A virtual simulation that highlights the lived realities and human impact of poverty.
Virtual COPE provides an online experience for individuals and organizations to better understand poverty, learn from people making the journey out of poverty, and become a change-maker in their organization.
How Does it Work?
90-minute virtual experience, integrating simulation, videos, discussions, and more
Guided facilitation throughout, using Zoom
Participants will make difficult decisions, work together to try and complete their tasks for one simulated week
Small breakout rooms with opportunities to discuss and debrief with your colleagues
Accommodates up to 120 participants at one time with the ability to add concurrent events
An Experience For Everyone.
The Virtual Cost of Poverty Experience has been designed to reflect the experience of poverty in various contexts. Find out how COPE can help your organization have a greater impact.
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Deepen the understanding of the social determinants of health, impacting healthcare delivery and outcomes.
Highlight the importance of learning from communities that are most affected by inequities in health and social conditions
Foster community discussions that can lead to change and new ways of thinking
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Deepen the understanding of the social and cultural challenges non-traditional students bring to the classroom
Broaden students' perspectives of real life challenges of low-income communities and stimulate news ways of addressing them in their particular field of study
Stimulate critical reflection for those leaders of higher education who may be removed from the issues of poverty in America
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Deepen the understanding of stressors that challenge student performance
Better understand the social, economic and racial disparities that impact students and their families
Foster better environments for parent-staff relationships and community partnerships to improve learning outcomes.
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Deepen the understanding of the complexities of poverty and the impact it has on the broader community
Offer thoughtful insight and discussion on the economic and social justice issues that often divide our communities
Better equip our outreach services, ministries, and programs to engage with community needs more holistically and relationally
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Deepen the understanding of the stresses and challenges low-income workers and their families face everyday
Build effective policies and practices that retain, support and advance low-wage workers
Inspire discussion on diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Are you a California-based organization that works with Medi-Cal beneficiaries?
You may be eligible to receive Virtual COPE at no cost to you or your staff through the California PATH initiative, along with other services and resources.
