The Center for Community Insight, Inc.

The Center for Community Insight, Inc. We provide personalized M.A.C.A. Poverty Simulations, and poverty-focused educational programs, and consulting services.

Our Poverty Simulation is approved by the NYS CLE Board for 1 Unit of Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (D&I) Credit. Nic, Samantha, and Eileen have been colleagues and collaborators for several years in various capacities. A few years ago we participated in a Poverty Simulation at a conference we were all attending. Blown away by the training, we decided to bring the Poverty Simulation

to Albany. However, after trying to schedule a training for Albany Law School students, we discovered that the training is not generally available to the public, or is prohibitively expensive for many small groups to do. We decided to purchase the training course, become facilitators, and start a nonprofit organization. We want to make the Poverty Simulation accessible to anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of some of the issues facing people who are experiencing poverty and to develop a greater degree of empathy for the poor. We believe that this training will change the way people think about poverty, which will improve the way providers serve the poor and increase access to critical and necessary services for people experiencing poverty. Please visit our website for more information about us, the Poverty Simulation, and how to book a training for your group!

11/09/2022

We’ve been dormant since the pandemic because the poverty simulation requires a large group in a tight space to work best. We can’t wait to schedule another poverty simulation soon though!

02/25/2020

Hello friends! It’s time to start scheduling your Poverty Simulation for Summer & Fall 2020 sessions!

You need 50-100 participants;
a 3 hr block of time for the training;
Event space for this live action role playing simulation, &
Maybe snacks or a small meal.

We bring everything else!

We are CLE approved and would be willing to apply for CEU approval w/ a host organization.

Please visit our website for more details & contact us if you are interested!

For many of the reasons this blog explains, we always love partnering with the Medical college!
12/03/2019

For many of the reasons this blog explains, we always love partnering with the Medical college!

Poverty impacts more than 40 million people in the United States, including thousands in our communities. Although it is not something that medicine can cure, it is something that the health care field can address. Seeking to advance understanding and advocacy for those in need was the goal of a rec...

If you have been interested in hosting a Poverty Simulation for your group or organization, and want to learn more about...
10/23/2019

If you have been interested in hosting a Poverty Simulation for your group or organization, and want to learn more about them, we are offering 5 free spots at our next program! This program is eligible for D&I CLE.
Send me a DM to register.
Nov. 5 | St. Rose College | 12-3PM.

Check out this GoDaddy hosted webpage! http://centerforcommunityinsight.org.

08/08/2019

We need a lifeguard for a party August 10 from 2-6. We’ll pay the prevailing wage. License & own gear required.

https://youtu.be/VI9nf3c7PmU
07/17/2019

https://youtu.be/VI9nf3c7PmU

As a society, we are often presented with many stereotypes and misconceptions about poverty and inequality. How then do we shift our paradigm about poverty a...

The University of Missouri-Columbia hosted a Poverty Simulation and made this lovely video from the program. Take a peek...
04/12/2019

The University of Missouri-Columbia hosted a Poverty Simulation and made this lovely video from the program. Take a peek at this class and contact us if you would like to book a poverty simulation with us for your group!

03/22/2019

We are so excited to be facilitating our for over 100 school counselors, administrators, and educators at Shenendehowa High School tomorrow! This might be our biggest class yet!

This is a great response to the Poverty Simulation we offer. Let us know if you are interested in booking one for your g...
01/24/2019

This is a great response to the Poverty Simulation we offer.

Let us know if you are interested in booking one for your group!

To start, it was a far more sobering experience than I expected.

01/24/2019

Make a difference on a Thursday night! If you are age 18 or older, we invite you to volunteer in our Salvage Sorting Room Thursday nights from 5:30-8:00pm. Signing up is easy at https://regionalfoodbank.net/volunteer/.

SEFCU is offering assistance to people affected by the government shutdown.
01/12/2019

SEFCU is offering assistance to people affected by the government shutdown.

01/12/2019

Funding for hunger program will run out in February if shutdown doesn't end

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Albany, NY
12209

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+15185129808

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We started this organization to help combat poverty in the Capital Region (NY) and beyond. Our focus is on changing the way providers and policy makers understand poverty through experiential learning tools. We offer customized M.A.C.A. Poverty Simulation courses, taught by a team of diverse attorneys, at affordable sliding scale rates.

We believe the Poverty Simulation can help transform the way participants think about poverty, and deepen empathy for low-income families. We also believe arming providers and policy makers with a greater understanding of poverty will help them serve their low-income clients, consumers, patients and constituents better.