Hosted by Robyn Davis, president and CEO of Brown County United Way, Mission Possible explores the people, ideas and partnerships creating positive change across Brown County, Wisconsin. Each episode highlights the work happening through Brown County United Way and the community partners helping build a stronger, more resilient community.
Mission Possible originally airs on 91.1 The Avenue and is now available wherever you get your podcasts.
Why isn't working always enough to make ends meet?
In this episode of Mission Possible, Brown County United Way President and CEO Robyn Davis explores the latest State of ALICE Report and the financial challenges facing working families across Wisconsin.
She discusses why so many hardworking households continue to struggle to afford basic necessities and how resources like 211, childcare scholarships and technology access can help connect families with the support they need.
Robyn also shares how everyone can play a role in creating change through giving, volunteering and advocating for a stronger community.
Listen to learn why working isn't always enough, how Brown County United Way is responding to these challenges and how we can work together to help more families move toward financial stability.
🎧 Listen to Mission Possible with Robyn Davis on 91.1 The Avenue or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about ALICE and our work at browncountyunitedway.org (https://www.browncountyunitedway.org/).
22 Oct 2026
Meet ALICE. Know 2-1-1.
Who is ALICE, and how can 2-1-1 help when you need support?
In this episode of Mission Possible, Host Robyn Davis explains the ALICE framework and what it means for the nearly 35% of Brown County, Wis. households who are working but still struggling to afford basic necessities.
Robyn also talks about 211, a free, confidential, 24/7 helpline that connects people with local resources and support in 180 languages.
Listen to learn more about ALICE, how 211 can help connect you to resources, and how you can get involved in building a Brown County where all can thrive.
🎧 Listen to Mission Possible with Robyn Davis on 91.1 The Avenue or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about ALICE, 211, and our work at browncountyunitedway.org (https://www.browncountyunitedway.org/).
8 Oct 2026
The ALICE Threshold
What does it mean to live below the ALICE® Threshold, and how many Brown County, Wis. households are struggling to make ends meet?
In this episode of Mission Possible, Host Robyn Davis explores the latest State of ALICE® Report and what it reveals about financial challenges facing local families.
Today, 35% of Brown County households fall below the ALICE Threshold, meaning they are working but still struggling to afford basic necessities. Robyn discusses the rising costs of housing, childcare, transportation, food, healthcare and technology, and how these expenses are putting pressure on hardworking households.
She also shares how Brown County United Way is responding through programs like 211, childcare scholarships, and Community Champions.
Listen to learn what the ALICE Threshold means, what the latest data tells us about Brown County and how our community can help more households move toward financial stability.
🎧 Listen to Mission Possible with Robyn Davis on 91.1 The Avenue or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about ALICE and our work at browncountyunitedway.org (https://www.browncountyunitedway.org/).
24 Sept 2026
ALICE Households in Brown County, Wis.
What does ALICE® look like in Brown County, Wis., and what can the latest ALICE Report tell us about our community?
In this episode of Mission Possible, Host Robyn Davis takes a closer look at the latest ALICE® Report and what the data reveals about households living below the ALICE Threshold in Brown County.
She explores the latest local data, including how many Brown County households are struggling to afford the basics, and what the numbers tell us about the realities facing working families in our community.
By looking beyond the headlines and digging into the data, the report helps paint a clearer picture of who is struggling, why they are struggling and where our community has opportunities to make a difference.
Listen to learn what the latest ALICE data tells us about Brown County, why these numbers matter and how the report helps guide Brown County United Way's work to create greater financial stability and opportunity for local families.
🎧 Listen to Mission Possible with Robyn Davis on 91.1 The Avenue or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about ALICE and our work at browncountyunitedway.org (https://www.browncountyunitedway.org/).
10 Sept 2026
The Gap Between Poverty and Stability
What does the Federal Poverty Level miss, and why does it matter for ALICE® households?
In this episode of Mission Possible, Host Robyn Davis explores the difference between ALICE® (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) and the Federal Poverty Level, and why so many hardworking Brown County families fall through the cracks.
She explains why a measure established in the 1960s doesn't reflect the realities families face today, including rising costs for housing, childcare, technology and transportation, as well as differences in the cost of living from one community to another.
Robyn also explores how families can earn above the federal poverty threshold and still struggle to afford basic necessities, and why looking at the true cost of living gives us a more complete picture of financial hardship in Brown County.
Listen to learn why the Federal Poverty Level doesn't tell the whole story, what ALICE data reveals about our community, and how understanding the gap can help us create meaningful change.
🎧 Listen to Mission Possible with Robyn Davis on 91.1 The Avenue or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about ALICE and our work at browncountyunitedway.org (https://www.browncountyunitedway.org/).
27 Aug 2026
Who is ALICE?
Who is ALICE®, and what does it really mean to live below the ALICE Threshold?
In this episode of Mission Possible, Host Robyn Davis takes a closer look at who makes up ALICE® households and why so many hardworking people are still struggling to afford the basics.
She explains how ALICE households can include people working two or more jobs, caregivers balancing work and family responsibilities, and our neighbors, friends, relatives and coworkers who are living paycheck to paycheck and forced to make impossible choices every day.
Robyn also explores why the federal poverty level doesn't tell the whole story, and how Brown County United Way and its community partners work to bridge the gap for households who may not qualify for traditional supports but are still struggling to make ends meet.
Listen to learn who ALICE is, why ALICE households are part of every community, and how we can help move families from financial instability toward stability and economic mobility.
🎧 Listen to Mission Possible with Robyn Davis on 91.1 The Avenue or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about ALICE and our work at browncountyunitedway.org (https://www.browncountyunitedway.org/).
13 Aug 2026
How did the ALICE conversation begin?
What does it mean to be ALICE®, and where did the conversation begin?
In this episode of Mission Possible, Host Robyn Davis takes us back to the origins of the ALICE® movement and shares why the data became such an important part of Brown County United Way's work.
She also shares her own experience encountering the first ALICE report while leading a local nonprofit serving families experiencing homelessness, and how it challenged the idea that having a job automatically means a family is financially secure.
ALICE has become the heartbeat of our work. Listen to learn why understanding the data, listening to lived experiences and creating community solutions are all part of helping everyone thrive.
🎧 Listen to Mission Possible with Robyn Davis on 91.1 The Avenue or wherever you get your podcasts.
Learn more about our work at browncountyunitedway.org (https://www.browncountyunitedway.org/).
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