Thank you for leading a Community Resource Station.
In this role, you will represent a business or organization that interacts with families facing the challenges of poverty.
Watch the Orientation Video
How COPE Works
Four 15-Minute Weeks
Representing one month in poverty
15 Family Profiles
Represents actual families Think Tank has relationships with
14 Resources
Each with 1-3 Resource Leaders
COPE Facilitator
Leads the session and will answer any questions you have.
The Community Resources
The 13 resources, which will be “owned and operated” by Resource Leaders, will each be provided with their own set of materials and props. The materials will include an instructional silhouette, individualized forms, and the proper paperwork families need to successfully utilize the specific resource. A description of each are listed given below.
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Buy/Sell/Trade/Pawn Item Cards, loans, lottery tickets.
Traffic: Low
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Food stamps, cash, and assistance (medical, and childcare)
Traffic: Medium
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Court appointments, hearings, and payment of fines.
Traffic: Low
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AA/NA Meetings, and limited help. Runs homeless shelter
Traffic: Low
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Make housing and/or loan payments, cashes checks
Traffic: Medium
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Report here for work if employed, or to apply for a job.
Traffic: High
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For School-aged children and Community College
Traffic: Medium
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Bus and Walking Passes, child care, and limited assistance
Traffic: High
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Purchase Gas, pay utilities and buy food
Traffic: High
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Odd numbered families report here for doctor appointments.
Traffic: Medium
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Even numbered families report here for doctor appointments.
Traffic: Medium
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Urgent Health care needs that require overnight help
Traffic: Low
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Filling prescriptions
Traffic: Low
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Helps Family Health Center 2 patients navigate resources.
Traffic: Medium