The MD of Greenview has partnered with the United Way to host a “poverty simulation” to give residents the opportunity to further their understanding of the effects poverty has on the MD’s communities.
According to the MD, the simulation will function as a roleplaying experience where participants are given a family role to play one of 26 fictional low-income families. Experiences range from single parents with one small child to seniors on government supports.
The MD says the “ultimate mission” of the experience is to showcase the challenges low-income families can face when trying to provide food, shelter, and other basic needs with a limited income.
Participants can expect a range of encounters, obstacles, and challenges, all while volunteers act as business owners, teachers, police officers, and service providers.
While the simulation replicates a full month in the life of a family living under the poverty line, the entire experience will only take a few hours.
The simulation is scheduled from 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. on May 13th at the Valleyview Memorial Hall, and is free to attend. Interested residents can register online on the MD of Greenview’s website.
