The picture above pulls at my heart strings, it's sad. Sleeping on a cold sidewalk (just as the previous post) in the middle of busy community while others go about their normal business. Unlike the previous post and picture, this gentleman doesn't have the luxury of a tent. Also looks like he has very merger belongings. Our donations, like a warm knitted or crocheted or loomed hat can make him or others like him more comfortable. Keep him warmer, and in fact can be the difference in staying alive on a cold night.
Yes, the situation is sad, and rather bleak; but you all who donate do make an important difference in giving people hope, as well as keeping them warmer...and more safe.
Our donations of hats, scarves, mittens, slippers, personal care items, cotton washcloths, and afghans tell people we care about them. Our donations are all direct donations. By that I mean, we here at Bridge and Beyond are a grass roots charity, they is no paid staff. Your donations all go to those in need. Some of your donations go from you to me to Rae. Rae is dear lady who prepares hot meals on Saturdays mornings to feed those living out in the elements (under the bridges and beyond). Your donations go to men, women, and children in shelters; as well as those families who transition from shelter living to a permanent housing situation.
Your donations are gifts! Think of the Birthday or Christmas Gifts you've given over the years. You give of yourself be it in time to shop for something special, or time to craft something special. When you make a donation to Bridge and Beyond or a homeless group in your community, you are doing the same thing. Giving something special to someone special. Our donations aren't gift wrapped with a big red bow, but I venture to say they are equally as precious, if not more so.
Each item we knit, crochet, or loom has it's own tab across the top of the blog with necessary information about size, colors, and fibers to ensure our donations do indeed meet the needs of those we serve. If you have questions not addressed, or wonder why there's a specific requirement for color, size or fiber.........please feel free to contact me either by email or the contact form in the right side bar.
**The counts on our progress bars are current, the percentages not quite. I'll not be figure the percentages with each update of numbers, but will be updating again next at least by the 20th. I have in fact made a reminder not on my cell phone for the 20th of each month to do percentages. If we're at a milestone, or I just have extra time I may do it more often...but certainly at that scheduled time
.** 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.
