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A Walk in Other’s Shoes is returning to this year’s Week of Action Against Poverty. This challenge is being undertaken by individuals in the community who have interests within the health field. Participants have been asked to attempt to stay within a social assistance benefits’ budget. A single person on Ontario Works would receive $337 monthly for all of their personal needs and $384 for all of their shelter costs. Because participants cannot replicate the housing conditions realistically, shelter costs are not included within this challenge. For the five day challenge, participants will have $11 daily to cover all food and drink, entertainment, some personal supplies and transportation costs. Each day, every participant will be given a challenge card which will reveal an unexpected challenge to be completed before the end of the day.

A Walk in Other’s Shoes is not a competitive challenge. It is a challenge that raises awareness of the hurdles that people living on social assistance face daily. As we within our community develop our own understanding, we can begin to reduce the barriers that they encounter and ultimately increase opportunities for increased prosperity for all. The challenge takes place February 10th-14th, 2018.

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Challenge Day 4 - Feb 13th

Enjoying my breakfast of toast, peanut butter and eggs. Lentil soup still at work for lunch. Supper TBA

Task today:

“The batteries for your smoke detector need to be replaced”

Of course, the discount stores would offer a great price but they are too far away to walk. For convenience, I will walk to the closest spot to pick up a new battery and pay a much greater price for for that time saver. Glad I have money in my pocket for that.

Forgot to get the battery. Maybe I can call the landlord to get battery replaced. Anyways this task is not getting done today. Failed because I was too busy helping others then wanting to get home hours after I leave work. I would never spend money to go back to town for this one item. I can probably get away with one night without this battery.

Finally 9 pm and supper. Spaghetti, sauce, frozen vegetables and fruit. Everyone has been taken care of and finally time for my care. I like my quick exercise routine requires a space approximately 3 x 10 ( i can do it in a hotel room) Jumping, stretching and strength core activities. No equipment, no cost and relaxation at end.


One more day to come
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