Learning Opportunities

Grande Prairie Poverty Simulation Workshop

Presented By

Kim Barker-Kay

Series Sessions

Date Time
Thursday, January 30, 2020 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Location

In Person Stonebridge Hotel 12102-100 Street, Grande Prairie, AB

The United Way Poverty Simulation is a unique and powerful experience which challenges perceptions, changes perspectives and strengthens understanding and empathy.

Participants experience a full range of encounters, obstacles and challenges, while volunteers populate the simulation as business owners, teachers, police officers, agency workers, service providers and government employees.

The simulation replicates a month in the life of a family living in poverty. The ultimate mission of each of these families is to provide food, shelter and other basic needs with a limited income.

Educators and community members are invited to take a bold step: walk a mile in the shoes of someone living in poverty in your community.

Parents and Community Members are invited to attend too

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