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Poverty Simulation & Socio Economic Differences Workshop

Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
St. Paul Lutheran Church
County
Rock Island

Learn about the realities of living in poverty at this Poverty Simulation & SocioEconomic Differences Workshop

Timeline:

  • 8:00:  Registration
  • 8:30:  Poverty Simulation -  Live through four weeks (four 15-minute sessions) in the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget where you must provide for your family—ensuring that basic necessities are met while maintaining your home.
  • 10:30:  Socio-Economic Differences - People living in poverty make decisions that are based on their culture--what they value, what rules they live by, and how they talk.  Learn to better understand their reality versus yours. 
  • Noon: Wrap up

Registration is required.  Thank you for participating!