Community Simulations

Step into the shoes of families balancing life on a limited budget

Build Understanding & Strengthen Community

Our interactive simulations provide participants with a firsthand look at the challenges many ALICE households face every day. Through immersive, real-world experiences, participants gain a deeper understanding of financial hardship, the difficult decisions families must make, and the vital role community resources and partnerships play in creating pathways to lasting financial stability.

Experience the Reality. Inspire Change.

A mother in her 20s with her two young daughters are grocery shopping at a wholesale store. The kids are in a double seat shopping cart as the mom shops and pushes the cart through the store.

Household Survival Simulation

The Household Survival Simulation is an interactive activity designed to place participants in the shoes of ALICE families as they navigate the realities of balancing income, expenses, and everyday needs. This simulation focuses on the financial pressures households experience when managing a monthly budget and making decisions based on limited resources.

Man and boy at laptop computer with calculator and spreadsheet

Financial & Community Resilience Simulation

The Financial & Community Resilience Simulation is an interactive, strengths-based experience designed to look beyond the household budget and explore the role that resources, relationships, and community connections play in building financial stability. Participants step into the role of ALICE households as they navigate real-life situations.