Meeting ALICE: Film Screening & Poverty Simulation Workshop

Schedule

Thu Nov 13 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Baxter Community Center | Grand Rapids, MI

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About this Event

Meeting ALICE- Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed

Date: November 13, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Location: Baxter Community Center

Join us at Baxter Community College for Meeting ALICE, a community event featuring the screening of the Mutually Inclusive film Meeting ALICE and an interactive Poverty Education Workshop by Access of West Michigan. Together, we’ll explore the realities of systemic poverty through film, role-play, and guided discussion building empathy, sharing stories, and inspiring action.

Why Attend?

• Increase awareness of systemic poverty and its impact on our neighbors.

• Strengthening empathy and connection with our community.

• Walk away with tools and ideas to inspire meaningful change.

Snacks and lunch will be provided.

Agenda (Tentative)

  • 9:00 AM – Welcome & Meeting ALICE Film Screening
  • 10:00 AM – Poverty Simulation Workshop (interactive role-play & debriefs)
  • 12:30 PM – Lunch & Closing Reflections

This event is hosted by WGVU Public Media in partnership with Access of West Michigan, with support from community partners including Heart of West Michigan United Way.

Seats are limited to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience, please reserve your spot today.


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Where is it happening?

Baxter Community Center, 935 Baxter Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States

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