Ever wondered what it's like for American families living at or below the poverty level?

Want to know more?

Come participate in the POVERTY SIMULATION!

This poverty simulation was developed by the Community Action Partnership of Missouri and has been successful in the Pittsburgh area and around the country. In the simulation, participants assume the roles of different families facing poverty. The task of the “families” is to provide for their basic necessities and shelter during the course of four 15-minute “weeks”.

This activity is a simulation, not a game—by participating, you will gain a greater understanding of the difficulties a family faces when living in poverty.

Don't miss this opportunity to participate in a unique experience! Please forward this e-mail to friends who may be interested. All are invited!

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Thank you to our Sponsors!

Carnegie Mellon's Office of the Vice Provost for Education

Thank you to our Partners!

Pittsburgh Social Venture Partners is a partnership of philanthropic-minded individuals who invest their time, expertise and capital in innovative nonprofits serving at-risk youth. PSVP Provides a unique forum through which individuals can effect positive, lasting change in their communities.

Heinz School’s Institute for Social Innovationhas been established to foster creativity and entrepreneurship in the social sector. Their aim is to bring a uniquely Carnegie Mellon spin to the field of social innovation - a focus on applied research, using the latest in science and technology, calling on their broad knowledge and talent base, to work with the innovative nonprofits in Pittsburgh and to make an impact on the public interest. 

TechBridgeWorld is a Carnegie Mellon research program that designs and implements technology innovations for sustainable development.