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Poverty Simulation
November 17, 2014 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Do you have what it takes to survive a month in poverty?
Several area organizations are joining forces to launch Circles East Liberty—which will use a nationally recognized, proven model to help families move out of poverty. Circles is not a budgeting class, but a relationally driven program that benefits from the long-term relationships of “Circles Allies.” Circles Allies are community members who want to be in a supportive, intentional, befriending relationship with an individual or family working to get out of poverty.
To kick-off Circles East Liberty we are hosting a Poverty Simulation – a unique and powerful tool that deepens understanding of poverty. Developed by the Missouri Association for Community Action, participants role-play a member of a low-income household and discover the difficulty and stressors of trying to meet a families basic needs when expenses are more than income. Please join us!
When?: Monday, November 17th, 2014
Where?: East Liberty Presbyterian Church, 116 South Highland Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15206
What time?: 6:00-8:30pm (light refreshments will be served)
How?: To register please call Akirah Robinson at (412) 254-3038 or email circles@eastliberty.org or fill out this online form.
Additionally, we will be orienting volunteers who are interested in “mentoring” our families. This orientation will occur on November 24th from 7-8:30 at 6022 Broad St, Pittsburgh, PA 15206. If this piques your interest, sign up here and join us! Coming to orientation does not commit you to participating, but will be a great way for you to learn more about what we’ve been up to lately.
