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
A Phone is required for most resources.
Resource Leaders need to be comfortable utilizing their phones during the session. This means scanning QR codes via cell phone and accessing the app to deposit or withdraw funds for participants.
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 14 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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Participants can pay loans and cash checks. Also operates as an ATM.
Traffic: Low
Use of Phone: Low
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Court appointments, hearings, and payment of fines.
Traffic: Low
Use of Phone: Low
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AA/NA Meetings, prayer, and limited assistance. Also runs Daycare.
Traffic: Low
Use of Phone: None
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Food stamps, cash, and subsidies (medical insurance/childcare).
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: Low
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Collects housing payments (rent mortgage, etc.), and offers emergency shelter.
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: High
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Participants report for work if employed, or to apply for a job.
Traffic: High
Use of Phone: High
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Purchase groceries, household items, fill prescriptions.
Traffic: High
Use of Phone: High
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Local park to host community events
No Resource Leader assigned here.
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Ensures the safety and enforces laws for the community.
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: None
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Children will report each week, and do not need transportation. College students report for the last five minutes of each week.
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: None
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Offers quick cash opportunities, gig jobs (rideshare + food delivery).
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: High
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All transportation passes (Bus, Gas, Walk), collects utility bills + car repair payments.
Traffic: High
Use of Phone: High
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Odd-numbered families report here for doctor appointments.
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: High Use
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Even-numbered families report here for doctor appointments.
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: High Use
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Helps Family Health Center 2 patients navigate resources.
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: No Use
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Urgent Health care needs that require overnight help
Traffic: Medium
Use of Phone: High Use