Poverty Simulation - United Way of Knox County

Poverty and hunger often lead to increased emotional and financial stress, increased risk of illness, poor school performance in children, poor productivity on the job, and the cycle of struggling can seem unbearable. United Way of Knox County envisions a community where all individuals and families achieve their human potential through education, income stability and healthy lives. Imagine a world that fosters hope and opportunity for everyone where all children receive a quality education, the cycle of poverty and financial dependence ends, and everyone receives effective health care. We invite you to be a part of our work here in Knox County. Poverty Simulation enables participants to look at poverty from a variety of angles and then recognize and discuss the potential for change within the community. How will I pay for gas to get to work? Can I afford the prescription I need and have enough money this month to feed my children? My rent is due and so is my childcare - now what? During a Poverty Simulation, participants assume the roles of families facing challenging but typical day-to-day circumstances faced by families and individuals every day in Knox County. Please join the growing number of community members, service providers, clergy, educators, elected officials and community leaders who have had a unique and enlightening experience by attending United Way's Poverty Simulation on September 12, 2013. Join us in experiencing the realities of poverty! Thursday, September 12 8:30 a.m. Registration 9-11:30 a.m. Simulation The Salvation Army of Mount Vernon, 206 E. Ohio Avenue Please register by September 5 at liveunited@uwayknox.org or by calling 740-397-5721, ext. 101 There is no cost to attend but space is limited. Register today