by Amber Hood, Volunteer Relations VISTA
13,978 children are homeless in Arkansas over the course of
one year. They sleep on the streets, in abandoned buildings,
and in cars. Since we don’t see them, they are easy to forget.
To remember each homeless child as a real person and not
just a statistic, Our House is collecting 13, 978 handmade
birds to represent each child and his or her voice that often
goes unheard. The birds can be drawn with crayons,
sketched in pencil, crafted from scrapbook paper, or any
other medium you choose. Each bird will be unique just as
each child is unique.
The only stipulations are that each bird must be twodimensional, no bigger than 8.5 x 11 inches, and cannot be
made with glitter or perishable items.
All birds can be hand-delivered to Our House’s volunteer
coordinator or mailed to:
Our House
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
302 E Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206