The United Way of Lamar County is hosting a Poverty Simulation on Wednesday, July 10, at 1:00 pm in Lewis Hall behind Paris Regional Health. The event is free and open to the public, but all participants must register. The one-and-a-half-hour Poverty Simulation is an eye-opening and interactive experience that vividly portrays poverty’s realities and human impact. To register as a participant or volunteer, call the United Way office at 903-784-6642 or email [email protected].