Thank you Emily K for your Crocheted Donation to Help Homeless

Thank you Emily K for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  Emily has been busy, as you can see with this thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies.  She crocheted 2 hats, a pair of mittens and a pair of slippers.  In addition, she's crocheted 5 kitchen scrunchie.  I am not sure what type of yarn/fiber is used for those scrunchies and or what pattern Emily used, but would like to know.  Looks like a useable item for the welcome packs Homeless Families Foundation puts together when people transition from shelter to their permanent housing situation.  I will try to follow up on this item and let you all know.  I think I'd like some for my own kitchen, how bout. You all?

Please keep up the good work Emily, and know you are appreciated.

2016 Donations:
HATS: 320-2=318
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)263
MITTENS: 61-1=60
SLIPPERS: 53-1=52
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 102-5=97
AFGHANS: 33
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.

Hats and Mittens Sets for the Homeless

Thank you thank you Emily for these matching sets of hats and mittens.  Folks, please click to see the details so you can see the mittens on the left (black ones), are both those fingerless mitts and mittens.  What a great idea.  Black and gray, wonderful colors for our homeless friends.  

I've been a bit delayed catching up folks, my apologies.  But, I'm almost there.  Please stay tuned.  

We've had the strangest weather, here in Ohio.  Currently it's quite warm, but it was less than a week ago we had the house all closed up and hit on for a couple of days.  A most unusual spring, so the car load I took to the shelter about 10 days - 2 weeks ago, was still very much needed.

Many thanks Emily for your on going efforts to help Bridge and Beyond and those homeless in need.  Please keep up the good work.


2016 Donations:
HATS: 341-2=339
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)287
MITTENS: 63-2=61
SLIPPERS: 60
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 165
AFGHANS: 34
SOCKS: 120 

**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.

Hats, Mittens, and More aid the Homeless

Thank you Emily K for this generous donation.  She's got quite a mix of items here in her donation.  There are hats for both adults and kids, mittens for adults and kids, socks, scarves, and headbands....and personal care items.  WOW...  She's really been busy and included a little bit of everything~  Woot Woot, more mittens, you know how excited I get when we receive mittens.

Many thanks Emily for your on going support of our cause here on Bridge and Beyond.  Being homeless, being cold affects so many people  With help from people like you, we can make a difference in the lives of so many people in need. Please keep up the good work.

As always folks, remember you can click to enlarge the picture to see details of our wonderful and thoughtful donations.  Crafters Rock!  Crafters have such big hearts.  Thank you all.

2016 Donations:
HATS: 371-5=366
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)287
MITTENS: 71-6=65
SLIPPERS: 60
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 175
AFGHANS: 35
SOCKS: 123-3=120 

**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.

Crocheting from the Heart Warms Homeless

Thank you Emily!  What a nice donation with crocheted mittens (see me clapping and dancing!), hats, and a scarf.  Emily's also included some hand sanitizer with her thoughtful donation.  Her hats are a variety of sizes to help warm different sized heads.  Really like the 2 tone brown one.

Thanks for being such a loyal supporter of Bridge and Beyond, Emily.  Please know how much we appreciate you and your efforts.

As always, keep up the good work.

2016 Donations:
HATS: 481-6=475
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity): 330-1=329
MITTENS: 95-4=91
SLIPPERS: 60
RAIN PONCHOS: 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.

Crocheting to Warm Those in Need

Thank you Emily K for this thoughtful donation.  She has crocheted scarves, headbands, infinity scarves, cotton washcloths....AND has included personal care items with her donation.  All wonderful items to help warm those in need here in Central Ohio.  Folks, we've had days barely above zero lately, we've had snow, we've had freezing rain.  People without a roof over their heads, people living in temporary shelters need our help. Our hand made (knitted, loomed, crocheted or sewed) items really can make a difference.  Not only do they help keep someone physically warmer, they give them emotional warm.    Knowing someone took time to make something for them is indeed special.

Please keep up the good work folks.  You are all so very much appreciated.

If time is tight and you're not able to knit or crochet right now..........or if you're someone who doesn't knit or crochet but would like to help.  PLEASE, scroll back to the previous post with information about a Go Fund Me Page and help feed someone hungry.

**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:   +11 +2= +13(Look we've past last years mark)
Scarves:  +171 +3 -+174 (We've past last years mark)
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 42
Slippers:   16
Rain Poncho's:   +106 (We past last years mark)
Cotton Washcloths:  244 -4=240
Afghans:  1 (wow folks, we're almost even with last year, so let's see how far beyond it we can go)
Socks:   82
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  0 +2 = +2  YIPPEE, we've past last years mark!
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc +2
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.

Crocheted Warmth for Homeless in Need

Thank you Emily K for this thoughtful and generous donation of crocheted goodies for Ohio's Homeless.  Emily has crocheted cotton washcloths, mittens (some fingerless, some with mitten cover), and a scarf and hat.  She also included always needed socks and personal care items.  Something here for everyone.

I love the nice dark colors so suitable for our folks living out in the elements and those without easy access to laundry facilities.  

Thank you Emily for your on going support of the cause here on Bridge and Beyond.  Please know how appreciated you are, and how much you truly help those that need it.

