Crocheting Helps The Homeless

 Thank you Gail B from this wonderful donation of crocheted goodies.  Lots of scarves here in this picture.  Didn't have enough room to lay them all out, so you see most of them are folded up, but if your click to enlarge, you should be able to see the variety.  All the scarves are large enough to wrap around to be warmer.  Nice colors too.

Gail has also included some pretty cotton washcloths in her donation, along with hats nicely tagged with size, and a very pretty edged scarf.

Many thank for your thoughtfulness and your long time support of Ohio's homeless through Bridge and Beyond.  Please know you made a difference, an important one.

As always, 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.

Donated Yarn to Bridge and Beyond Helps the Homeless

 Look what our good friend, and long time supporter Gail B sent!  Look at this yarn.  So soft, such nice colors.  Kinda a brown tweedy, some mixed with blue, and some solid blue.  This is really nice yarn, bulky I believe by feel.  Will make some nice scarves, or afghan........hum, wonder what it will call out to be.  It's not stack very nice, just layed out, as it was a wee bit damp.  We had such a thunderstorm, I had to immediately open this and lay it out to be sure it got dry.  Thankfully it was very well boxed up and it didn't sit on the porch long before we got home.  Normally my neighbor...greatest neighbor ever would have taken it in.  Am soooooooooo disappointed he just moved.  Even his young daughter said, but Daddy...what about Sandy's packages.  If we move who will take care of them.  How sweet is that!  

Off to the right is cotton that can be used for washcloths.

There were several packages, and this was delivered a day or two before the storm so no need to lay out to dry.  Look at the wonderful colors.  Some of this is chunky and some if worsted weight.  I've already put to use one of the blue skeins in the middle of the back to add to an afghan I'm currently working on.  I'll post a picture in the next post, so please come and see Gail's yarn already in the works.

**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.

Crocheting in Virginia Helps Ohio's Homeless

Thank you, Thank you Gail B!  Gail B has done it again.  Look at this awesome donation of hats, scarves, hats, and cotton washcloths.  Such a nice nice variety.  Gail has been very busy with her crochet hook.  Gail has been a long time and generous supporter of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's homeless folks.  Many thanks Gail, you truly ROCK!

Gail always takes the time to nicely tag her hats with size which is greatly appreciated by me, as well as by those volunteers at the various homeless shelters, and or our friend Rae.  Take a minute folks, and click to enlarge the picture so you can see the details.  The particular style in her scarves is awesome.  She's added detail/texture with the choice of stitches.  You can see the ridges in the scarves, which gives extra warmth, as well as visual interest.

As always, PLEASE keep up the marvelous good work, Gail.

2016 Donations:
HATS: 329-5=324
SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)287-8=279
MITTENS: 61
SLIPPERS: 53
RAIN PONCHOS: 205
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 156-3=153
AFGHANS: 34
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.

So Many Ways to Warm Those in Need Here on Bridge and Beyond

 Woot Woot, look at this awesome and very generous donation from our good friend and long time supporter Gail B.  She's apparently not been sleeping at night, either that or she crochets in her sleep!  Impressive Gail.  Beautiful warm soft scarves.  Some colors perfect for the men folk and the pretty purples and blends awesome for the ladies.  They're not little folks, I've just left them folded so I could get more in a picture.  Please click to enlarge so you can see how pretty.  17 scarves in this photo.

AND...don't go away, there's more.  Slippers, hats, and 2 more scarves in this photo!  I told you she hasn't been sleeping!

Notice the tags on the hats and slippers for size!  I'd like to remind everyone to please tag sizes for hats, slippers and mittens.  AND please attach mittens and slippers to the pair stays together.  Folks you don't need to be fancy with tags, Gail has hold punched notebook paper and tied the tag on the item with yarn.  Easy peasy.  You can certainly buy those little white tags, or use card stock etc, but you do not need to be fancy.  These look cute as she cut them on an angle to add a little flare.  Please avoid using safety pins, paper clips, and tape.  In some cases the pins have come opened and in other cases they've been hard to get out of the yarn.  Tape has also been a bit of an issue, when removed it makes a fuzzy spot sometimes.

