Donations from Otterbein's Stitches to Share

This wonderful donation comes from many hands.  A group called Stitches to Share at Otterbein College in Westerville knitted, crocheted and collected this donation.  Students, and faculty gather in library on campus to knit and crochet for charity.  They spread their donations out among lots of different charities.  They teach folks to knit and crochet as well, so even if you think you can't help...they bridge that gap by teaching their crafts to others.  In addition they often have donated yarn they share with those wanting to join in.

I meant Penny S at an agreed upon location to collect this donation from her.  I appreciated her suggestion to meet up, it saved me from driving there.  Plus, it's always nice to meet like minded people.

Many thanks Penny and Stitches to Share for this thoughtful donation.  Please keep up the good work!

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 223+1=224
Scarves 89
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  95
Cotton Washcloths: 195+26=221
Afghans: 13
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.

Knotty Knitters Donate to aid Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Knotty Knitters from Massachusetts.  I don't which of the ladies in the group were involved with these knitted scarves; so will list all the members names: Melody, Lois, Lynne, and Penny.  Many thanks for your continued support.  They've also included a couple of those warm hands/feet packs.


Donations: 2012
Hats 953  (16 hats from the number we donated last year)
Scarves: 588+6=594 (123 scarves over what we donated last year)
Slippers: 144
Sweaters& Ponchos, Shawls, vests:8

Afghans: 42
Mittens: 299
Squares: 849
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 521
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)

**Please avoid spraying donations with perfume, or Fabreeze, or other freshners.  If donated items have odors (smoke, pets, etc), it's best to launder your items**

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!

Donations from The Bay State

Thank you Melody and Penny from Massachusetts, The Bay State. Melody and Penny belong to a group called Knotty Knitters. Thank you for your thoughtful donation and your on going support. We surely appreciate it.

Hope you are still having fun with your group, and please don't be strangers here on Bridge and Beyond. We look forward to see you and your other members again, Soon!

2012 Donations:
Hats: 472
Scarves: 252+6=258
Slippers: 121
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 24
Mittens: 257
Squares: 345
Socks: 116
Rain Poncho's 198
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

**Have you all read about the contest, have you taken advantage of all 3 opportunities to get your name in the hat....gotta get in it to win the give away. What are you waiting for. Annoucement and details found on July 1st post.**

***Did you read The Please Do's and Please Do NOT Do's?***

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!

Donation from "Knotty Knitters" from The Bay State

Thank you "Knotty Knitters" from The Bay State (Massachusetts). The "Knotty Knitters", Lois, Lucille, Penny, Lynne and Melody have been very busy indeed. Take at look at this wonderful team donation of scarves (21), hats (16), mittens (6), socks (14), and yarn, and rain poncho's (6). These ladies get together, knit chat and donate to charity. Such a wonderful win win situation for all involved. Thank you ladies, keep up the good work. We look forward to seeing you again here on Bridge and Beyond with your caring hearts and busy hands.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 481+21=502
Hats 985+16=1,001
Mittens 258+6=234
Socks 360+14=374
Squares 941
Rain Ponchos 216+6=222
Cotton Washcloths 419
Sweaters/Poncho's 11
Slippers 134
Afghans 56 (2 sent to our friends at Pine Street)
Misc Items I've not counted misc items like all the personal care items, the neck warmers, head bands, shawl, hot packs, or yarn etc.

**AND...drum roll, these donation of hats and scarves has put us over the magic numbers of 1,000 and 500 I wondered if we'd hit!!! That's very exciting AND we still have days left in Decembers Donations, so.............do stay tuned**

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!

Awesome Team Work to benefit The Homeless

Above you see a picture of scarves, gloves, and socks, right? No, not really you're seeing so much more then gloves, socks, and scarves. Blink, pour another cup of coffee, scratch your head and take another look. I see gloves, I see socks, and I see scarves...........what? What you're really seeing here is the Power of One. One person, Melody printed our flyer, added a personal note and created a group called "Knotty Knitters." This group of women hails from Massachusetts. Waving a friendly hello and welcome to these new helping hands. Hi Lucille, Penny, Melissa, Lois, and Melody! We're thrilled to have your helping hands, your wonderful donations for the homeless, and also to know you've formed a group. AWESOME! Truly this represents "The Power of One!" Melody writes their group is growing, even better; the more the merrier. What's better than folks getting together, doing something they enjoy (knitting, crocheting, looming), sharing friendships, meeting new people, AND doing good at the same time!

Thank you ladies, may your busy hands remain productive, happy. Thank you for your thoughtful donation.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 268+8=276
Hats 537
Mitts 121+12=133
Socks 91+10=101
Squares 420
Rain Ponchos 60
Cotton Washcloths 280
Sweaters/Poncho's 6
Slippers 86
Afghans 33 (2 sent to our friends at Pine Street)

**August has come and gone, as did our focus for men's hats. September's focus is scarves, scarves, MEN, Women, and children. MEN, remember are the ones living outdoors, Women, and children at various shelters and free clinics are in need, as our MEN at shelters. Scarves should be warm (not open stitches), and large enough to wrap around. Scarves for young children is generally not a good idea, so think older child and adults.
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!