ZipSkinny

Jesus said the second greatest command is for us to love our neighbors as we love ourselves, but surprisingly few of us even know our neighbors. Just stumbled across this little site that can help you get to know them better, statistically speaking.

ZipSkinny.com uses U.S. Census data to break down your hood by all kinds of demographic factors: age, education, income, etc. Interesting stuff, especially if you're looking for ways for your youth group to reach out to people in a particular community.

Of course, it's no substitute for a plate of homemade cookies -- or helping someone beaten by bandits and left by the side of the road. Both proven outreach techniques.