Grandma and Granddaughter Team Up to aid the Homeless

Thank you Janis F for this thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies.  Janet has hats of varying sizes here to fit a variety of head sizes, AND she's added nice size tags which helps everyone.  Helps those at the shelters get items to the right people and helps those receiving them get them easier and quicker.  She's included personal items, a package of those combo glove/mittens, and socks, and a totebag which will be handy for folks trying to keep their few things together ...whether they are living in the elements, or spending nights at a shelter.

I want to also thank Janis's granddaughter who's in the 10th grade.  Her granddaughter helps her with washing, and tagging some of the crocheted items, and uses her own money to purchase some of the personal care items.  Love seeing kids/teens get involved with helping others.  Well done, and what a nice team effort.  

As always, please click the picture to enlarge it so you can see the details.  I really like the textured stitches Janis used in her hats and it's nice to have a color variety as well.

Many thanks Janis and granddaughter, please keep up the good work and know you've made an important difference in the lives of those less fortunate. 

**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 a necessary Item for Homeless

Thank you Janis F for this wonderful donation of crocheted hats.  All so nicely made, and all with size tags!  LOVE it.  I think I'd have to pick the blue as my favorite, click to enlarge folks to see the texture detail...really nice.  Janis 5 heads will be warmer because of you and your talents.

Many thanks, and please keep up the work of caring for others.  It is so needed and truly appreciated.

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2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 169+5=174
Scarves 64
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 50
Rain Poncho's:  53
Cotton Washcloths: 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.

Donations from Louisiana Warm Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Janis F from Louisana for this thoughtful donation.  Lots of different colors in the has and a nice variety in sizes as well.  Janis has also included a crocheted scarf which matches the blue hat for a nice set, as well as some footies.  These footies will be nice come summer for those living out in the elements to have a change of dry socks for their feet.

Thank you Janis for your support, we're thrilled to have you in the group.

**Folks stay tuned for an additional post showing Janis's granddaughter's contribution and the story behind it.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 860+11=871
Scarves: 418+1=419
Socks: 187+6=193
Afghans: 29
Slippers: 108
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:120
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 329
Misc. (Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, cowls/mobius,  and Shrugs etc.) aren't tabulated.
Personal Care Items: Shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, cream, hand warmers, lipbalm, floss, soap, shaving cream, razors 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.

Ohio's Homeless Receive Donations

 Thank you Janis F for this thoughtful donation of crocheted cotton washcloths, hats, and scarves.  Thanks also for tagging the hats with the size, much appreciated.  You can also see Janis has included some misc clothing items for the youngsters.

I wanted to show you a close up of the celery colored hat.........isn't that adorable!  Such a sweet crocheted flower.  That will surely put a smile on a little girls face.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 396+6=402
Scarves: 247+2=249
Socks: 52+3=55
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 34
Cotton Washcloths: 144+2=146
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.

Baby It's Cold Outside

Thank you Janis F from Louisiana for this wonderful donation.  Janis is our newest pair of helping hands.  Welcome to the group Janis, thrilled to have you join us.  Janis enjoys crocheting and since it's warm in Louisiana, these hats and scarves will serve so much nicer here in Ohio then in her home state.

Keep up the good work.  We look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

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2013 Donations:

Hats: 882+8=890
Scarves 491+4=495
Socks: 347+1=348
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 196
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 140
Cotton Wash Clothes: 740
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.

Donations from Louisiana aid Ohio's Homeless

Thank you, Janis F from Louisiana for this thoughtful donation.  Janis has been very busy indeed.  Take a look folks.  A darling fleece baby blanket with a cute stitched edge, crocheted hats and scarves, socks, personal care items, and she's included a cute little outfit, mitts for the wee ones, and a camo coat and shoes!  WOW!!  So much love and warmth here in this much appreciated donation.

Please keep up the good work Janis.

*Please remember to keep your donations free of pet hair.   Lint rollers work fairly well to remove small amounts, but those who's furry friends like to lay on their hand crafted items should launder their donations before mailing them.  It really delays things and makes my allergies flair when I have to launder donations before being able to distribute them.*

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  243+2=245
Scarves: 110+4=114
Socks:98+4=102
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15+4=19
Cotton Wash Clothes: 134
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, etc aren't tabulated

**Blogger has been acting up, as I was editing the tab for mittens it wouldn't save the page, seems we've lost everything that was there, sorry folks.  I'll be trying to find the page, and or locating those patterns again.  In the meantime just know mittens should be made of washable fibers, be warm, avoid white, off-white, beige etc.  AND they should all be tagged with size. **

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 Helping Hands From Louisiana

I get excited with each and every donation that comes to me. Truly like a kid in a candy store; but I get especially excited when the donation comes from new helping hands. This donation comes from the state of Louisiana. Thank you Janis F for your thoughtful donation. We thrilled to have you join us and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

Janis has donated a hat, scarf, socks, personal care items, and footies. Thank you Janis.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 511+1=512
Scarves: 295+1=296
Slippers: 126
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 30
Mittens: 262
Squares: 359
Socks: 124+5=129
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, and footies etc).

**Reminder to all, please read updates important information regarding what types of donations, what sizes, what colors...as well as some patterns can be found in the tabs across the top of the blog. Information does change. It's important to stay current about our needs. **

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All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!