On Tuesday, May 6th, Berks County Community Foundation hosted a poverty simulation event at GoggleWorks, facilitated by Community Action Partnership of Lancaster. Dozens of community leaders attended to gain an understanding of the daily struggles faced by individuals living in poverty. School administrators, local government officials, mental health professionals, attorneys, and nonprofit organization staff participated in this event.
Cindy Milian, Health & Human Services Program Officer at the Community Foundation, organized and participated in the simulation. She shared her thoughts after the event: “I felt uplifted to see the variety of community leaders who actively participated in this simulation and voiced their renewed compassion for the Berks County residents who are struggling just to survive. With 41% of Berks County residents living paycheck to paycheck, I’m glad that conversations were had to discuss how we can all play a part in reducing the barriers faced by those living in poverty.”
To learn more about this event, email Cindy at cindym@bccf.org.
