PITTSBORO, NC—Chatham Community Library, in partnership with the Chatham County Department of Social Services, will host a Community Action Network Poverty Simulation on Monday, August 3, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Holmes Family Meeting Room. This free program is open to the public. Registration is required and attendance is limited to 70 participants.

WHAT: Community Action Network Poverty Simulation

WHEN: Monday, August 3, 2026, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Chatham Community Library, Holmes Family Meeting Room, 197 NC Hwy 87, Pittsboro, NC 27312

Community Action Network's Poverty Simulation is an interactive learning experience designed to help participants better understand the realities of living in poverty. During the facilitated simulation, participants take on the roles of families facing financial hardship and work to provide basic necessities and housing while managing a limited budget through four 15-minute "weeks." Along the way, they interact with community agencies, navigate unexpected challenges, and experience barriers commonly faced by individuals and families with limited resources. The simulation encourages participants to view poverty from multiple perspectives while fostering discussion about opportunities to create positive change within the local community.

Registration is required and may be completed online at https://tinyurl.com/CCL-Poverty.

For additional information about the event, please contact LeAnn McKoy with the Chatham County Department of Social Services at 919-642-6935.