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Free Poverty Simulation
February 24 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Curious about the struggles faced by some of our neighbors? Dive into the reality of poverty at our FREE Lowcountry Poverty Simulation.
📅 Save the Date: Saturday, February 24, from noon to 3 p.m. at St. Andrew By-The-Sea United Methodist Church (20 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, 29928). 🏘️✨
🗓️ RSVP HERE by Monday, February 19: https://uwlowcountry.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/14655
👟 What is a Poverty Simulation?
▪️ Step into the shoes of a simulated family with assigned roles and resources.
▪️ Navigate through real-life scenarios including job searches, transportation issues, childcare, and unexpected expenses.
▪️ Engage with community resources such as the bank, grocery store, social services, and healthcare providers.
▪️ Feel the pressure of living paycheck to paycheck.
💡 Gain Valuable Insights:
▪️ Understand the complex realities of poverty and its impact on individuals and families.
▪️ Learn about the systemic barriers hindering upward mobility and perpetuating poverty.
▪️ Recognize the vital role of community resources and support systems.
▪️ Discover the transformative power of empathy and understanding.
🌟 Who Can Participate?
▪️ FREE and open to everyone!
▪️ Beneficial for businesses, government agencies, faith communities, school groups, and individuals.
▪️ Ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of poverty, empathy-building, advocacy, and community equity.
Join the movement: #LowcountryUNITED #PovertySimulation #Empathy #ChampionForChange #CommunityAction #HiltonHeadIsland #EndPovertyNow 🌍💙
