Personal Care, Cotton Washcloths and Socks Donated for Homeless

This awesome donation is from a very good friend Marjorie M.  Look at all the cotton washcloths!  There's such a nice mix of colors,  many I've not seen before.  Love the orange mix!  Besides being busy crocheting lots of cotton washcloths, Marjorie has been busy collecting lots of personal care items, including feminine hygiene products which is wonderful.  She's also included socks which are a hit all year long and always needed!

Many thanks Marjorie, please keep up the good work.  Folks Marjorie donated this some time back, but the picture got in the wrong folder on my computer and I came across it the other day realized I hadn't yet shared it with you...at least pretty sure I hadn't.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 294
Scarves 135
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 299+23=322
Afghans: 19
Socks: 173+28=201
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.

Donations Especially for the Ladies

 Look at this wonderful donation from our good friend Marjorie M from Minnesota!  Loads of wonderful cotton washcloths, crocheted in lots of different colors, personal items geared towards the ladies.  AND see the pretty flowered gift boxes...look to the right and you'll see one opened up...it's an awesome insulated bag which will come in quite handy for the ladies on the streets.  Below is a close up of how the nice bag zips up.  I love these and will keep my eyes open for others.

Until recently, when I read an article indicating female supplies are in short supply at shelters I hadn't thought about how important having tampons and pads were and how demoralizing it must be for the ladies not to have clean items to change into during that time.  Thank you Marjorie for including those items in your personal care items.

As always, please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 218
Scarves 80
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  53
Cotton Washcloths: 126+35=161
Afghans: 11
Socks: 131
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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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 Homeless Feet with this Donation

Thank you Marjorie M for this thoughtful donation of crocheted cotton washcloths and socks.  It's awesome!  Cold, wet feet are very dangerous.  Having clean dry socks can improve health factors many time over for our cold homeless friends.  Even for those lucky enough to get a night here and there in a shelter, the ability to wash socks or dry wet socks is not a given; so having a supply of clean dry warm socks is greatly appreciated.

Love the soft cotton washcloths, they have many uses for those living out in the elements, those living in shelters, as well as those transitioning to permanent housing.  They are used as washcloths and as dishcloths.  Excellant!

Many thank Marjorie for your on going support.  Keep up the good work.

2015 Donations:
Hats: 59
Scarves:20
Mittens: 18
Slippers: 20
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:13+10=23
Afghans:1
Socks: 7+40=47
Fingerless gloves/wrist warmers:
Cowls/Infinity scarves: 11
Shawls: 1 (just realized it wasn't listed, don't think I missed any?)
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.

Crocheting for the Homeless

 Thank you Marjorie M for this awesome donation and for your on going support of the cause here on Bridge and Beyond.  Marjorie has been a faithful supporter for Ohio's homeless and others in need in many ways.  She uses her skillful hands to crochet and donate warm items, she includes lots of much needed and appreciated personal care items.  Additionally she is ever diligent in visiting and supporting the blog with her thoughtful comments and cheering on other big hearted folks who donate.

 Lots of different colored crocheted cotton washcloths, some for the ladies and some for the men.  Perfect!  She's also included warm socks so very much in need.

I attended the Ohio State Footfall game the other day, and can tell you how uncomfortable I was with cold wet feet.  We were out for a good part of the day and feet simply don't dry when it's raining....even though we had rain gear on that doesn't protect ones feet.  Knowing I could get warm and dry later certainly helped.  Our friends living out in the elements don't have the luxury of knowing in a few hours they'll be warm and dry, so socks are ALWAYS a huge plus.

Many thanks Marjorie, please keep up the good work.

*Folks if you notice I rolled the brim down on one hat and up in the other so you can see the versatility of this style hat.*

**Posted a donation yesterday from a Carol C, whom I still very much need to be in contact with, please if you know this person, or are this person and are reading this blog, make contact with me with the contact form in the right side bar, or a comment here on the blog, or a comment in the group on facebook, and or my personal facebook page.  I've tried for a couple of weeks to make contact, but need your email.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 669+2=671
Scarves: 333
Socks: 141+30=171
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 254+15=269
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  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.

Warm Dry Feet Important for Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M for this thoughtful donation and your continued support of Bridge and Beyond.  Marjorie had donated personal care items which are needed both by the folks living in the elements and by the folks entering shelters, as often they have nothing when they get there.  And warm, dry, feet is HUGE!  Having warm dry feet is important all year long, in every season, and is often a key element in keeping someone healthy and more.......ALIVE in colder wetter months.

