Thank you Christina for your Donation to Aid The Homeless

Such a fun and colorful donation of knitted goodies from our friend, Christina D.  These were delivered to my doorstep.  Look at all the nice color combinations in her corner to corner (Grandm's favorite) cotton washcloths!  Click to enlarge so you can see all the colors, the fun variegated mixes.  These cloths have several purposes and are always so well received by all who receives them.

AND, while it might be summer and hot across the country, wet nights can still be uncomfortable and cold for those living out in the elements, so hats are needed all year long.  Certainly less in terms of numbers in the warmer months, but still they get used.  Those that aren't used for current purposes are stocked at the shelters so when weather turns they are prepared and not caught off guard.  That's why we collect and donate all year long, and not just in the colder months.

Nice hat colors that will work for both men and women.  

As always, many thanks and please keep up the good work and know what a difference you make in the lives of those less fortunate.

Woot Woot...did you notice this donation of cotton washcloths puts us just over the half way mark to our goal!!

**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.

Knitted Cotton Cloths and Personal Care Items Help Homeless

Thank you Christine D for this thoughtful donation.  LOVE the colors of the knitted cotton washcloths.  Christine has knitted a bakers dozen (13) using the always popular corner to corner pattern, Grandma's Favorite.  These cloths have several uses and always well received.

She's also included a nice collection of personal care items with her donation for Bridge and Beyond.  Remember folks click to see details.  You'll see a green and purple scrunchy as well.  No clue how you make those, but very nice idea.

Thanks Christine and please keep up the good work and know you've made a difference in the lives of those in need.

**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.

Knitting Cotton WashCloths, Always a hit with Homeless Shelters

Thank you Christina D for this awesome donation.  Sorry the picture is a bit blurred, I must have moved.  Christina has been busy collecting personal care items as you can see.  She's also included ladies panties and 21 lovely cotton knitted washcloths in the always popular corner to corner style.  This pattern has probably been made more than any and is often referred to as Grandma's favorite.

Please click to enlarge the picture so you can see all the fun colors in Christina's washcloths.  She's included some bright cheery colors the ladies will love, and some nice darker colors for the men folks.

Extra thanks for delivery to my doorstep Christina, much appreciated.  Please keep up the good work.

**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, Personal Care and Great Team Work

 WOW!  16 awesome knitted cotton washcloths. These knitted cloths are made with the very popular corner to corner, Grandma's favorite type pattern.  You just can't go wrong with this tried and true long standing favorite pattern.  LOVE the colors.  Cotton Cloths are used is several ways.  They're awesome for folks living in the elements because they're so much nicer on your skin than a regular washcloth.  They're used in welcome home packs when family's transition from shelter living to a home situation and can be used as wash cloths or dish cloths.  These are always so well received.

 Scarves and toothbrushes! The toothbrushes are used again in family welcome packs, as well as by those living in the elements.  Scarves....used all year long by those in the elements and even in shelters which sometimes aren't all that warm.  LOVE the blue green......just happens to be one of my favorite color combinations.  

Hats and personal care items (soap).  The hats are a variety of sizes which is always helpful, as heads are a variety of sizes!  And soap, used like the cotton cloths and toothbrushes.........in all situations.

This wonderful donation is a team effort from our friends Nikki S and Christina D.  Great work ladies.  So cool to team up for a good cause.

Speaking of a good cause, our friend Nikki S just recently completed a 50 mile Pelotonia, raising funds for Cancer, the hideous disease that affects so many people.  This isn't her first time doing the Pelotonia...remarkable and kudos to you Nikki.  Love your spirit of charity.

**These donations were awhile ago, right before I left town for vacation, and were suppose to post...there have been some issues with blogger; which...fingers crossed seem to be improving.  So...this post is delayed, but it did give me the chance to tell you about Nikki and bike ride!

** 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.

A Group Donation Helps Homeless

 28 Knitted Cotton Wash Cloths, in my personal favorite design, "Grandma's Favorite."  This pattern has been around a very long time and is always a big hit.  The corner to corner is fun, and Christina D, has jazzed things up a bit more by using fun color combinations.  Plus, I've not seen the red/green/ fall looking variegated cotton before.  LOVE it.  I've stacked those cotton wash cloths for this picture, so you might not be able to tell there are 28 in this donation!!  AND the brown/tan/gray........perfect for the men folk.  Thank you Christina for your long term support of Bridge and Beyond, and special thanks for remember the men with this donation.  Woot woot, look at our totals....72 over last years numbers!!

