Thank you Mary D for Helping the Homeless

 Mary D, our newest pair of helping hands has been very busy creating hats and scarves for the younger set.  The kids will be thrilled to get these soft scarves.  So happy to have you with us Mary, helping Ohio's Homeless in Need.  So many people without roofs over their heads,

 or living day to day, hoping for nights in shelters here and there.  Children are still expected to go to school.  Has to be hard, not knowing where you'll be for the night or when you'll have a meal next.  

 One of the things Homeless Family's Foundation does is transport children to and from school, making sure they have a meal on return to the facility from school, and they provide homework assistance for the kids to help them through these difficult times, while they work with the adults to find lodging and jobs.

These hats and scarves will help them know, someone cares!  These hats and scarves will help them stay warmer, and healthier.  Many thanks Mary D, please keep up the good work.

AND look what a wonderful dent her donation has made in our goals for hats and scarves.  205 hats needed to reach last years donation mark.  AND167 hats to meet last years mark.  Will we make it?  28 days left to the end of the year.  Let's see how close we can get.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  227-22=205

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   187-20=167

MITTENS:  +9

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72

AFGHANS: 21
SOCKS: 120 

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

Donating Crocheted Afghans Helps Homeless

 This primarily gray afghan will be so nice for the men folk, or teen boys.  Big Bold Granny Square afghan crocheted and donated by our friend Marsha M.  If you missed my first post about her afghans, please please scroll back so you can see them all.  You really don't want to miss any of them.

 Thank you, Thank you Marsha.  What a busy busy woman you are with your crochet hook.  Is it smoking from the speed in which you crochet?  Seriously!!  Fun how the blues pop in this one.  But wait............keep going.

 What truly fun and interesting colors this big granny is.  Doesn't it look like a spring garden to you?  First thing I thought of when I unfolded this one.  

AND....the one below, looks sorta partiotic to me.  It's not actually red, white and blue alone, but it looks that way on first glance.  As always, please remember to click to enlarge any and all pictures here on the blog so you can see colors, and details of the wonderful donations our gifted and generous crafters donate.  Many many thanks Marsha!

Folks........be like Marsha, be like the Every-ready Bunny, be sure and keep checking in ...wink wink hint ....there's more.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  227

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   187

MITTENS:  +9

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72

AFGHANS: 25-4=21
SOCKS: 120 

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

Crochet Hat and Scarf Sets Donated for the Homeless

Thank you Karen S. for this thoughtful donation of hats and scarves, matching sets!.  Thank you also for taking the time to label the hats with size........that's such a time saver for me, as well as the volunteers at the various shelters.  GREAT colors, suitable for either males or females.

Karen has been supporting Bridge and Beyond with her crochet hook for a good long while.  Thank you for your persistence and longevity!

I've posted before the technique she uses for this interesting light - dark side, but it's been awhile so thought I would again, in case anyone is interested in trying it out.

Here's the post where I included a u-tube video.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  230-3=227

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   190-3=187

MITTENS:  +9

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72

AFGHANS: 25
SOCKS: 120 

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

Crocheted Afghans for Ohio's Homeless

 Looks at this fun, cheery big granny square afghan!  Such interesting color combinations.  Too many colors to count.  LOVE it.  This afghan was donated by Marsha M.  This will work for male or female, adult or teen.  As you probably know, our afghans are donated to Homeless Families Foundation with a letter of congratulations.  There are part of a Welcome Home Pack when families transition from shelter living to a permanent housing situation.  It's a way of saying, Good Luck to you in the future, Congrats on getting into a home; as well as something to keep warm under.

 I LOVE LOVE this granny square afghan because I truly love color.  You really need to click the picture to see the details in the colors.  It's far more than just red or reddish orange which is what you see at first glance.  As mentioned above, our afghans are part of a welcome pack and each is put in a see through large plastic bag with a handle and come with washing instructions to help families keep their afghans for years. 

 Don't stop........seriously, you can see Marsha didn't.  She's been super busy with her crochet hook.  Here's yet another awesome colorful granny square afghan.  Some women or teen girl will be thrilled to get this.  Referring to our pack with the letter and afghan...been awhile since I've mentioned how an afghan can be a family heirloom.  I personally still have one my great grandmother made...in need of repair, but I still have it these many years later.  So, I like to include that brief note along with the laundry instructions so folks can enjoy their specially made afghans for years to come.  Don't blink...keep scrolling.  Marsha's made yet another fun colorful afghan.  This one is not a large granny square, but a traditional side to side style.  Again, the colors are suitable for males or females.

Marsha has been truly busy.  But, stay tuned...........there's more....but, as you know I limited the number of pictures in a post for loading time of blog, and spreading out blog posts which aids the blog placement with search engines.  Sooooooooooo do keep checking back.

Thank you Marsha, look our afghan goal is shrinking!  25 to hit last years mark  How close will we get?

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  230

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   190

MITTENS:  +9

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +72

AFGHANS: 29-4=25
SOCKS: 120 

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.