Category Archives: Poverty Blog

Take the Michigan Food Stamp Challenge

By Betsy Thompson, on October 7, 2008 | Comments (0)

Leading up to the 2008 Voices for Action Poverty Summit, the Voices for Action Network is partnering with the Food Bank Council of Michigan to recruit and add to the 100 Michigan leaders taking (…)

Bread For The World Sunday

By Betsy Thompson, on September 19, 2008 | Comments (0)

Bread for the World Sunday is an opportunity for churches to renew their commitment to overcoming hunger and poverty in God’s world. On October 19 and other Sundays this fall, worshiping communities across the (…)

Recent Poverty Simulations

By Betsy Thompson, on September 19, 2008 | Comments (0)

Recent Poverty Simulations:

Last month was busy but exciting with three Poverty Simulations within one week! Each simulation was unique and brought up different issues in regards to the struggles of poverty. Below are (…)

Poverty Simulation in the Czech Republic

By Betsy Thompson, on August 14, 2008 | Comments (0)

This past month, Marsha and I had the amazing opportunity to take the Poverty Simulation to Prague! We were asked by the YMCA to present at the YMCA International Festival (www.ymca2008.com). 6,700 people from more (…)