Please keep up the good work Gail, and again many thanks for your long term support.  YOU ROCK!

2016 Donations:
HATS: 511-5=506
SCARVES: 356 -19=337
MITTENS: 108
SLIPPERS: 63-3=60
RAIN PONCHOS: 211
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.

Yarn and More Aid Homeless in Ohio

Wow!  Look at this wonderful donation from our good friend and long time supporter, Gail B.  Gail has crocheted a wonderful blue scarf that's suitable for a man or woman both in color and size.  AND she's included some nice yarn.  Can hardly wait to get started on something using the yean.

AND this super warm green afghan.  Click please to see the detail.  I believe this is made with multiple strands of yarn to make it so thick...or perhaps it was chunky yarn?  Whichever, people are going to be thrilled to receive this.  It will definately keep someone in need warm.

Many thanks Gail for your generosity and your on going support.  Please keep up the good work.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     74
Scarves: 70-1=69
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  66
Slippers:   36
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  274
Afghans:  5-1=4
Socks:   108
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   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.

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.

Generous Crocheted Donation Helps Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Gail B, long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond for this thoughtful and generous donation.  Gail has included some nice hand cream.  Something needed all year long.  Think how chapped your hands get both winter and summer...while you're inside.  Think how it must be for those exposed to the elements outside, and or those with limited indoor time.

 LOVE LOVE, these nice dark colors for scarves, as they work well for both men and women.  They don't show the dirt which truly matters, as so many even if they are in a housing situation often have very limited launder facilities.  These scarves are nicely sized also for either adult men or women.

AND....such a fun afghan.  Bright lime green and navy...giant granny square style.  The colors are prettier than they show here in the picture.  It was a dark day when I took the photograph and while I did edit a bit on the computer, it's still not quite the real color...but closer.

Many thanks Gail and please keep up the good work.  By the way folks Gail has some exciting news.  Grandchild #4 is on the way....that's always exciting.  Congrats to the whole family Gail.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      153
Scarves:  107 -8 =99
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers:  64
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  298
Afghans:     9 -1 = 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.

Donations Help Those in Need

Many thanks Gail B for this awesome donation of hats, scarves, and personal care items.  WOW!  Take a look folks, a wonderful variety of hat sizes and colors and nice big scarves, perfect to wrap up for warmth which is so needed.  Additional thanks for tagging each hat with the size  That saves enormous time both here at my house, and at the various shelters by the volunteers.  It also means items get to the right people quicker.

Gail has been a long time supporter and friend here on Bridge and Beyond.  We certainly value all the love and time you've put into your various donations over the years.

Thank you, and please keep up the good work.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:    277 -17 = 260
Scarves: 139 -7 = 132
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  86
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:   +95
Cotton Washcloths:  362 -1 =361
Afghans:   15
Socks:  189
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.

Thanks you Gail B for Helping the Homeless

Thank you Gail B, a long time supporter here on Bridge and Beyond for this wonderful donation of crocheted goodies from the heart.  I met Gail folks years ago over on Crochetville, and while I'm no longer active there ( you just can't do it all), she has continued to be a wonderful friend of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's cold Homeless.  Beautiful scarves, love how they're big enough to truly wrap around and ward off the cold damp elements.

Please keep up the good work Gail!

