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kNOw Poverty Summit

Presented by Community Action Services & Food Bank at Provo Library at Academy Square, Provo UT

Sep 23 2021
kNOw Poverty Summit

Take part in a poverty simulation based on real people’s lives to understand common challenges and identify effective strategies to address poverty. Connect with and learn from leaders who are making practical solutions that work for everyone.

Could you survive for one month in poverty? Participate in an immersive poverty simulation to find out, and change the way you think about poverty forever. Based on real people and real experiences, the poverty simulation is designed to help participants begin to understand what it might be like to live in a low-income family trying to survive from month to month. The object is to sensitize participants to the realities faced by low-income people. Come hear from and connect with elected ... view more »

ADMISSION INFO

The Poverty Simulation in the afternoon is free but pre-registration is required. Tickets for morning speakers and luncheon are $10. Find out more at knowpovertysummit.eventbrite.com.

LOCATION

Provo Library at Academy Square

550 North University Avenue, Provo, UT 84601