Simulation demonstrates challenges facing Jefferson City’s poor
“During the exercise, participants are expected to meet basic needs, like food, shelter, clothing and education, by using available resources. They must find ways to pay mortgages or rent, provide their families with clothing and medicine, and meet transportation needs.
When the simulation ends, participants turn in evaluations of the event. The evaluations provide some insight into how challenging it can be for someone to learn what resources were available to them and how to assess them.
Stefani Thompson, CMCA community organizer in Cole County, said the exercise helps break down the myths people have about poverty.”