I want to thank all the new visitors supporting us through their visits and thoughtful comments from The A-Z challenge and am thrilled some of our new friends are busy and knitting and crocheting and or looking to see what they might do to help, either here or in their own areas.  We need to continue to spread the information about the severity of homelessness and spread the news about what can be done throughout our country.
**I am continuing to visit through the road trip linky and so the list of visitors/commenters by way of the blog log keeps changing.  Some have fallen by the wayside, as often happens after a blog challenge,while others have been added.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 218+1=219
Scarves 82+5=87
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  53+2=55
Cotton Washcloths: 177
Afghans: 11
Socks: 147
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

HAVE YOU READ ABOUT THE CONTEST?  HAVE YOU STARTED?  DETAILS HERE

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 those in Need

 I love opening boxes of such awesome donations!  You all do so much, it truly thrills me.  This fabulous donation comes from our very busy Gail B from Virginia.  Lots of luscious scarves.  Can't you feel how luscious they are by looking!  Gorgeous browns!  Nice and big too, so the men folks can wrap up.

 A nice solid green also good for either the men or the women.  Gail's also crocheted hats, and included always needed personal care items.

The box was stuffed!  Look, more goodies.  More scarves, personal care items, socks, and beautiful cotton washcloths round out her generous donation.  She's really included something for everyone here.
Many thanks for your on going support, please keep up the good work Gail.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 160+4=164
Scarves 53+9=62
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 50
Rain Poncho's:  53
Cotton Washcloths: 79+11=90
Afghans: 6
Socks: 121+5=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.

Knitted Striped Afghan on the Needles to be Donated to Homeless

Folks, I've dug back through the blog here on Bridge and Beyond to review of bit of history for us regarding afghans.  In 2011 we knitted, crocheted and donated 55 afghans, in 2012 we knitted and crocheted the same number 55, in 2013 we came close making and donating 53....just 2 afghans less, and in 2014 we made and donated 32, 23 less then the previous year of 2013.  In those 4 years we averaged 49 donated afghans a year.  This years number of 23 is obviously lower than all those years, lower than average by 17.  With that in mind, I'm sharing a picture of a start to a knitted striped afghan currently on my needles.  I started this ghan last week while out of town on a "girls getaway".  Love the colors.  This yarn was donated by our good friend and long time supporter, Gail B.  You might remember seeing some of this yarn....HERE

I had thought I'd knit a ripple, but in all honesty, we were talking so much I decided I needed something I didn't have to think about, not even counting, and soooooooo nothing fancy, the colors will be the main design feature vs the pattern or stitches.  The stripes will not be even, as I'm basing it on the amount of yarn I have in each color.

Thought it might be fun to know the history and background of the word afghan.  In a quick google search I found some limited information on several sources, including by not limited to Wikipedia.  An afghan is a coverlet, used on chairs, couches, and beds.  The word in English was first used by novelist Thomas Carlyle in his "Sartor Resartus in 1833.  It came from an area in Afghanistan, people known for their textiles.  There are many styles of afghans, some made in one piece, as above, some pieced together like granny style squares.  The history of granny squares seems to be up in the air, though presumed to be named for "granny" the person in each family most likely to piece together a blanket made of scraps of wool back in the day.  The motives style afghan is thought to come from rugs designed in Afghanistan used  in the Colonial period that came from The Middle East.

Crocheting an afghan tends to be far faster then knitting one, while knitted afghans tend to use a bit less yarn, and be less heavy weight wise.  Though I believe both knitted and crocheted afghans are equally warm.........particularly if they are both solid styles or styles where stitches are pretty close together.

What style afghans do you like to make?  How many afghans do you have in your home?  Have you made and donated an afghan?  Did you see the granny style crocheted afghan my Great Grandmother made in the previous post?  If not, please scroll back.

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 Hats, Scarves and Yarn being Donated

 This is the second half of Gail B.'s donation folks.  If you were here a few days ago you saw wonderful yarn she donated.  Additionally, her hooks been busy.  Here are 3 more awesome scarves in nice dark colors.  You know how I LOVE nice dark colors.  They don't show the dirt which is a huge consideration for folks living in the elements and or shelters where doing laundry is very difficult if possible at all.  AND dark colors work for men, women, and children.  Lighter colors are much more limited in whom they're appropriate for.

