Cobblestone Project...1,287

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Saturday, July 31, 2010

What is 1,287?

Tonight in NW Arkansas, there are 1,287 people without a home (nearly half of them youth). On July 24, 2009, NW Arkansas Communities gathered to support finding a solution to the region's homelessness problem. 1,287 was the event that had begun Our Step and The Garden.

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How did this start?

In May, the NW Arkansas Point-In-Time Homeless Census was published by the University of Arkansas Community & Family Institute.

The census identified an estimated 1,287 homeless people in NW Arkansas. That is a +10% increase over the 2007 census. Shockingly, almost 1/2 of those counted were youth (under 18 years old)!

Over the past month, we've said "what can we do to help?"

This is a first step...raise awareness that will both support existing efforts and engage more people who want to help work towards solutions.

1,287 Next Steps

The 1,287 event was just the first step. Here's how you can get involved immediately...

1. Connect with by sending email to 1287@cobblestoneproject.org and tell us you want to help.

2. Come to Green Room on to collaborate on next steps