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The Poverty Simulation: September 12, 2026

To ground our theological study in real-world experience, we are partnering with SC Thrive to host a Poverty Simulation on Saturday, Sep 12, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Central Energy.
This is for anyone over the age of 13.

You should know that this is not an abstract exercise. It is an intensive, immersive, hands-on experience where participants navigate a simulated month of living in poverty. You will face the very real hurdles families experiencing poverty encounter daily:

• Housing instability and utility challenges

• Employment barriers and transportation limitations

• Difficult choices regarding basic services and food security

The simulation is designed to build empathy by placing you inside the experience rather than looking in from the outside. We encourage you to walk into this morning asking yourself: What do I actually know about poverty, and what have I simply assumed?