Poverty Simulation

Hunger & Homelessness
Awareness Week
November 15-21, 2009

STUDENTS! Join us for College of Charleston’s
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Kick-Off!


Monday, November 16


8:45 a.m. – FREE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY! (Cougar Mall)
The first 100 students to come by Cougar Mall will get a free t-shirt! Wear your free t-shirt on that day to help spread awareness about Hunger & Homelessness in our community!

4:30 p.m. – Mayor Riley’s Annual Hunger & Homelessness Proclamation (Stern Center Ballroom)
Come hear Mayor Riley give his annual Hunger & Homelessness Proclamation in the Stern Center Ballroom.

5:00 – 5:15 p.m. – Poverty Simulation Registration (Stern Center Ballroom)

5:15– 7:45 p.m. – Poverty Simulation (Stern Center Ballroom)
The Poverty Simulation provides participants with the opportunity to assume the role of a low-income family member for a simulated one-month period. Some participants will be TANF recipients, some will be disabled, some will find themselves homeless, and others will be senior citizens on Social Security. Throughout the activity, participants will have to provide basic necessities, attend school and work, pay bills, and interact with social services.

** Light refreshments will be provided.

Registration:

Registering is easy! To take on the role of a family member in the Poverty Simulation, please e-mail Volunteer@cofc.edu or call 953.5838. The registration deadline is Monday, November 2.

Since participants will be assigned to the role of a family member, it is VERY IMPORTANT that if you sign up to attend that you actually show up. Poverty Simulation participants should also attend the Mayor’s Proclamation.


Poverty Simulation is presented in cooperatoin with East Cooper Community Outreach (ECCO)