As you can see, Gail's also crocheted hats and tagged them with size.  Many thanks Gail B.  Gail's been a long time and very generous supporter of Bridge and Beyond.  We're thrilled to have her with us in our efforts to warm Ohio's Homeless and others in need.

Keep up the good work Gail B.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats:719+2=721
Scarves: 351+4=356
Socks: 171
Afghans: 17
Slippers: 85
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:78
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 3
Cotton Washcloths: 299
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, cowls/mobius,  and Shrugs etc. 13

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 Yarn and More

 Thank you Gail B for this thoughtful donation and your on going and long time support of Bridge and Beyond.  We certainly value all you do.  Gail has donated some yarn that will get put to good use and scarves she's crocheted.  Gail's work is always wonderful, and I love how she uses nice dark colors suitable for men or women.

I love the rust and blues together here, they might just stay paired like that to make a ghan?  They might be needed elsewhere, time will tell, but solid rust and variegated rust with the two shades of blue make me see stripes or ripples or...........um.  We shall see what they choose to become.  We all know sometimes the yarn speaks to us, lol.

Many thanks Gail, as always please keep up the good work.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats:701
Scarves: 345+2=347
Socks: 171
Afghans: 17
Slippers: 85
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:78
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 3
Cotton Washcloths: 299
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13

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.

Warming Ohio's Homeless with Donations

Thank you Gail B for this thoughtful donation.  Gail's work always brings a smile to my face.  Gail has crocheted scarves to donate to the homeless and has included socks with her donation.  Both items are always so well received.  The scarves are nicely sized, soft, and warm.  I love the texture with the stitches she's chosen as well.

Keep up the good work Gail.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 609
Scarves: 325+6=331
Socks: 126+15=141
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Cotton Washcloths: 247
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

*please remember to include a note with your donations that includes your email address*
**Please remember to tag ALL hats, mittens, and slippers with size.  Donations are divided for men, women, children, and teens.**

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.

Stripped Crocheted Afghan to Welcome You Home

Thank you Gail B for warm stripped crocheted afghan.  The family who receives this is going to be very happy and warm.  For those who may be reading this blog for the first time, we knit and crochet and donate afghans to help families celebrate their future.  When a family leaves a shelter and moves into their permanent home, welcome home packages are put together.  These are items to help them get started again, to give them a pat on the back for putting their lives back together, and we add afghans to those packages.  They keep families warm, they give them a pat on the back, and hope for the future to be brighter.

Gail has been a very long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond.  She and I first became acquainted over on Crochetville.  She does beautiful work.

Thank you Gail!

She's also crocheted scarves, and included socks.  All items will be so very much appreciated.  

Recently, I decide to pile less in a picture so you all could better see the awesome donations, so stay turned..........they're will be additional pictures and posts of Gail's donation.

**Does anyone know how to change the font on the blogs?  I see options when typing a post, but can't find where to change it from default to this larger style which I much prefer.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 596
Scarves: 323+2=325
Socks: 110+6=116
Afghans: 15+1=16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68
Cotton Washcloths: 247
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Crochet Donations to Help Homeless

 Folks these pictures leave a lot to be desired.  It was so dark and gloomy I had every light in the basement on and lightened the pictures further on the computer to try and get things to show up a bit more.  Sorry they didn't turn out real well.  These are two nice large scarves crocheted by our good friend, Gail B.  Gail has been a long time and very generous supporter of Bridge and Beyond.

 Her work is always beautiful.  I'm always happy with to see the nice dark colors she chooses.  This picture has hats, scarves and hooded scarves.  Is there a better name for them?  I personally love and often wear hooded scarves because they're really warm, and for my pea size head stay on well.

 She's also crocheted ad donated cotton washcloths with lots of fun colors, and sent along socks as well.

With my limited table space I often need to tack multiple pictures,plus Gail sent 2 really nice size boxes of her thoughtful donations......thus the multiple pictures.  Thank you Gail, we so appreciate you and your very skillful hands.  Keep up the good work!

