The Options Committee of Making Kenora HOME has proposed the second annual poverty challenge, A Walk in Other’s Shoes. Community members have been asked to spend seven days facing some of the challenges poverty causes. The event takes place during the second week of February, which is the annual Week of Action Against Poverty.Participants will live off $52.00 for the entire seven days. This includes all food and drink, entertainment, some personal supplies and transportation costs. Each participant will be given a daily challenge card that will reveal an additional challenge; they must complete the challenge before the day’s end.An opening event is scheduled to be held at City of Kenora Council Chambers at 12:00 pm on Wed. February 8th. The closing event will be held at the Kenora Recreation Centre Rotary Room at 12:00 pm on Thursday February 16th. Both are open to the public.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

A Walk in Others' Shoes

Noon today was the kick-off for the Poverty Challenge. It asks volunteers to live on social assistance rates of $7 a day or $52 for the week. Already, I'm having to make choices, as my razor blades need changing and my usual brand can cost $18-$20 for a set. Ken O'Neil's invited me to lunch, but since I've only got $7 I might be the one having coffee. He says it's okay to watch him eat... What a guy... Apparently, donations of food or meals aren't allowed, in order to get the full effect.
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