The poverty simulation, SPENT, was created by a Durham, North Carolina advertising agency as a way to engage new donors and volunteers for Urban Ministries of Durham (UMD), http://www.umdurham.org UMD is a diverse group of faith communities that care for Durham’s homeless and impoverished neighbors, providing food, shelter, clothing and supportive services for over 6,000 people every year. SPENT has crossed all geographic, economic, and social boundaries. Even educators and employers are using SPENT as an interactive lesson for their students and employees regarding financial literacy and social responsibility. People from all over the world are finding SPENT to be a valuable tool for understanding how difficult and painful it is to live on the edge of losing everything.
The module materials include step by step instructions that can help you complete this assignment, including hints for success. Please be sure to study those guidelines before beginning the simulation. Begin the SPENT activity here: http://playspent.org/
SPENT Poverty Simulation Instructions Play Spent Instructions EDUC 525 Summer 21