February 6th-February 8th, 2026 | 1626 Lake Branch Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401

This weekend-long immersive experience is designed to help someone increase their compassion for people who are experiencing material poverty, and gives someone a small taste of the emotions, physical realities, obstacles, and survival decisions someone in poverty might face.

The simulation begins at 7pm on Friday, February 6th and ends on Sunday, February 8th at 2 pm. Please review the FAQ Sheet here or contact sam@vigilanthope.com for more information.

**This simulation is open to participants who are high school aged and older. Parent permission required for anyone under 18.

**This simulation requires a lot of manpower and costs. A $50 fee is required to participate in this experience and help cover the expenses required to host it. Plan to bring this in cash or check form upon arrival on Friday, February 6th at 7pm. If want to participate in this experience, and finances are a concern in this season, please email laura@vigilanthope.com so we can work with you!