Helping Hands From The Peach Tree State Helps Homeless in Ohio

Thank you Christina F from Georgia, The Peach Tree State for this thoughtful donation to aid Ohio's Homeless here through Bridge and Beyond.  Christina is our newest pair of helping hands and she's been busy with her crochet hook.  She's made several infinity scarves/mobious, a couple of hats and 2 interesting neck warmers (neck gators).  

Remember folks to click the pictures, as they will enlarge and you're able to see details better.  In the upper left corner you'll see a black set which is a hat and neck warmer that's styled like a collar  The grey neck warmer (neck gator) is braided.

Many thanks for your donation Christina and welcome to Bridge and Beyond.  We hope to see you here often.

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.

Helping the Homeless Through Knitting and Crocheting.

Thank you  Barbara F for this thoughtful and very generous donation of crocheted goodies.  Wow...she's been busy.  Hats all nicely labeled with size, cotton washcloths always a hit, a gorgeous shawl (that's super soft), and yarn.  AND look again, she's also included an infinity scarf.  Wonderful colors and variety to make lots of folks happy, warm and feel cared for.  Nicely done Barbara!

Please keep up the good work, and as always know how much you are appreciated.


**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:    +3 +8= +11(Look we've past last years mark)
Scarves:  +170 +1=+171 (We've past last years mark)
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 42
Slippers:   16
Rain Poncho's:   +106 (We past last years mark)
Cotton Washcloths:  252 -8=244
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  YIPPEE, we've hit last years mark!
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc +1 +1=+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 Infinity Scarves and More

Thank you Karla T for your thoughtful crochet donation.  Kara has crocheted a hat, 2 scarves, and 4 fun mobius/infinity scarves.  The green infinity (top center) is such a perfect color combination for this time of the year.  Not sure I've seen that variegated combo before.  Definitely looks like fall.

Many thanks Karla and please keep up the good work.  You've made an important difference in the lives of those who will receive your donation. 

**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:    +2 +1=+3 (Look we've past last years mark)
Scarves:  +164 +6=+170 (We've past last years mark)
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 42
Slippers:   16
Rain Poncho's:   +106 (We past last years mark)
Cotton Washcloths:  252
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  YIPPEE, we've hit last years mark!
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc +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.

Crocheted Donations from Oregon Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Karla T from Oregon for this thoughtful crocheted donation.  LOVE the nice darker colors you used for scarves for the men folk!  Click the picture folks to see she's crocheted scarves and mobius/infinity scarves.  Some really nice texture also in the brown and orange scarf.

Scarf make such a difference in cold damp weather and are a wonderful item for anyone living out in the elements, as well as those living at shelters who often spend the bulk of their day outside waiting until it's time to get a night inside.

Please keep up the good work Karla, it's very much appreciated.

**Still looking for a Jane B from Minnesota

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  318 -1 = 317
Scarves:   158 -6= 152
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  414
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 Donation from the State of Oregon aids Ohio's Homeless

YIPPEE!  This colorful variety of scarves, and infinity scarves (mobius) scarves comes from our newest pair of helping hands, Karla M.  AND not only is this a fun selection of scarves with some for men, women, and children..........this is our first ever donation from the state of Oregon!

Been ages and ages since I've gotten to add a new state to our map, so I pretty excited.  Many thanks for joining us Karla, we're thrilled to have you and hope to see you here often on Bridge Beyond.  I'll update the map, and also see if I can get her blog linked up.  Always fun to add a new blog.  Please visit her and say hi.

Keep up  the good  work Karla!

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 269
Scarves 105+13=118
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 269
Afghans: 18
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
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.

Cowls, Neck Warmers, Mufflers, Infinity Scarf, Mobius

So many names for this style of scarf, I never really know which is correct.  Gator, Neck Warmers, Cowls, Infinity scarves, Mobius..........What do you call them?  And is there a difference?  Scarf to me is in fact a flat long rectangle piece of knitting, crocheting, looming, weaving etc.  But, when it's round.........and still covers the neck for warmth???

Whatever the correct word is (if there is just one), thank you Sara G for this warm crocheted donation for Ohio's cold Homeless in Need.  Love the variety of colors, the women receiving these will be warm and stylish.  I'm pretty partial to the blue-ish teal one in the lower left corner.  Such a pretty color!  Nice work, Sara, we're thrilled to have you join us as our newest pair of helping hands.  Welcome!  Hope to see you here often at Bridge and Beyond.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 33
Scarves:5
Mittens: 17
Slippers: 9
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:5
Afghans:
Socks: 7
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 10
Misc: personal care items and anything not listed above

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.