MMI Hosts Community Poverty Simulation

Alabama Possible describes the simulation as an interactive experience that helps facilitate understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in our community who are living at or below the poverty level. It increases participants' understanding of hardships and the emotional toll experienced by impoverished members of our society and the work it takes to achieve self-sufficiency. Participants experiences typical challenges faced by individuals living in the context of constrained financial circumstances including maintaining employment, caring for children or elderly family members, seeking public assistance, and dealing with transportation issues.