Thank you Marjorie for your generous and kind donation and your caring heart!

**Folks please remember not to knot and cut with knitted or crocheted items.  Knots are always the weakest link in any garment or project.  Always leave tails when changing colors or adding yarn and work in your tails to avoid raveling.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 509
Scarves: 291
Socks: 81+20=101
Afghans: 15
Slippers: 69
Rain Ponchos: 55
Mittens & Gloves: 63
Cotton Washcloths: 217
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

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.

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.

Happy Hookers Help Ohio's Homeless

Hats and scarves crocheted by our good friend Marjorie M and her crochet club, The Happy Hookers!  Lots of nice colors in the hats.  I've got some pictured with the brim rolled up and others without out the brim up so you can see the 2 ways these hats can be worn.  This provides options for the folks, to pull it down or roll it up to have double over the ears.  Thank you ladies for joining Marjorie in the cause for our Ohio Homeless.  We appreciate your efforts.  
Click to enlarge the picture so you can see the red hat with the cute ruffle edge.  The ladies will love not only being warm, but looking good.

Thank you Happy Hookers!

2014 Donations:
Hats: 214+13=227
Scarves: 85+5=90
Socks: 46
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 25
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
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.

**PLEASE REMEMBER

• ADD A NOTE WITH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL TO YOUR DONATION 
• AVOID USING WHITE, BEIGE, TAN, AND OTHER LIGHT COLORS, DUE TO THE DIRT FACTOR
• ALWAYS READ THE TAB ASSOCIATED WITH THE ITEM YOU'RE MAKING BEFORE YOU KNIT OR CROCHET AND MAIL TO BE CERTAIN YOU MEET THE NECESSARY GUIDELINES

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.

A Family Crochets Together to Donate Together

 Thank you Marjorie M, and sister Kari...AND Shelbie...Shelbie's Marjorie's granddaughter and she's learning to crochet.  How cool is that!  Always love hearing people have taught someone else how to knit or crochet...such an awesome thing to do.  Can you feel the love here folks!  Over Thanksgiving the family was together and pooled their resources, their skills, and their donations.

We have hats, scarves, personal care items, hand warmers, and cotton washcloths!  We have hats for men and women and they're all nicely tagged with size...Sweet!  Keep up the good work, Marjorie, Kari and Shelbie.  And thank you Shelbie for joining in.  Shelbie's our newest pair of helping hands.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 850+22=872
Scarves: 469+2=471
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 726
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.

Personal Care Items and Crocheted Cotton Cloths Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M for another fantastic and thoughtful donation.  Lots of always needed personal care items, socks...can't get too many of those, and crocheted cotton washcloths definitely a great item.  We use those cotton washcloths in a variety of ways.

When folks first come to shelters they often have nothing and so personal care items and a nice washcloth to shower can really mean alot.  As some live in shelter housing the cloths can be used both for baths, and doing dishes.  When folks transition from shelter to permanent housing, those washcloths are used again in welcome home packs....AND our men and women living outdoors are always appreciative of them too.  Our friend Rae makes packs for them, packs they can take on the go; as they often have to.

Many thanks Marjorie, we surely appreciate your on going support of Ohio's Homeless and others in need.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 675
Scarves: 420
Socks: 251+10=261
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 99
Cotton Wash Clothes: 657+18=675
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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.

Crochet Hats for Homeless Men

Awesome hats donate of nice large, warm, soft crocheted hats from our good friend Marjorie M.  I love the colors...manly colors, and I love the size.  This style is awesome in that it pulls down nicely over the ears or can be rolled for a brim.  Exactly what's needed for our men out in the elements.

YIPPEE Skippy for each and every hat being labeled.  Well done Marjorie, keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 532+16=548
Scarves: 368
Socks: 227
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 172
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 91
Cotton Wash Clothes: 524
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... etc aren't tabulated.

**PLEASE remember folks to read the tabs with important details regarding the specific items you're making.  There's information about size, about colors, about tagging, and even some patterns.  It's important that the items you make to donate meet the need and follow the guidelines.**

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 Personal Care Items and Crochet Cotton Washcloths

 Box 1 from our good friend Marjorie M, lots of wonderful personal care items being donated.  The nice little first aid kits...great idea.

 50 crocheted cotton washcloths of every imaginable color filled Marjorie's 2nd box of donations.  Wonderful mix of both male and female colors Marjorie.  These are a HUGE hit at the shelters.  These cotton washcloths get used when folks first come into the shelters with little more then what's on their backs for showers, they get used again as families move into temporary housing in the shelters for both showers and dishcloths, and they get used again when moving out packs are compiled when folks transition from shelter living to their permanent housing situation...again for showers and for dishes. 

