Name: Haverstraw Collaborative Poverty Simulation Experience
Start: 2017-12-06T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2017-12-06T14:00:00-05:00
Location: Haverstraw Center

Haverstraw Collaborative Poverty Simulation Experience

The Haverstraw Collaborative began in November 2001.  The Collaborative is open to all community organizations that provide services to the residents of Haverstraw.  The Collaborative meets the first Wednesday of every month from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. at the Haverstraw Center, 50 West Broad Street,Haverstraw, NY 10927.Mission StatementWe come together to unite our efforts and resources for the health, safety, and well being of the children, youth, elders adults and families of Haverstraw, and to raise the quality of life for all people of our diverse community.PurposeFor all community-based organizations serving the children, youth, elders, adults and families of Haverstraw to meet monthly in a spirit of non-partisanship and cooperation in order to:-Jointly identify emerging community needs and issues- Network and exchange information-Empower and build capacity of the community-based organizations in Haverstraw serving children, youth, elders, adults and families-Collectively identify and share resources-Find commonality of purpose, define opportunities, build trust and increase collaboration-Increase mutual respect and resolve conflicts positively-Centralize information and learning while eliminating duplicative efforts-Advocate together on behalf of the children, youth, elders, adults and families of Haverstraw

The Haverstraw Collaborative

For our December Haverstraw Collaborative meeting, we are hosting a special event, with an extended time frame (10am to 2pm). Please join us for our POVERTY SIMULATION EXPERIENCE- read below:        
 
Poverty is a reality for many individuals and families. But unless you’ve experienced poverty, it’s difficult to truly understand.  The Haverstraw Collaborative, in conjunction with the Rockland Teachers' Center, will be facilitating a 4-hour Poverty Simulation Experience at the December Haverstraw Collaborative meeting- Wednesday, December 6th from 10-2pm- that will be a unique, enlightening experience to help individuals begin to understand what life is like with a shortage of money and an abundance of stress. It will move you to think about the harsh realities of poverty and to talk about how both school and local communities can address the problem collectively.
Families and individuals living in poverty face multiple challenges every day including: how to pay for food to feed their children, how to pay their rent, their childcare, transportation and medicine. This simulation will bridge the gap from misconception to understanding. It will allow participants to assume the roles of up to 26 different families facing a variety of obstacles including homelessness, unemployment and suddenly facing the responsibility of raising grandchildren.
This experience will mean different things to different participants. Poverty and hunger can lead to increased emotional and financial stress, increased risk of illness, and poor school performance.  For educators, it can help them understand some of the complex issues their students and parents deal with on a daily basis. For local leaders, it can help them create programs and initiatives that will effectively address the issues facing those in their community. Poverty is not a stand-alone issue – understanding it will inspire a commitment to making a positive difference.

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