Nassau Community College Hosts Community Action Poverty Simulation Led by Nassau County Department of Health

Garden City, NY (April 14, 2026) — Nassau Community College (NCC) proudly hosted the Nassau County Department of Health, Choice for All, and the Long Island Health Collaborative for a Community Action Poverty Simulation on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at the NCC CCB Building. This immersive, hands-on experience is designed to deepen participants’ understanding of the complex realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty. Through a guided simulation, attendees navigated real-world challenges associated with limited financial resources, time constraints, and access to essential services.

The event aims to foster empathy and provide valuable insights that can meaningfully impact how professionals and community members approach patient care, social services, and community support systems.

The event was open to a wide range of participants, including elected officials, community-based organization leaders and staff, healthcare providers, social service professionals, students, and institutional decision-makers. All those interested in gaining a deeper understanding of poverty and its impact are encouraged to attend in the future.

About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College (NCC), a campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and continue, their successful journeys through higher education. Serving more than 17,000 full-time and part-time students annually, NCC offers 70 degree and certificate programs. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts more than 164,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, NCC is located in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, the College has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence, affordability, and ease of transferability to four-year schools. 

Media Contact:  Brett Spielberg | brett.spielberg@ncc.edu | (516) 572.9634