Mission Statement

Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Sunday, April 9, 2017

Crocheting, a skill That Aids Homeless and Others in Need.

Thank you Cindy K for this thoughtful donation of crocheted hats and cotton washcloths.  As you can see, there are some nice solid colored hats, and some cute, smaller striped hats for younger heads.  She also included a good variety of colors with her cotton washcloths.

If you new to the blog, you may wonder why cotton (knit or crocheted) washcloths, they don't keep people warm.  Right you are, they don't.  But, they are used in a variety of ways.  When folks get a night off the streets in a shelter they often don't have anything in order to clean up, and knitted and cotton washcloths with personal care items really are appreciated.  They're used again when folks transition from shelter living to a permanent housing situation in welcome home packs.  In the welcome home packs, folks have the ability to use these as personal washcloths or dishcloths.  The other thing, you might not know is they are very soft, a bit easier on the skin then a traditional store bought washcloth.  When folks spend time outdoors their skin needs some extra care.  We supply shelters with these cotton cloths and we supply our friend, Rae who prepares meals on Sat am for those living out in the elements.   They too appreciate these little cotton washcloths.

Many thanks Cindy for your thoughtful and caring donation.  Please, keep up the good work.  Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond helping Ohio's Homeless.

 2016 Donations:
HATS: 394-16=378
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)295
MITTENS: 76
SLIPPERS: 60
RAIN PONCHOS: 206
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 184-7=177
AFGHANS: 35
SOCKS: 123

**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.
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  1. SSegerApril 9, 2017 at 7:00 PM

    Very nice donation Cindy K. The hats will keep lots of people warm.

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