BRAIN ARCHITECTURE

Brain Architecture is a team game experience that builds understanding of the powerful role of early childhood experiences on brain development– what promotes it, what derails it, and with what consequences for our community.

• Plan for 1-1.5 hours  
• AV/ Internet Access required
• Suggested for groups of 4-50 participants

Making Choices

Making Choices is a gameboard activity that can be played as individuals or as a team that illustrates how ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) families make tough financial choices every day.  

• Plan for 15-25 minutes 
• Can be an individual or team activity

Kitchen Sink

The Kitchen Sink is an interactive demonstration that highlights how United Way strategies, partners, and community resources work together as a network of support for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households.

• Plan for 15-25 minutes 
• Minimum of 8 participants

Snap Gap

SNAP Gap is an interactive team challenge that highlights the difficulties of creating a healthy, well-balanced menu for low-income families receiving food assistance. Discussion includes a depiction of food insecurity in the Chattahoochee Valley.

• Plan for 15-30 minutes 
• A/V Presentation Capability suggested for greatest impact
• Suggested for groups of 2-50 participants

Invisible Backpack

The Invisible Backpack is an interactive demonstration that depicts the additional mental and emotional load many students are carrying with them into the classroom and how United Way strategies and community partners are working together to eliminate barriers to learning.

• Plan for 10-15 minutes
• Great for groups of any size

Community Partner Activities

Engage with United Way Community Partners for interactive simulations that provide participants an opportunity to experience challenges faced by groups served including individuals experiencing domestic violence or poverty.  

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