03/11/2026
Community Outreach Update from The 1:9 Mission
Right here in Cobb County, there are people sleeping in the woods, near rivers, and in places most of us will never see.
Over the next 30 days, The 1:9 Mission will be focusing heavily on a community outreach effort right here in Cobb County.
Today, I was sent an article about the annual Point-in-Time homeless count that takes place each January. The report said 448 individuals were counted in Cobb County that night, with 157 people found living outside in wooded areas, near rivers, railroad tracks, and other hidden places. Even those involved in the count acknowledged that the real number is likely higher because many people living in camps or hidden areas are not always found during that one-night count.
Knowing full well there are people in our own community who are struggling every single day, and many of them feel invisible.
Because of that, The 1:9 Mission will be spending the next 30 days preparing for a community outreach. Our goal is to reach our donation goal by the third week of April so that we can begin scheduling days and times to go out into the community to distribute the items and connect with people who need encouragement and support.
During this outreach we will be distributing blessing bags, hygiene items, protein pack bags, clothing, shoes, and other practical items to people we encounter.
We also know how intense the Georgia summers can be, especially for people living outside. The heat can become dangerous very quickly, so part of this outreach is about planning ahead. We want to begin gathering items now that will help people get through the summer months.
At the same time, we will not forget the cancer community. The 1:9 Mission was started in honor of my sister Tracy, who fought an eight-year battle with cancer. Even during her own battle, she always had a heart for helping others. Because of that, our mission has always been to encourage and support people facing difficult battles, whether that is cancer, homelessness, or any life circumstance where someone simply needs hope, encouragement, and practical help.
Over the next few days, we will be posting our Amazon and Walmart wish lists with the specific items we need to prepare blessing bags, protein packs, and care items for this outreach.
When putting these lists together, we intentionally added items at different price points so that anyone who would like to help can participate. No matter the amount, every donation makes a difference and helps us reach someone in need.
If you have items at home that match things on the wish lists and would like to donate them, we would gladly accept those as well. Many items do not need to be brand new. Clean clothing, shoes, socks, backpacks, and other practical items that are still in good condition can make a big difference to someone who has very little.
If you would like to help, you can purchase items directly from the lists or reach out if you would prefer to donate items you already have. If you could, please consider sharing this post so others in our community can also be part of helping someone in need.
We currently have 355 followers on this page. If each person who sees this post would simply share it, the reach and impact could grow far beyond what we can do alone. A simple share can help this message reach someone who may want to help, donate, or get involved in making a difference in our community.
Together, we can make sure people in our community know they are seen, they are valued, and they are not alone.
The 1:9 Mission
Amazon Wishlist
https://a.co/0fW6zkqP
Walmart Wish List
https://business.walmart.com/lists/shared/WL/54602ed5-5f0b-4764-869a-831deec1f50c
