POVERTY SIMULATIONS
Want to host a Poverty Simulation?
Please contact Rosemary Procopio, Community Services Coordinator, at rprocopio@union-snydercaa.org with any initial questions about scheduling your Poverty Simulation.
In an effort to better educate our community about the day-to-day realities of living with low income, Union-Snyder CAA facilitates Poverty Simulations for groups and organizations.
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What is a Poverty Simulation?
The Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS)—an interactive, immersion experience— is owned by the Missouri Community Action Network. The simulation provides a glimpse into the structural barriers of poverty to transform participants’ perspectives about their own communities. These transformed perspectives inspire action toward positive community change.
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During the simulation, participants role-play the lives of low-income families from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to maintain their self sufficiency on Social Security.
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If you are interested in learning more about the Community Action Poverty Simulation or purchasing a CAPS kit license, please visit communityaction.org or povertysimulation.net.”
WHO?
Large groups of 40-80 participants; great for college student groups, nonprofits, community groups, businesses, faith-based organizations, school faculty, and more!
WHAT?
Participants role play "one month" living in poverty and try to maintain their basic needs using pre-developed family profiles
WHERE?
Host groups are asked to find a large space - approx. 3000 square feet - as well as tables and chairs to host the Simulation.
HOW?
If you're interested in hosting a Poverty Simulation in partnership with CAA, please click here to download the full list of details and requirements.