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Struggling to survive: Over half of Miami-Dade families are just one emergency from crisis
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· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information on this issue and local initiatives to address it can be found through United Way's report and other news outlets, which may provide more details on the efforts to support these families. A recent report by United Way indicates that over half of these families are at risk of crisis due to a single emergency.
Many families in Miami -Dade are struggling financially. A recent report by United Way indicates that over half of these families are at risk of crisis due to a single emergency. Despite having one or more jobs, these families do not qualify for government aid.
Factors such as rising housing costs and medical emergencies are contributing to their financial instability. Further information on this issue and local initiatives to address it can be found through United Way's report and other news outlets, which may provide more details on the efforts to support these families.
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Category: safety Published: July 17, 2026 Source: CBS4 Miami Reading time: 1 min
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