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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Warm Dry Feet Important for Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M for this thoughtful donation and your continued support of Bridge and Beyond.  Marjorie had donated personal care items which are needed both by the folks living in the elements and by the folks entering shelters, as often they have nothing when they get there.  And warm, dry, feet is HUGE!  Having warm dry feet is important all year long, in every season, and is often a key element in keeping someone healthy and more.......ALIVE in colder wetter months.

 Thank you Marjorie for your generous and kind donation and your caring heart!

 **Folks please remember not to knot and cut with knitted or crocheted items.  Knots are always the weakest link in any garment or project.  Always leave tails when changing colors or adding yarn and work in your tails to avoid raveling.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 509
Scarves: 291
Socks: 81+20=101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 63
Cotton Washcloths: 217
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 11
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

Reminder to everyone to please avoid using pastels, white, and beige.  Dark colors are best for men, women, and children.  Dark colors work for everyone and help with not showing the dirt as easily.

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.
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3 comments:

  1. SSegerAugust 26, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Love all the personal items Marjorie! Very useful items.

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  2. Sally B. from NJAugust 26, 2014 at 7:36 PM

    Thank you Marj for this thoughtful and generous donation! Your heart is very big for those in need! I know those socks will be so well received by those under the bridge and other needy folk. And the personal care items also! Always a GREAT need for those items as well!
    I am now back from a summer full of fresh mountain air and river water! I miss it already but it is good to be back here and chatting with all you lovely like minded ladies!

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  3. MARJ IN MINNESOTAAugust 26, 2014 at 8:08 PM

    Glad to see you back Sally, thanks also Sue for your kind words. Feet are always my big concern. Cant imagine getting up and not having sox to put on. Just the mother in my I guess, Seem like such a minor thing, but mean so much if you dont have them. I may make that my donation pledge for the year.Socks as often as I can.Mailing is getting so darn expensive I hate to waste the money on shipping that I could spend on another bag of socks or 2., but i digress....again thanks girls, GOD BLESS THE HOMELESS.

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