Poverty Simulation 2024

Leadership Lewisville-Clemmons invites the public to join us for an eye-opening and interactive experience where participants take a look at poverty from a variety of different levels. The Poverty Simulation Experience presented by Crisis Control Ministry is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a typical low-income family situation, trying to survive month-to-month.

Participants will role-play the lives of low-income families -- some are disabled, some are seniors living on social security, and some are TANF (temporary assistance for needy families) recipients. Tasked with providing basic necessities and shelter on a limited budget, participants will interact with human service agencies, grocers, pawnbrokers, bill collectors, job interviewers, police officers, and others.

Sponsored by the Lewisville-Clemmons Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Lewisville-Clemmons, and the Shallow Ford Foundation.

 

NOTE:  Space is limited and if you claim a spot, please be committed to it.  A lot of time and effort goes into recruiting volunteers to make this experience happen and your participation helps create a more impactful experience for the LLC class.