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.

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Day 3, SAT, actual count of instalment: #7

If I don't commit to another single day of this project, a few of the messages I've received have made the whole adventure worthwhile. I included one comment in my post earlier today, from a friend who has 'come out the other side.' Now, someone very dear to me expressed her thoughts in an email and I have to share them with you. THIS IS WHAT WALK IN OTHER'S SHOES IS ALL ABOUT:

"But suffice it to say that your efforts are making a difference. I felt really inspired to work harder at staying informed. I would like to be involved with some agencies who help people on assistance.....we certainly support the food bank frequently. And to contribute some of the things that we don't always think about...shampoo, toothpaste, soap etc. On a personal level, I feel more motivated to stretch our grocery budget. To make an effort to learn more about low cost, nutritional cooking."

Life is good; this email literally made my day. Thank you!
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