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- 3007 Enterprise Blvd., Lake Charles, LA
At God Inspired Ministry, our mission extends to some of the most vulnerable members of our community in Southwest Louisiana—those identified as ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed). These individuals, though employed, face significant challenges in affording basic life necessities. Our ministry is committed to lifting up these hardworking community members who find themselves just one unexpected expense away from financial turmoil.
ALICE represents a growing number of households in our area that, despite income, struggle to cover the cost of living. These are our neighbors who are often employed in critical yet underpaid roles such as healthcare aides, educators, and service industry workers. They earn more than the federal poverty level but not enough to withstand the high costs of housing, healthcare, childcare, and transportation.
Of Louisiana’s 1,776,260 households in 2021…
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought employment shifts, health struggles, and school/business closures in 2021, it also spurred unprecedented public assistance through pandemic relief measures. In 2019, 879,488 households in Louisiana were below the ALICE Threshold; by 2021, that number had changed to 902,468.
ALICE individuals are employed yet face the harsh reality of financial strain. They include:
These households are forced to make difficult choices every day, such as deciding whether to pay for food or rent, to cover medical needs or utility bills. Their financial instability is exacerbated by the rising cost of living, stagnant wages, and the lack of affordable housing and healthcare.
God Inspired Ministry is committed to supporting the ALICE population through:
Supporting ALICE requires a community effort. Here are ways you can help:
