Step Up Savannah Poverty Simulation

In Savannah, over 37,600 people live at or below the poverty level. Most are considered the "working poor," receiving a minimum or low wage. The poverty simulation experience is designed to help participants begin to understand the barriers faced by a typical low-income family trying to survive from month to month.

Who might participate?
Anyone who wants to understand the people with whom they work or the people in their communities who need thier support. Walk a mile in the shoes of those facing poverty to try to understand the situations and decisions people experience every day.