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:     38 -1 =37
Scarves:  45 -1= 44
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  66 -3 =63
Slippers:   36
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  269 -9 =260
Afghans:  1 (wow folks, we're almost even with last year, so let's see how far beyond it we can go)
Socks:   108 -6 =102
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   7 -1=6
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.

Crocheting Warmth to Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Emily K for this wonderful donation of crocheted hat, scarf, and headband.  I LOVE the green, it's such a good color for either male or female.  It's also a good color in that it's dark enough it doesn't show dirt.  Emily has also included some personal care items,

Thank you Emily for your thoughtfulness.  Please keep up the good work.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     123 -1-122
Scarves:  94 -1=93
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  66
Slippers:   40
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  281
Afghans:  8
Socks:   124
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8 -1=7
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.

Crocheting Helps Homeless All Year Long

Thank you Emily for this thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies!  Emily has crocheted several styles of hats with a nice mix of sizes.  She also included cotton washcloths and a crocheted scarf.  All items will help those in need and be very much appreciated by those who receive them.

Folks our last delivery went to our friend Rae who prepares hot meals for those living out in the elements on Saturday morning, so even while we complain about being hot our homeless friends still need our help.  Thank you for all you do.

Thank you Emily, please keep up the good work.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      153 -4=149
Scarves:  97 -1 = 96
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers:  64
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  294 -3 = 291
Afghans:    8
Socks:   124
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.

Crocheted Warm Items Help Homeless

Thank you Emily K for this thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies.  As you can see, Emily has been busy crocheting hats, scarves, mittens, and fingerless gloves!  You all know how excited I get when we get mittens.  Really nice Emily.  Love how many different head sizes you've made warm with this donation.  Particularly like the hat on the right with warm orange and earth stripes!

Emily has also included some personal care items, AND batteries.  Folks batteries are always needed by those living out in the elements for things like flashlights; though it's not something I've asked for in the past.  Batteries are heavy and I was concerned about the weight issues and it making postage more costly; but.........they are indeed an item that is needed and appreciated.

Many thanks Emily, please keep up the good work.



2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:       200 -8 =192
Scarves:   115 -2 =113
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:   79 -4 = 75
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  316
Afghans:    12
Socks:   184
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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 and Crocheting Helps Homeless

Thank you Emily K for this awesome donation.  Emily has knitted and crocheted a nice variety of goodies here, hats, scarves, mittens, and fingerless gloves/wrist warmers.  She's also included some personal care items in her donation for Ohio's Homeless.  Partial to the green and blue goodies, always great colors for either men or women.

Many thanks Emily, please keep up the good work.  We here at Bridge and Beyond appreciate you and I know the folks receiving your warm goodies do as well.

Yes, it's Spring...yes the grass has turned green, and yes we have flowers popping up....But, it's still cold, and wet and people are very much still in need folks, so please keep your hands busy knitting and crocheting for others.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      251 -7 =244
Scarves:  122 -1 =121
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  86 -4 = 82
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:   347
Afghans:    14
Socks:   184
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.

Crocheting for Homeless

Thank you Emily K for this thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies.  Emily sent 2 boxes and this is her 2nd recent donation.  She's crocheted hats, scarves, and cotton washcloths, and included a toothbrush and chapstick.

Emily's hats are a variety of sizes and will keep 4 more heads warm!  A warm head can make the whole body more comfortable.  Even in warmer temperatures.  It was actually nicer out yesterday than it's been in a good long while, so I went for a walk.  I had an earache by the time I returned, as it got windy and I hadn't worn a hat, so am reminded how important warm heads are.

Thank you Emily, please keep up the good work.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  337 -5 =332
Scarves:  163 -1 = 162
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 103
Slippers: 101
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:   420 -4 = 416
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.

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.

Crocheted Donations Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Emily K for this thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies.  Emily's crocheted mittens, headbands, hats, cotton washcloths and a scarf...a little something for everyone.  Sorry the pictures a bit dark folks.  I'm still adjusting a bit to the different software on my new computer.

Mittens....can you see me dancing in the streets?  Bet you can, that is if you've been to Bridge and Beyond Blog before, you know how excited I get when we receive donations of mittens.  Well done and keep up the good work Emily.

***AND stay tuned, no sooner did I photograph this donation, then a 2nd box of goodies came from Emily!

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  370 -2 =368
Scarves: 165 -1 = 164
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 105 -2 = 103
Slippers: 101
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  434 -2 = 432
Afghans:   18
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.

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.

Last Donation of 2015 for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Emily K for this thoughtful and generous donation.  Emily is our newest pair of helping hands from the state of Nebraska.  Thrilled to have you join us with your crocheted goodies.  Nice selection of scarf and hat colors and sizes.

Though this is the first day of 2016, this is the last donation of 2015.  This picture has been in limbo for awhile due to my getting a new computer and having issues (learning curve) with getting the picture edited and here.  Probably will be installing a different photo software, as the one I'm currently using is a bit cumbersome.

Hope to see you here on Bridge and Beyond often in the future Emily.  Please keep up the good work.

Numbers for donations and year to year comparisons will be up in a few days, so please folks pop back in.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 466+2=468
Scarves &  Infinity Scarves: 191+5=196
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 121+2=123
Slippers: 105
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 454
Afghans: 24
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 18
Shawls 2
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.