This is an interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty and wealth. It’s a good first step for people unaware of structural inequality, a support tool for those who want a deeper understanding of structural inequality and a source of information for experts who want to know the quantifiable economic impact of each policy that has widened today’s racial hunger, income and wealth divides.

In partnership with Bread for the World, this Metro United Way developed this training in the fall of 2019 and have since shared it with many different audiences. Our staff has been trained to execute the simulation and offer a safe, confidential and engaging space to help elevate the conversation around policies that have been in place for decades that have affected generations of families in our community.

To date, more than 500 community members have participated in the Racial Wealth Gap Simulation from companies like Norton Healthcare and Humana to nonprofits like the Louisville Ballet and educational institutions like the University of Louisville Athletics Department. 

*NOTE: We’ve transitioned to virtual simulations to ensure the safety of all participants.