Poverty Simulation

Poverty Simulation: April 14, 1-4pm

www.techbridgeworld.org/PovertySimulation

Ever wondered what it's like for American families living at or below the poverty level?

Want to know more?

Come participate in the POVERTY SIMULATION!

A special event sponsored by Carnegie Mellon's Office of the Vice Provost for Education and hosted by TechBridgeWorld in collaboration with Pittsburgh Social Venture Partners and the Heinz School’s Institute for Social Innovation

This poverty simulation was developed by the Community Action Partnership of Missouri and has been successful in the Pittsburgh area and around the country. In the simulation, participants assume the roles of different families facing poverty. The task of the “families” is to provide for their basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute “weeks”.

This activity is a simulation, not a game—by participating, you will gain a greater understanding of the difficulties a family faces when living in poverty.

Don't miss this opportunity to participate in a unique experience! Please forward this e-mail to friends who may be interested. All are invited!


WHEN: Saturday, April 14, 2007

TIME: 1:00 - 4:00 pm

WHERE: Carnegie Mellon University, Newell Simon Hall Atrium

COST: Free

Refreshments will be served after the event.

Register now at http://www.techbridgeworld.org/PovertySimulation There is no registration deadline but we need to get a minimum number of signups to make it work .
If you need any more information or have questions, please contact Sarah Belousov, .

For more descriptions and information, including press articles from the January simulation held at University of Pittsburgh, please visit: http://www.psvp.org/Events/povertysimulation.html.