Support SCAN during National Child Abuse Prevention Month!

9am-Noon First Assembly of God 700 West Braddock Road Alexandria, VA 22302 SCAN of Northern Virginia will be facilitating a Community Action Poverty Simulation for our CASA volunteers. Space is still available so we invite other community professionals and community volunteers to join us for this meaningful morning the last Saturday of April. As a participant, you will assume the role of a low-income family member living on a limited budget. You may be a mom with two kids, or a dad who's just been laid off. You could be disabled, or a senior citizen on social security. Whatever your circumstances, your goal will be to keep a roof over your head and pay your bills during the course of four 15-minute "weeks." While trying to meet your basic needs, you will interact with human service agencies, schools, employers, pawn shops, payday lenders, and the health care system. According to the Children’s Defense Fund, “nearly 1 in 5 American children are living in poverty. Two-thirds live in working families.” Come join us to experience a glimpse of the realities they face every day. Participation is free but space is limited so please rsvp by April 20 at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/casa-poverty-simulation-can-you-walk-a-day-in-their-shoes-tickets-43661151680

Please sign up on Volunteer Alexandria's website as well as using the link above.

Thank you!