Most people in our society are so busy with their own lives and
activities that they don’t have time to consider the plight of the
millions of our fellow citizens who struggle daily with providing
just the basics for themselves and their families.

Many work more than one job to try to make ends meet. Others, because of age and/or disabilities, try to survive on very limited,
fixed income and live in dread that some unexpected expense
will force them to choose between food, medicine or rent.

Poverty Simulation 2017 allows indiviuals to personally experience what it's like to "walk a month" in the shoes of someone who is facing poverty. A scenario driven simulation facilitated by the Texas Health and Human Services, Dept. of Family and Protective Services, it 
thoroughly immerses participants in the reality of the day-to-day challenges that so many low income individuals and families face.
It is profoundly moving and interactive event.

By providing the opportunity for people to participate in this simulation, the UTMB Sealy Center on Aging’s RSVP Volunteer Program hopes
to raise awareness of these issues and give people the chance to get involved through volunteer work if they want to help those who are in such desperate need.

Poverty Simulation 2017 is an excellent educational and strategic 
mapping tool.  

• It helps us "re-think" the stereotypes of poverty by allowing particpants to step into the real life situations.
   
• It illuminates the complex and interconnected issues of poverty. 
   
• It helps identify the areas of change needed to directly impact
  the effects of poverty on the individuals and families in our communities.

• Participants are introduced to local organizations in need of volunteers to assist vulnerable populations.

Cost: FREE
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Funding for Poverty Simulation 2017 generously provided by 
UTMB Sealy Center of Aging's RSVP Volunteer Program.
RSVP is funded in part by the Corporation for National & Community Service and the
Department of Aging and Disability Services.

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Simulation Facilitator: 

 
Tanya N. Rollins, MSW
Child Protective Services Disproportionality Manager
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
Also an adjunct faculty member at Texas State University, San Marcos- School of Social Work, Ms.Rollins
has worked in the Texas child welfare system for 24 years in roles as an intake specialist, intake supervisor,
training specialist, and training manager. Currently she is charged with examining the racial and ethnic disparities in the child welfare system while working with internal and external partners to eliminate the disparities. 

Refreshments: Light breakfast* and Lunch will be provided.  
*Special thanks to United Way Galveston County Mainland for donuts & coffee

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