LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Health Department is hosting a poverty simulation in the hopes that local leaders can learn more about the practical challenges of life in poverty. The day-long group session walks participants through one month in poverty by giving them a new identity and challenges and forcing them to try to navigate life, with actors playing public resources. "How do you handle having a chronic disease? Having a … [Read more...]
Livingston County Survey Weighs Community’s Needs for 2016
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County is asking its residents what they think about local poverty, both in their own households and in the community. According to a press release from the Livingston County Community Initiatives Council, (CIC) the findings from this survey will become a part of the 2016 Livingston County Community Needs Assessment. "Poverty has become an increasing problem for our nation in recent years and Livingston County … [Read more...]