Conversations in a Brave Space: Living at the Poverty Line, A Simulation Experience. (Off Site)

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Conversation in a Brave Space

Living at the Poverty Line: A Simulation Experience at Temple B’nai Chaim, 82 Portland Ave, Wilton, CT

PLEASE NOTE, this event will be held OFF SITE

Rebecca Wade-Rancourt, assistant professor at WCSU leads a unique, enlightening experience that helps individuals begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. The simulation moves people to think about the harsh realities of poverty and to talk about how communities can address the problem collectively.

This experience will give you a deeper insight into the daily challenges that many of our neighbors face when they live below the poverty line.  Meet Ann Aber. Like many people in poverty, Ann faces the daily struggle to keep a roof over her head and her children fed. Ann is just one person in the up to 26 families part of the Simulation.

During the Simulation, you will take on the identity of someone like Ann. You will work together with your “family” to meet basic needs, find a job, and send your kids to school, all with minimal resources. In this experience you will be tasked with overcoming obstacles that are based on real life experiences of people who live on the edge of poverty.

Afterwards you will have a chance to talk about your experience with others and learn from experts how this simulation aligns with real life.

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Our Facilitator

Rebecca Wade-Rancourt, is an assistant professor at Western Connecticut State University and a licensed clinical social worker since 2004. Rebecca specializes in working with women struggling with life transitions, family therapy and group work.

This discussion is part of the Conversations Series, created in partnership by the Redding League of Women Voters and the Mark Twain Library. This award-winning series offers opportunities to continue and expand conversations on race, justice and democracy. Community members can exchange ideas, hear differing perspectives and talk about our ever-evolving democracy.