UNITED TO SOLVE HOMELESSNESS
United Way of Mesa County is partnering with numerous local agencies to create a community-based education workshop and immersive experience to help raise awareness, inspire solutions, and help solve the issue of homelessness in our community. The program will be designed to educate the general public, business community, local government, and nonprofits on the impacts of homelessness in our community and how to advocate for change.
Program Planning Coalition Partners
Mesa County
Habitat for Humanity of Mesa County
City of Grand Junction Housing Division
Grand Junction Housing Authority
HomewardBound of the Grand Valley
Grand Valley Catholic Outreach
Mutual Aid Partners
St. Mary’s Medical Center
Grand Junction Veteran Affairs
Hilltop Community Resources
Made possible by Wells Fargo. Thank you for your support!
Interested in supporting local agencies that serve our unhoused population? Click below to learn about our United to Solve Homelessness Fund
Poverty Immersion Experience
As phase 1 of the United to Solve Homelessness program, United Way of Mesa County is facilitating Poverty Immersion Experiences utilizing the Community Action Poverty Simulation kit (CAPS). This Immersion takes participants through a simulated month in the life of an individual or family member living in poverty. This powerful exercise can foster profound shifts in perspectives and inspire action towards creating a stronger and more compassionate community.
The experience offers a unique opportunity to step into the shoes of a low-income family, navigating life with limited resources, while providing for their children and accessing essential community services.
Through this simulation, participants gain insight into the structural barriers and emotional challenges faced by individuals living in poverty. Understanding the tough decisions they must make, the fears they confront, and the frustrations they endure on a daily basis can enable our community to create meaningful support systems.
The next Public Poverty Immersion Experience is coming soon, please check back later for more information!
Would you like to volunteer rather than participate? We need volunteers to roleplay as service providers, employers, teachers, bankers, etc. Learn more and sign up by clicking below.
