Join the Sociology Department, A.C.T, and the Hospitality House for a Cost of Poverty Experience! The event will be held on March 21st from 10am-1pm in Legends.
C.O.P.E.
(Cost Of Poverty Experience) has been used to help many organizations
and communities across the nation work more effectively with low-income
families and understand and address the issues of poverty more
comprehensively.
According to the U.S.
Census, over 15 percent of the American population lives below the
poverty line. However, this statistic does not capture the true costs of
poverty. It does not portray the individual stories that are so common
among low-income neighborhoods, nor does it convey poverty's impact on
families, businesses or communities. The Cost of Poverty Experience is
an event that offers participants a glimpse into the lives of
low-income individuals and families living in your community. It is a
glimpse into the obstacles that are faced, the decisions that are made,
and the consequences that impact these families every day.Register here.
