ALICE families in the United Way spotlight this week Gene Marrano November 4, 2019 1 min read United Way of Roanoke Valley says 1 in 4 Roanoke area families could be called “ALICE” – Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. And they want you to walk in those shoes as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Pence makes swing through Virginia before key state electionNext: It’s moving day for the voting machines Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech YMCA continues to aid SNAP families through “Corner Market” as federal shutdown ends Web Staff November 13, 2025 1 min read The tenth project for non-profit Restoration Housing on Dale Avenue SE will house previously homeless tenants Gene Marrano November 12, 2025 1 min read No injuries reported during electrical fire at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Clark Palmer November 12, 2025