Poverty Simulation Event with the Alliance for Human Services of Lake Count

400 East Westminster,Lake Forest IL 60045

22 October, 2022

Description

Throughout the year, the Alliance of Lake County offers several Poverty Simulation events. These simulations empower Lake County leaders, including teachers and other school personnel, government leaders, volunteers, and nonprofit staff and board members, to expand their knowledge by walking in the shoes of our clients and neighbors who experience poverty and the challenges that come with it on a daily basis. Ultimately, this experience aims to increase awareness of and resources for those experiencing poverty so we can create a more resilient health, human and education sector. The Poverty Simulation is a two and a half to three-hour immersive experience. During the Simulation, approximately 70-100 participants role play the lives of individuals living in poverty by experiencing the challenges and tough choices those individuals face daily. Participants are put into situations in which they do not have enough resources and are forced to make difficult choices that can negatively impact them and their families.