Understanding Poverty and Opportunity

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Please register by October 18.

A WEDC Workshop: Understanding Poverty and Opportunity

WEDC's DEIB Committee (Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging) has arranged an interactive poverty simulation workshop exploring the choices, challenges and barriers faced by individuals and families facing poverty. 

Step into the realities of poverty and experience the difficult choices families make every day. 

Facilitator: Debbi Akers, Executive Director of the Cornerstone Initiative

Please complete this form to register for the workshop. We'll send reminders ahead of time.

• October 20, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:00
• Terry Heights Community Center at the Meadow Drive Baptist Church
• 1000 Meadow Drive, Huntsville, AL 35816

Pizza and salad will be served.

There is no fee for the workshop, but we anticipate a wait list, so please plan to attend or let us know if you cannot make it.

REGISTER HERE