**hey folks, does it makes sense to count the hoods with scarves?  Love some input here.  For now that's where I'll put them, but open to suggestions.

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.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 498+11=509
Scarves: 280+7=287+4 hooded scarves=291
Socks: 75+6=81
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 63
Cotton Washcloths: 189+8=197
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

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.

Personal Care Items for the Homeless

Thank you Gail!  Lip Balm is always such a great idea, anytime of the year to protect ones lips from the harsh conditions, be it too hot or too cold.  Personal care items are always needed and always appreciated.  You're long time support of the cause here on Bridge and Beyond is appreciated more then you know, more then I can put into words.  Thank you for this thoughtful donation of personal care items and hat.

As always, keep up the good work Gail with your donations for Ohio's homeless.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 494+1=495
Scarves: 279
Socks: 75
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 58
Cotton Washcloths: 185
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

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 for Those in Need

Thank you, Thank you Gail B.  Gail has been a long time and very generous supporter for Bridge and Beyond.  Many thanks for all you do Gail, truly it is greatly appreciated.  Gail does such beautiful work, and always thinks about our Men who often get so much less then the women and children.  Gail has crocheted and donated hats, scarves...many of which are matching sets.  She's included personal care items.

And she's included socks.  This is such a nice variety in colors for both men and women, colors that blend so nicely with a variety of coat colors AND, they aren't colors that stand out.  This is something so very much appreciated by the men and women living in the elements and in the shelters.  Not standing out with bright colors can often help them with being protected.

As always, PLEASE keep up the good work Gail B.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 475+9=484
Scarves: 263+10=273
Socks: 56+9=65
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 46
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 52
Cotton Washcloths:172
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care 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.

Helping Ohio's Homeless from Virginia

 Thank you Gail B from Virginia for this awesome donation of crocheted kindness to help Ohio's Homeless.  Gail has been a long time supporter.  Gail crochets beautifully.  Look at the nice variety of hat colors and sizes and scarves she crafted with her skilled hands.

 I love how nice and big your scarves are.  People can truly wrap the scarf around more then once which so adds to the warmth.  And, who doesn't love the Buckeye Scarf!  After all, we here in Ohio bleed scarlet and gray.

Gail thank you for taking the time to add sizes to your hats.  I very much appreciate it and know the folks at the shelters do too. She's also included some personal care items. 

 Please keep up the good work.

*Reminders:
Please avoid using white, tan, beige and in general pastels
Please always tag your hats, slippers, and mittens with size
Please launder your items if you have furry friends who like to sit on your crafted items, plus it softens them up and gives a more finished look.
Please include a note in your box with your name and email address

2014 Donations:
Hats: 307+26=333
Scarves: 118+12=230
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 118
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, etc. : 5
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care 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.

Helping Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Gail B for this thoughtful donation.  Sorry it's not a good picture folks.  It was such a dreary dark day even with lights on inside I couldn't get the colors to show up well.  That hats and scarves did have some nice dark colors which I always love for the adults.

Gail's included some personal care items along with her crocheted hats and scarves.

Thank you Gail for your on going support and caring for Ohio's Homeless in Need.


End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 914+5=919
Scarves 496+6=502
Socks: 392
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 197
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 143
Cotton Wash Clothes: 765
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated

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 in Virginia Warms Hearts in Ohio

 Look at this sweet afghan, any adult women and or teen will be thrilled to cover up with this.  Such nice work from our good friend and long time supporter, Gail B from Virginia.  Many thanks Gail, this will be used for Project Welcome Home and I know it will be treasured for years to come.

In addition to the above afghan, Gail's kept her hook flying making hats, and scarves to keep those in need warm.  She's also donated much needed and always appreciated personal care items.  Thank you Gail for nicely tagging your hats with the size!

Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 836+6=842
Scarves: 448+4=452
Socks: 347
Afghans: 51+1=52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated


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.