Announcing a Matching Grant!

Cobblestone Project strives to create a community without need.  We believe that bringing dignity to others in our community in basic ways is a step in the right direction. Giving our time and resources to our neighbors allows us to connect on a personal level with individuals who have a story to share.One generous contributor has offered an “End of the Year Match Donation” of up to $10,000. Help us reach and even exceed that goal as we continue to serve the needs of those living below the poverty line in Northwest Arkansas. 

Cobblestone Project offers support, encouragement and manpower to initiatives such as Laundry of Love, 3 Bags in 2 Days, and Our Step.

The dream of the Cobblestone Project is to work towards “A Community without Need” –this dream is likely considered unachievable. However, when our idea of community is redefined by the true needs of our neighbors, our hearts are stirred toward action. 

Be A Part Of The Story!

Tonight was so special. 6 months into Art in the Park and I couldn’t be any more in love. As if I’m not already borderline obsessed with it, tonight was something incredible. I can’t really put words to it or explain why it was so different. Every month it just seems to find it’s rhythm a little better and people start to feel truly welcome.

The best I can try to communicate about tonight would be the rich, deep community that could be felt. People came to paint and to eat, but the evidence of community and relationships could be felt by all. There was just a presence of calmness, trust, and abounding love. After all was said and done, a few of us looked at each other with the same thoughts of….wow. How on earth did Art in the Park come to be the way it was tonight? How did this incredible community come together in one place the way it did? How did art truly bring us all together? 

I think this sense of community carried on through every avenue. People’s canvases seemed more vibrant than usual. The food seemed extra yummy. People clapped and cheered even when someone else won the duffle bag in the raffle. People helped each other get more paint or carry their stuff to the table. People laughed louder than ever. People encouraged others more than usual. New friendships were formed. 150 canvases were made beautiful. 120 lives changed. 120 people were just able to love and be loved. 

It was the best example of community that I have ever seen. Truly putting others first in a way that I have never witnessed before. A random, broken, overlooked, ragged and simply beautiful group of misfits (myself included) has taught me more about life and people that I could have ever imagined.

Thank you for your support!