Upcoming Events

Join us to rethink what it truly means to live in poverty. This interactive workshop will expand your understanding and foster greater compassion for the challenges many in our community face. You’ll leave with actionable insights and a renewed commitment to being part of the solution.

This eye-opening experience offers participants a chance to deepen their awareness of the daily struggles of those living with limited resources and constant stress. Through a dynamic Poverty Simulation, licensed by the Missouri Community Action Network (MCAN), attendees will step into the shoes of individuals and families in poverty, navigating the challenges of securing food, shelter, and other necessities over a simulated month (divided into four 15-minute weeks).

Participants will engage with community institutions, resource providers, and the complexities of living on the edge, gaining a deeper appreciation for the obstacles many face.

Why Attend?

• Develop a stronger understanding of poverty’s impact on individuals and communities.
• Build empathy and identify ways to better support vulnerable populations.
• Gain practical insights to guide your leadership and decision-making.

Don’t miss this transformative event designed to inspire action and strengthen our community.

Who should attend: School administrators, teachers, counselors, social workers, administrative assistants, local government officials, community partners, and community leaders are encouraged to attend this essential workshop.

This training will be held on February 26, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Litchfield CUSD #12 Professional Development Center, 1100 Old Rt 66, Litchfield, IL 62056. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. The cost to attend this event is $20/person. A light breakfast will be provided along with a portion of each registration being donated to a local homeless program. Each participant will receive 3.0 PD hours. 

Registration will close at 4:00 p.m. on February 21, 2025.