Poverty Simulator

SIMULATION PURPOSE

  •  Gain a better understanding of the realities of living in poverty in our community
  •  Understand how United Way fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in our community.
  •  Learn how you can help end poverty for individuals in your community.

Make 1 Choice For Each:

  •  Housing
  •  Healthcare
  •  Food
  •  Transportation
  •  Technology
  •  Child Care
  •  Utilities
  •  Spending Money

15 Credits & 8 Decisions

  •  You will have options worth between 1 and 3 credits for each of the 8 categories.
  •  Where will you choose 3 credits and where will you choose 1?
  •  Will you have 1 meal a day or 3? Healthcare or not? Transportation or not?
  •  Let's see what you decide ...

Family of 4

Two Parents, Two Kids
HOUSING - SELECT ONE

HEALTH CARE - SELECT ONE

FOOD PER PERSON - SELECT ONE

TRANSPORTATION - SELECT ONE

TECHNOLOGY ACCESS - SELECT ONE

CHILD CARE - CHOOSE ONE

UTILITIES - CHOOSE ONE

SPENDING MONEY - CHOOSE ONE

Remaining Credits

Housing1


Housing2


Housing3


Health1


Healthcare2


Healthcare3


Food1


Food2


Food3


Transportation1


transportation2


transportation3

 

technology1


technology2


technology3


Childcare 1


childcare2


Childcare3


Utility1


Utility2


Utility3

 

Spending1


Spending2


Spending3


15

You are OUT OF CREDITS!