Polk County is growing fast. Experts anticipate a population increase in the county of over 20% by 2030, according to the United Community Indicators.
But for many people who live here, that growth doesn’t always feel like opportunity. It feels like harder choices, tighter margins and resource systems that are difficult to navigate.
Nearly 15% of Polk County residents live in poverty, and 33% of Polk County households are classified as ALICE — asset limited, income constrained and employed…