THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION, If you are interested in participating in a future simulation, please sign up for the November 18th event Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Poverty Simulation 

The Community Action Poverty Simulation breaks down stereotypes by allowing participants to step into the real life situations of others. This simulation allows individuals to walk a month in the shoes of someone who is facing poverty and realize how complex and interconnected issues of poverty really are.

Participants will take on the role of a member of a family facing a variety of challenging but typical circumstances. Each family is given a card explaining its unique circumstances and then tasked with finding food, shelter, and other basic necessities by accessing various community resources. 

Event Date: July 30, 2026  Time:  9:30am to 12:00pm     Location : 422 S Church St, Grapevine, TX 76501     

Registration ends July 15, 2026 to ensure we meet the minimum number of participants 

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION, If you are interested in participating in a future simulation, please sign up for the November 18th event Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Poverty Simulation

If you have already participated in the Poverty Simulation, playing a staff role is a great opportunity to participate and help others gain a better understanding of the effects of poverty. We need 25- 30  people to play these roles. Click the button to volunteer at our next simulation!  Voluteer Training will be hosted July 21, 2026 from 9:30 to 10:30am. Plus Attendance and participation July 30th 9am to 12:30pm to ensure a successful poverty simulation. 

Your role 
Play the role of a community service provider and help
participants better understand the realities of families facing
poverty. No experience needed — this is a powerful, guided
learning experience for everyone involved.

What to expect
1-hour training provided with all materials and clear
instructions — no prep needed on your end
Help with simple setup (chairs, name labels) and assist with breakdown afterward.