utility
assistance
• Education completion
• Affordable, accessible, culturally
competent healthcare (physical,
mental, dental)
• Workforce education
• Expanding access to affordable
rentals and subsidies
• Supportive services (mental
health, job training) integrated
with housing assistance
• Supports to attend and complete
degrees and credentials
• Increase affordability of child
care options
FINANCIAL
STABILITY
Addressing Disparities and Fostering Inclusive Policies
• Anti-discrimination measures and diverse initiatives
• Language access and culturally competent services
• Equitable resource allocation, especially in
underserved neighborhoods
Supporting Economic Mobility & Opportunity
• Financial stability to reinforce our existing capacity
around our Program Assistance Center and Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance programs
• Financial education
• Earned Income Tax Credit – federal and state
• Expansion of child tax credit
• Career coaching
• Mentorship
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