Mission Statement

Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Sunday, July 17, 2011

Donating Personal Care Items

cotton washclothsThank you Liz (minnisoda in the ville), for this wonderful donation of 18 knitted and crocheted cotton washcloths and 16 soaps. She got her hubby involved by asking him to collect in his business travels...see how they add up. Awesome colorful cotton cloths, some knitted corner to corner, others side to side. Likewise with those crocheted. Lots of fun and interesting colors. Beautifully made, and so much appreciated Liz. Many thanks.

With summer here and people out and about traveling both for business and or family vacations, please do save your soaps shampoo's etc from the hotels and send them along with your next donation. They often don't get used in your travels because they're not your brand, but do pack them and bring them home with you. They are perfect for adding to our personal care packages for the homeless and those in need. Can you imagine spending the night in a shelter and wanting a shower but not having soap to take one? We can help with this very simple item and make people feel better.


2011 Donations:


Scarves 227
Hats
445
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)

Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 215+18=233

Just a couple of weeks left for Give a Square and we'll move onto our August focus of Mens Hats, knitted and crocheted, or loomed hats for Men.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

4 comments:

  1. Really nice washcloths! Looks like the donation numbers are adding up fast!

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  2. I'll bet each of these cloths takes the time of one TV program... a great way to use your hands while the mind is elsewhere! That's how I make my hats, although the hats take more than one program. Nice work!
    Sandie in mouldy FL

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  3. OH shoot -- I forgot to say -- while in Michael's this week (can't pass up that 50% off coupon, you know) I saw a whole little instruction book for "washcloths." This would make such a good project to teach children how to knit or crochet .... hint hint.
    Sandie in FL

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  4. Liz, LOVE those nice soft colors! I see your needles AND hook have been flying!! YOU ROCK!

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