 This donation of yarn and a crocheted scarf is from our friend Nikki, with the toothbrushes being from her mother, Linda!  Nikki hand delivered her donation, her mothers donation, and her friend and our supporter, Christina's donation above.  Special Thanks for the special delivery Nikki.  Great yarn colors that will come in quite handy.  Initially, I'm thrilled to get the black.  Laid  aside a ghan I've been working on, as I needed........Black!  Perfect.  I'll get busy and get that ghan finished, hopefully soon.

This picture turned out a bit light, so the colors aren't quite right.  Plus, I see a couple of spots...note to self clean camera lens.  This lapghan Nikki crochet is a nice blue and burgundy.  Great colors for anyone, male or female!!

Many thanks Nikki for your donation, and your special delivery.  Both are very much appreciated.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  252

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)   199-1=198

MITTENS: 36

SLIPPERS: 52

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +44 +28=+72

AFGHANS: 32-1=31

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.

The Power of Friendship

Look what a group of friends can accomplish.  This donation is a collective effort from 5 friends: Nikki S, Linda S, Jason D, Christina D, and Laurin A.  How cool is that.  We have a wonderful collection of personal care items, toothpaste, toothbrushes, rain poncho's, combs, and soap AND some beautiful scarves both knitted and crocheted.  Nikki orchestrated this wonderful donation for the benefit of Bridge and Beyond and hand delivered it to my house.  Let's give this group of friends special kudos for using their friendship to do for others.  I LOVE this.  It once again shows the power of one, the power of spreading the word and what together people can accomplish.

Thank you all for your thoughtfulness, and your giving spirit.  What a special group of friends you are.  Please keep up the good work.  YOU ALL ROCK!

2016 Donations:
HATS: 506
SCARVES: 337-4=333
MITTENS: 108
SLIPPERS: 60
RAIN PONCHOS: 211-5=206
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 236
AFGHANS: 36
SOCKS: 135

**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 Afghans Gives both Physical Warmth and Emotional Warmth

 Thank you Christina D.  These photo's were taken when I opened her donation (hand delivered by our friend Nikki S), but before I laundered and blocked the ghans.  A big granny square which will be a nice child size blanket to snuggle up in.  Christina's been busy folks.  Take a Look.

 A variety of granny's here stitched together and then edged in mint green.  This ghan is also a nice child sized ghan, but could also work as a lapghan for a teen.  Christina and her crochet hook must not sleep, because......

here's yet another child size ghan.  Kids having a ghan to curl up with will not only warm them physically, but give them quite an important emotional lift.  Kids have a lot to deal with when families are homeless or in transition, so being able to have a "special" blanket of their own is really comforting.  Thank you Christina for your thoughtfulness.

My note also says there were personal care items and 5 cotton washcloths, but something seems to have happened to the picture that shows that part of her donation.  Sorry about that Christina.  All these items have already been delivered, or I would go back and try to retake the photo.

Thank you for your generosity, please keep up the good work.

**For anyone new to the blog, the counting below maybe confusing.  When 2016 began, we started with the number of items donated the previous year and are counting down in hopes of hitting and surpasses the number of items donated last year.**


2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     43 -5 =38
Scarves: 63 -2 =61
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  66
Slippers:   36
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  274 -5 =269
Afghans:  4 -3 =1 (wow folks, we're almost even with last year, so let's see how far beyond it we can go)
Socks:   108
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   7
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0 +1
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

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 Knitting Hands Helping the Homeless

Thank you Christina D from Ohio our newest pair of helping hands! Christina's been busy knitting and knitting.  Take a look at these awesome corner to corner cotton dishcloths and her knitted hats.  Always thrilled to have more helping hands, and a fellow Buckeye!  Christina's also included much needed personal care items.  Many thanks for the special delivery to my door!

I love the purple, green and purple mix in the cotton washcloths, such a pretty combination.

Please welcome Christina, so glad to have you join us and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 164+5=169
Scarves 62
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 50
Rain Poncho's:  53
Cotton Washcloths: 90+19=109
Afghans: 6
Socks: 126
Cowls 12
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.