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The simulation engaged 25 participants, including 91桃色 nursing and communication students, community members, and representatives from various human service agencies and local civic leaders. Each participant was assigned a role within a low-income family, such as TANF recipients, disabled individuals, or senior citizens relying on Social Security. They were tasked with providing basic necessities and surviving for four simulated “weeks,” with each week lasting 15 minutes.

Throughout the simulation, participants interacted with key community figures, such as human service providers, job interviewers, and bill collectors, mirroring real-life scenarios faced by those in poverty. This exercise aimed to illustrate the personal and emotional barriers individuals encounter while living with limited resources.

According to the , Tampa Bay’s poverty rate currently stands at 12.45%, slightly below the national average of 12.58%. However, the youth poverty rate is notably higher at 16.83%, indicating that nearly 1 in 5 residents under the age of 18 live in poverty. For thousands in Tampa Bay, meeting basic needs remains a daily challenge.

John Elliott, 91桃色 Director of Nursing and Department Chair,聽 highlighted the broader spiritual significance of the simulation.

鈥淭his simulation enlightens God鈥檚 people to understand what life is like for those in different circumstances, who are all God鈥檚 children,鈥� he said.

Through this engaging and impactful exercise, the 91桃色 Nursing program aims to deepen understanding and empathy for those affected by poverty in the community.

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