Warming Heads and Necks of the Homeless

Thank you Jen (missilbird on Rav) for these awesome hats and cowls/neckgators.  Both the hats and cowls are super soft, and doubly warm and thick!  Fabulous.  Jen's also sent along some personal care items (toothpaste and brushes and floss).  Thanks so much Jen, for your on going support; keep up the good work. 

**What state are you all from?  We have 3 lists of supporters (those who donate) here on the blog.  One list is those with a facebook, ravelry, or other such profile page; one is a list of those with blogs and or webpages, and one (across the top of the blog) is a list of those who donate but don't have a page here on the net.  PLEASE find your name, make sure you're on the right list AND...if there isn't a state listed beside your name leave a comment here so I can add it.  We've made good headway getting the lists updated; but still sadly have some that are incomplete.  Knowing what state your from serves several purposes.  On the fun side of things, we have our map at the bottom of the blog.  Have you seen the map?  If not, scroll down please and check it out.  The map isn't as current as it could be, so with your help...let's get it updated and see how many states are represented with donations.  And while I don't a world map, I do have the countries that have representation outside the United States.  On the practical side of things, knowing what state your from can help me identify who sent what when.  We have multiple people with the same name, so knowing the state helps me narrow things down when I'm trying to find someone to make contact.  When I try to locate someone, I spend LOTS of time...looking through all 3 lists, my emails, my contacts on facebook, and ravelry and other places...even with all that it is sometimes quite difficult  AND VERY TIME CONSUMING.  Thanks!**

Donations: 2012
Hats 840+2=842
Scarves: 561
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 299
Squares: 845
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 467
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, hand and foot warmers Teddy Bears and footies etc)




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!

Soft, Stylish Scarves Donated

5 Soft, Stylish Scarves crocheted and donated by Jenn S in Ohio. Awesome. Notice the blue on the far left (remember all pictures can be clicked to enlarge), it's made from granny squares! Very nice, very creative Jenn. Thanks so much for your ongoing support and your thoughtful donation. Very much appreciated.

Folks, I'm pleased to say donations have come in steady enough I feel like we can, once again expand our mission to be able to help more people. The YWCA has a family shelter, run similar to The Homeless Families Foundation. Families are given shelter and essentials for a period of time and with help move from temporary housing (the shelter) to permanent housing. Our friend Rae will be making deliveries to them. This family shelter provides temporary housing for up to 100 families. It was only a short while ago I expanded our mission to include The Homeless Families Foundation with a large donation from our summer stock pile, and am hopeful we'll be able to continue to grow to provide for this 2nd family shelter as well.

Help us grow, tell your friends, your family and your co-workers of the need. See someone knitting or crocheting, ask them if they could help. If you have a blog, please include our badge, and or blog post with a link here. Facebook and tweeting are also very helpful. Thanks for all you do, let's keep up the good work helping these families get back on their feet and avoid being homeless.

Thank you!

2011 Donations:

Scarves 343+5=348
Hats 731
Mitts 142
Socks 124
Squares 515
Rain Ponchos 84
Cotton Washcloths 324
Sweaters/Poncho's 7
Slippers 86
Afghans 36 (2 sent to our friends at Pine Street)
Misc Items I've not counted misc items like all the personal care items, the neck warmers, head bands or yarn.


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!

Square this, not Math

Square this, makes me think way back to school days and math class. Argh...math class not a favorite for me. This however is different, this talk of squares gets me very excited. My math teachers would probably be pleased to know I do use some of the math I learned from them when I put together beautifully made squares from you all to make afghans for those in need. These fabulous squares are from Jennifer S, in Ohio. 20 fun squares here that will make my job of assembly fun, easy and. Many thanks Jennifer for your wonderful and thoughtful donation. Keep up the good work. It's greatly appreciated.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 246
Hats 510
Mitts 117
Socks 90
Squares 357+20=377
Rain Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 275
Sweaters 5
Slippers 68
Afghans 31 (2 sent to our friends at Pine Street)

August's focus is hats for men. Hats for men who are homeless (our Bridge folks), men who are homeless (through Faith Mission), Men living in temporary housing through the family shelter. Think dark male appropriate colors, and adult sizing.

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!

Colorful Help from Springfield

First let me say, I'm sorry the quality of this picture isn't good. I must have moved when I snapped this. I would retack, but by the time this is in que the washcloths have already been delivered. These wonderful 19 crocheted cotton wash cloths were graciously donated by Jennifer S, a fellow Ohioan. Many thanks Jennifer. I love the fun shapes and colors.

Thank you for your thoughtful donation, it is greatly appreciated.

2011 Donations:

Scarves 227
Hats 433
Mittens (gloves) 117
Socks 80
Slippers 62
Ghans 29 (2 went to Pine Street Earlier)
Squares 280
Sweaters 5
Ponchos 58
Cotton Washcloths 145+19=164

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!

Super Warm Crocheted Hats

Thank you Jenny S. from Ohio for these 4 super warm crocheted hats for our cold homeless here in Ohio. Love the red and black. It's always fun to see how differently colors can be arranged to get a completely different look. These hats will be extremely warm as she used nice tight single crochet stitches. The hats vary in sizes too which is always an added bonus with heads being so many different sizes.

Today is day 4 for SOCK it to ME, if you've not yet read about it, please do by click in the sidebar on the badge or with above link. Please encourage your non-knitting and crochet friends to get involved with this months special project. Everyone can join in with supplying socks for cold homeless feet.

Have you noticed new items in our Tabs? Please stay current as this blog is constantly being updated.

2011
Scarves 103
Hats 171+4=174
Mittens (gloves) 55
Socks 41
Slippers 8
Ghans 10
Squares 171
Sweaters 5

Please remember 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. It truly DOES make a difference. THANK YOU!