The End, Bridge and Beyond

If you're looking Bridge and Beyond, a place to donate hand knit and crocheted items to....Bridge and Beyond has closed up shop after 13 years of operation supporting Central Ohio's Homeless.  I have compiled a list of other charities you might like to consider donating to.  

Additionally, you might look for a local shelter to save yourself postage fees.

Below is the listing with a very brief description, but PLEASE click on the links to see details about what they accept, what fiber to use, who benefits from the charity and where to mail items.

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans, lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

Welcome Blankets, Lapghans for Refugees (knitted, crocheted, sewn and or quilted)

And here are our final numbers for all 13 years of knitting and crocheting, looming and donating.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year All!

5 more hats to add from our friend Karen S.  Was just about to finalize our numbers for this, our last year when I got the last 2 donations in the mail.  Karen looms nice large hats, and always attaches cute hand made size tags.  Many thanks Karen for your support through the years.

AND

From our friend, Laura E, a donation with lots of variety!  She's included lots of personal care items, toothpaste and brushes, and dental floss; soap, razors, wipes, bandaides and more.  She's included socks and Grandma's favorite corner to corner cotton washcloths; as well as store bought cloths, and a knitted hat.

Many thanks Sue and Laura, your help through the years has been greatly appreciated.  I hope you and all the members of Bridge and Beyond find a charity in your area, or perhaps one in the list below to give your kind support to.

Some of the charities aid the homeless, some pregnant women, some kids

transitioning out of foster care, and native Americans on Pine Ridge Reservation.  

Locations vary, so you might find one of the charities listed is in your area, or close to you like a border state; making postage perhaps less costly.

Below is the listing with a very brief description, but PLEASE click on the links to see details about what they accept, what fiber to use, who benefits from the charity and where to mail items.

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans, lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

Welcome Blankets, Lapghans for Refugees (knitted, crocheted, sewn and or quilted)

And here are our final numbers for all 13 years of knitting and crocheting, looming and donating.

MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Thank you Knitters and crocheters

Many Many thanks for all you've done with knitting and crocheting hats, scarves, mittens, wrist warmers, afghans, and cotton washcloths/soap sacks; as well as all the personal care items and store bought socks you've sent!!

Thank you:

Amelia L.

AnneMarie D

Christina D

Clarita B. L.

Donna F.

Frances M.

Gabriella S.

Janis F

Joy D.

Karen S.

Leila G.

Laura E.

Marsha M.

Pat C.

Phyllis G

Sandie P

Sandra R

Sarah S

Saralee W

Secret Santa

Silke F.

Sue S.

Tara B.

You all helped make this year, 2021 a banner year for Bridge and Beyond!  We surpassed our goals for Hats, Socks, Slippers, Cotton Washcloths, and Mittens!  The only things we didn't pass our goal was in afghans and scarves.....AND we came very close to meeting goal for afghans, only 4 short!!

How nice to end our 13 years on such a high note.  Many of you have been on board the whole 13 years, others most of the time.  Regardless of when you joined us, we value all you've done.  I've enjoyed getting to know many of you with our correspondences through the years and wish you ALL a very Happy, and hopefully a healthy New Year

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Hats for the Homess

Thank you Karen S for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond in aiding the Homeless though your knitting and crocheting.  Karens has included 7 loomed hats and a scarf.  The hats are nicely sized and are super warm, since they are doubled on the loom.  She's also added her cute size tags on the hats. 

Many thanks for all your support Karen!

PLEASE keep checking in, as I will continue to show donations coming in, and provide listings of charities you might like to support after operations cease here on Bridge and Beyond come Dec .31.  Please remember the last date to mail donations is the 24th of Dec.

Some of the charities aid the homeless, some pregnant women, some kids transitioning out of foster care, and native Americans on Pine Ridge Reservation.  Locations vary, so you might find one of the charities listed is in your area, or close to you like a border state; making postage perhaps less costly.

Below is the listing with a very brief description, but PLEASE click on the links to see details about what they accept, what fiber to use, who benefits from the charity and where to mail items.

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans, lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

Welcome Blankets, Lapghans for Refugees (knitted, crocheted, sewn and or quilted)

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Hats, Scarves and More to Aid the Homeless

Thank you Sue S for this thoughtful and generous donations of knitted goodies.  Sue has knitted the famous corner to corner grandma's favorite cotton washcloths, hats, and scarves.  She included socks and personal care items, and a pair of gloves.  Something for everyone.

The hats are nicely tagged with size and great colors.

Many thanks for your support over the years.

PLEASE keep checking in, as I will continue to show donations coming in, and provide listings of charities you might like to support after operations cease here on Bridge and Beyond come Dec .31.  Please remember the last date to mail donations is the 24th of Dec.

Some of the charities aid the homeless, some pregnant women, some kids transitioning out of foster care, and native Americans on Pine Ridge Reservation.  Locations vary, so you might find one of the charities listed is in your area, or close to you like a border state; making postage perhaps less costly.

Below is the listing with a very brief description, but PLEASE click on the links to see details about what they accept, what fiber to use, who benefits from the charity and where to mail items.

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans, lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

Welcome Blankets, Lapghans for Refugees (knitted, crocheted, sewn and or quilted)

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.

Christmas

During these past couple of difficult years life has not been normal, for anyone.  I think we all know someone who's had Covid, probably even someone who's died of it.  We've probably got family members who've been in quarantine a number of times due to exposure at work or school.

Some have gotten together for Holidays, some haven't.  Some who might be getting together this year, perhaps didn't last year.  I know we didn't do a family Thanksgiving or Christmas last year or this year.  Too many of us to get together indoors.  The larger the group, the bigger the risks are to all.

Even with that said, we are still far better off than many.  We have a roof over our heads, we've gotten our shots, we made alterations in our life style; but we are truly blessed.  Please keep in mind all those less fortunate this Christmas.

This will be the last Christmas we all celebrate together here on Bridge and Beyond, but all 13 of them have been filled with special memories created by all of you who've given of your time, shared your skills, but mostly importantly given of your hearts.

Merry Christmas to each and everyone of you!

**The counts on our progress bars are current. 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.