2015 Poverty Simulation

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.

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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.

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*Volunteers must attend the training on March 18th or March 19th at 5pm in the ACT Outreach Center. Trainings will last one hour.

If you have any questions please contact Melissa Lee at leema2@appstate.edu or Bria Ikard at ikardsn@apptate.edu