Each year\, class members in the \;West Des Moines Chamber&rsquo\;s Leadership Academy\, along with interested community members\, participate in a Poverty Simulation at WDM Christian Church. \; \; This simulation provides a unique opportunity to experience the virtual realities of poverty in an effort to begin eliminating poverty in our community.
\n\nThe Poverty Simulation begins with an introduction and ends with a chance for participants to share their thoughts\, feelings and develop plans for action.
\n\nParticipants play the roles of family members facing poverty. \;Some are homeless\; others are disabled. \; Some are retired people raising their grandchildren. \; The task of each family is to provide for basic necessities and shelter during four 15-minute &ldquo\;weeks&rdquo\;.
\n\nAdditional volunteers\, many of whom have faced poverty themselves\, may staff the simulation. \;They play the roles of grocers\, landlords\, police officers\, social workers\, bankers and employers.
\n\nThe Poverty Simulation will be held on Thursday\, November \;15\, from 12:00-4:30 in the Fellowship Hall of West Des Moines Christian Church\, 4501 Mills Civic Parkway. \; We welcome anyone interested in participating in this meaningful and impactful exercise. \;
\n\nPlease contact Jeana Schultz at the WDM Chamber at 222-3679 or jeana@wdmchamber.org \;if you would like to take part or register to volunteer online here.
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