Poverty Awareness Programs

A poverty simulation is a guided experience that exposes participants to the realities of poverty, including the challenges of navigating the complex world of government services and other essential service providers. During the simulation, participants assume the roles of up to 26 different families facing poverty. The task for each family is to provide basic necessities and shelter during four 15-minute weeks, while balancing the requirements of various service providers with the realities of daily life.

Have you ever wondered why it seems so difficult for some people to escape poverty? Have you ever wanted to help but not known how? The poverty simulation is an invaluable experience that will undoubtedly impact your perspective of your community and people facing poverty. We hope to empower you to make a difference by equipping you with compassion and knowledge to inform your work and role within our community.

“It helps you to step outside of your own world and remember how others live.”
“After the experience, I feel better informed with ideas of what I can do to help others.”
“Eye-opening experience.”
“I always learn something new every time I volunteer for a simulation. It's such an important opportunity for our community.”
“It helps to step outside of your own world and remember how others live.”
“After the experience, I feel better informed with ideas of what I can do to help others.”