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Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE)
October 12 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT
Free
More than 40% of U.S. households struggle to afford essential needs, pushing them to make difficult decisions and take significant risks every day.
The Cost of Poverty Experience is a 2.5 hour simulation that explores the lived experience of poverty firsthand through the eyes of real families. The experiential nature of this training helps organizations and communities more deeply understand the human and systemic impacts of poverty.
For years, many top down or well-intentioned approaches to poverty have left out the wisdom and leadership of those closest to the challenges. Created with the input of individuals with personal experience in poverty, COPE sheds light on these challenges and catalyzes meaningful dialogue and action. This experience challenges participants to rethink poverty, respond effectively, and partner with those affected for change.
COPE is a tool that will help us:
- Deepen our understanding of the lived realities and human impact of poverty in the United States.
- Improve practices and approaches to better engage and partner with people navigating poverty.
- Work more effectively with others in your community to foster opportunities and environments where all people can thrive.
Think Tank, Inc. “The Cost of Poverty Experience (COPE).” ThinkTank. Accessed August 31, 2024. https://thinktank-inc.org/cope.