Poverty Simulation - United Way Alberta Capital Region

Participate in a Poverty Simulation

Challenge your perceptions of poverty and strengthen understanding and empathy.

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What is a United Way Poverty Simulation?

A Poverty Simulation is a unique and powerful experience which challenges perceptions, changes perspectives and strengthens understanding and empathy.

Participants experience a full range of encounters, obstacles and challenges, while trained volunteers populate the simulation as business owners, teachers, police officers, agency workers, service providers and government employees.

The simulation replicates a month in the life of a family living in poverty. The ultimate mission of each of these families is to provide food, shelter and other basic needs with a limited income.

For more information on participating in a Poverty Simulation, please complete this form.

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Volunteer at a Poverty Simulation

Trained volunteers populate the simulation as business owners, teachers, police officers, social agency workers, service providers, and government employees while participants experience a full range of encounters, obstacles and challenges. Volunteers also assist with preparation, event set-up, and wrap-up.

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