Participants have been asked to attempt to stay within a social assistance benefits’ budget. The challenger’s budget of $63 for five days includes all food and drink, entertainment, some personal supplies and transportation costs. Each participant will be given a daily challenge card, which will reveal an additional challenge to be completed before the end of each day. The challenge takes place February 10th until February 15th, 2019.

Friday, February 15, 2019

So my last challenge was..... bed bugs.  Bed bugs! Oh my gosh!!
I don’t think it matters if you are in poverty or not, this is a nasty problem and not an easy fix. And being in poverty reduces the possibilities to eradicate them.

I do believe ANYBODY can get these creatures. Just like lice, which I’ve had 3 times in my professional career years working with kids.  I’m just saying, I believe anybody can get anything so judgement on it shouldn’t be quick.
My ‘non-poverty’ head says, you’ll have to wash, decontaminate, get rid of stuff,  get a professional bed bug remover,  etc etc etc.

My ‘poverty challenge head’ thinks
possible eviction, living with it, no money to help with it....  if I can’t pay for my food or necessities, how could I possibly pay for these specialized cleaning supplies which in sure are very expensive.
Poverty. Dignity.
These words often don’t
intertwine.
Bed bugs. Poverty.
If only we could eradicate both.

I don’t have an easy answer on either. 
....I’m learning.

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So my last challenge was..... bed bugs.  Bed bugs! Oh my gosh!! I don’t think it matters if you are in poverty or not, this is a nasty prob...