Knitted and Crocheted Donation Help the Homeless

Thank you Kathy U for this thoughtful donation.  I'm loving all the red, it's a color that makes me smile.  Kathy's donation for the homeless is both knitted and crocheted.  Her slippers are knitted and sized to feet several different sized feet...........awesome, and many thanks for labeling them.  She's also included some personal care items which are need summer, winter, spring, and fall by the folks living out in the elements, as well those at the various shelters.

Thank you Kathy, please keep up the good work.

**Reminder folks to please please check the tabs so the items you make meet the guidelines for size, colors and fibers.  Information is available for every item we collect and donate.  If you have questions about something you'd like to make, but don't see information on, please send an email, or leave a comment, or use the contact form.  We want to be sure our items meet the need of those we're helping.  Colors, and fibers DO matter.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 489+4=493
Scarves: 275+3=278
Socks: 75
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 57+3=60
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 57
Cotton Washcloths: 181
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

Slipper, Socks, Poncho's aid the Homeless

Thank you AnneMarie for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  AnneMarie has been with us for a good while and is always very generous and very supportive.  She's crocheted 10 pairs of slippers in various sizes, and labeled them with size.  She also included personal care items in her donation for the homeless, as well as poncho's.  The plastic poncho's are always so well received.  Trying to stay dry, even when the weather's warmer isn't all that easy to do when you're out in the elements. 

And wet feet, never good so the socks she also donated are awesome.  As always, many thanks and please keep up the good work AnneMarie!

**Reminder folks to avoid using novelty yarns and suede, avoid using white, beige and other pastels, avoid lots of stripes (solids are always better for all ages), avoid bright colors as homeless do not like to call attention to themselves (with the outside garmets like hats and scarves)...so the nice darker colors are always preferred AND they don't show the dirt as much.  Please label all hats, mittens, and slippers with size.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 489
Scarves: 275
Socks: 65+10=75
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 47+10=57
Rain Ponchos: 5+50=55
Mittens & Gloves: 57
Cotton Washcloths: 181
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

New Helping Hands aid Ohio's Homeless.

Thank you Jen C for this thoughtful donation and for your special delivery, both are greatly appreciated.   Jen is our newest pair of helping hands.  We LOVE having more helping hands and are thrilled to have you join us.  We look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond with wonderful skills.  Many thanks!  Please keep up the good work.  Jen has also included some personal care items.

Folks things have been really quiet here on the blog, as I've been working alot more hours and trying to squeeze in lots of walking time to help with the arthritis in my knee.  I'm happy to say it's helping, swelling down and pain level is better; but it does take time and I'm in need of catching up here on Bridge and Beyond and with you all all.

I hope you're all enjoying your summer, and keeping your yarn, hooks and needles close at hand.  Many thanks for all you do to help Ohio's homeless and those in need.  The cause is great.


2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 486+3=489
Scarves: 274+1=275
Socks: 65
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 47
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 52+5=57
Cotton Washcloths: 177+4=181
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items


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.