Join United Way of Nevada County to learn How Much it Costs to Struggle: The Real Cost Measure in California 2023
A new study released in June by United Ways of California reveals the “real cost” of living in California. Unlike the official poverty measure, the Real Cost Measure factors the costs of housing, food, health care, childcare and other basic needs for a much more accurate measure of what it takes to make ends meet in California.
At this event, Henry Gascon, one of the authors of the study, will discuss what the Real Cost Measure looks like throughout California, and Nevada and Sierra Counties, and discuss the challenges low-income households face every day to make ends meet.
Following the presentation, we will engage in a community conversation with local community leaders on what we can do individually and collectively to help families make ends meet. The discussion panel will include Nancy Baglietto from Hospitality House, Nicole McNeely from Childrens Advocates of Nevada County, Phil Alonzo from Interfaith Food Ministry, and Toby Guevin from Nevada County Public Health Department
You can learn more about Henry here: https://unitedwaysca.