The Poverty Experience
Dr. Stephanie Blevins facilitates engaging, hands-on group experiences designed to deepen participants’ understanding of poverty and its impact on individuals and communities. Through interactive activities and guided reflection, participants gain both intellectual and emotional insight into the challenges faced by those living in poverty. These sessions encourage honest exploration of personal and societal biases, foster empathy, and inspire actionable steps toward meaningful community change. By combining learning with emotional connection, Dr. Blevins helps groups move from awareness to impact—building stronger, more compassionate communities.
2-Hour Poverty Experience
$850
Focus:
A concise, high-impact introduction to poverty through the lens of major life expenses—housing, childcare, transportation, food, and healthcare.
Experience Includes:
Interactive poverty simulation focused on essential life costs
Guided reflection and group discussion on real-world tradeoffs
Workbook highlighting major budget categories and systemic barriers
Resource list for continued team learning
Duration: 2 hours
Participant Limit: 10 individuals per session
Fee:
$850 per session (includes facilitation, 10 workbooks, and materials) plus travel.
Additional participants: $100 each
Ideal for staff trainings, board development, and community awareness events.
4-Hour Poverty Experience
$1500
Focus:
A deeper, full-scale experience that walks participants through the entire poverty simulation workbook, connecting lived experiences to systemic understanding and actionable change.
Experience Includes:
Full poverty simulation (all workbook components)
Extended guided debrief and emotional reflection
Team-based analysis of root causes and hidden barriers
Collaborative action-planning session for practical next steps
Follow-up discussion guide for continued growth
Duration: 4 hours
Participant Limit: 10 individuals per session
Fee:
$1,500 per session (includes facilitation, 10 workbooks, and materials) plus travel
Additional participants: $120 each (15 maximum)
Best suited for leadership teams, educators, social service providers, or cross-sector coalitions ready to move from empathy to strategy.
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