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
Three 15-Minute Months
Representing 90 days in poverty
15 Family Profiles
Represents actual families Think Tank has relationships with
15 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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Run and organize court dates, fees, and penalties.
Traffic: Low
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Report to work if employed, or apply for temporary/traditional employment.
Traffic: High
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Buy/Sell/Trade Pawn Shop Cards, Lottery Tickets, Liquor, Cash Checks.
Traffic: Low
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Receive Mentoring, Spiritual Support, AA/NA Meetings, Emergency Services.
Traffic: Low
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Receive Health Services, Counseling, Mental Health, Crisis Care
Traffic: Medium
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Apply for Public Benefits, Birth Certificate & SS Card, Child Support, and Child Services
Traffic: Low
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Apply for Permanent, Transitional, or Emergency Housing.
Traffic: Medium
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Public Safety, Jail, Court and Sex Offender Registry.
Traffic: Low
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Incarcerated Females (60 Days or less from release)
Traffic: High
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Incarcerated Males (60 Days or less from release)
Traffic: High
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Parole, Probation and dual supervision.
Traffic: Medium
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Job Search + Readiness Training, Continuing Education (GED, College, Vocational Ed)
Traffic: Low
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Public School, Childcare, After School Youth Programs
Traffic: Medium
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Food, Clothes, Prescriptions, Financial Services (Banking)
Traffic: High
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Obtain Transportation Passes, apply for Driver’s License/State ID Cards.
Traffic: High