Keep up the good work Marjorie!

Folks if you didn't get a chance to see it, please scroll back 2 post and read about the happiness challenge for August in addition to our need of mittens and hats....the really tie in together.  AND scroll back 3 posts if you missed it, I posted some numbers about where we were with donations at this time last year compared to where we currently are.  I think it will help you see where the need lies, as well as see how well we've done in some areas.


Thank you all.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 427
Scarves: 339
Socks: 224
Afghans: 32
Slippers: 170
Rain Ponchos: 203
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 468+50=518
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 14
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, Dolls &and ; 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 to Over Come Grief

A few days back I shared my story of how when and where I learned to knit and crochet.  A few days later I shared Sandie P from Louisiana story.  And now I'm sharing a beautiful story from our friend, Marjorie M.  It truly touches me, and while I knew some of this from our first couple of email exchanges it still touches me to think about it again.  Here are Marjorie's words.

No really big exciting story here. I learned to crochet because they told me I couldn't, due to being left handed.  Elder Aunts and my Mother taught my sisters but not me.  I watched from across the room and could see it in reverse.  Did it opposite of the right handers. I crocheted basic stuff for a few years then quit when I got married and had two babies and a job.

My husband was diagnosed with lung cancer on May 9 , 2011 he passed away on June 19th of the same year.  That was such a confusing, tragic time for me that I was looking for something to keep me sane. My younger sister sent me some yarn and a hook and I started crocheting again. I am not good at it, but can't even tell you the number of hours I spent sitting in his chair crocheting. Really believe it saved my life.  When I came across your charity by accident, it seemed like something I was supposed to do, being in Ohio where he was from.  He loved street people and the homeless and was always stopping to give some guy a few bucks or a cigarette.  I am still not able to read a pattern, but make terrific grannie squares, have taken a class,  to learn basics,and now belong to a crochet club. maybe I will improve over time.

the reason i check in with you each morning is that my dogs get me up at 6 a.m.  when i let them out i get dressed and turn on my computer at the same time. i hit the button to your site as the first thing i look at. then i tweet my granddaughter with a report on the weather for the day, before school.  i am a creature of habit. same thing starts each day.  therefore when your site is the same for a day or two i notice.

good talking  with you, hope you get lots of interesting stories on your new project. thanks again for all you and rae do to help the Ohio homeless.

**Marjorie, you would not be the first who turned to knitting or crocheting for comfort.  I had yarn in my hand all the time I sat beside Mom during her long hospital days before she passed.  I've read many books who's theme was in fact how they got through my learning to knit or crochet, or the comfort a group brought to them during difficult times.  You certainly honor your husband by sitting in his chair and caring for people from his homestate.  And, finding my blog perhaps wasn't by mistake...we all are guided, sometimes we just don't know it.  We're thrilled you've joined us, and shared your touching story.  Don't sell your crochet skills short my friend.

**please email me your story, how, when, where and why did you learn to knit or crochet?**

sandycrochet at gmail.com

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.

A Potpourri Donation Helps many

Wonderful donation here from our good friend Marjorie M.  I love the variety.  It's a real potpourri.   Marjorie has crocheted 20 cotton washcloths, an item always well received at all the family shelters we deliver to.  In addition to her hand crafts Marjorie has sent socks for both men and women (Rae will be thrillejd), razors, shaving cream, plastic forks, sandwich size zip-lock bags, and first aid kits.  I never thought of first aid kits but feel these compact items will be greatly appreciated by Rae as she cares for the folks living out in the elements.  Yes, it's close to summer folks, but in the last week we've had horrible fog, nights close to freezing, an abundance of rain, and a couple of days that were hot.  The weather this time of year here in Central Ohio is tough when you're without a roof over your head.

**June is slipper month, be sure to check out the slipper tab above, before you begin knitting and crocheting**

**Email me details of when, how etc you learned to knit or crochet, please don't leave the details in the comments below**


2013 Donations:

Hats:  372
Scarves: 288
Socks: 182+18=200
Afghans: 24
Slippers: 132
Rain Ponchos: 202
Mittens: 77
Cotton Wash Clothes: 349+20=369
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 10
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, 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.

Donating Crocheted Cotton Wash Cloths

Thank you Marjorie M for this thoughtful donation of 23 crocheted cotton wash cloths, misc kitchen and personal care items.  Everything is so very much appreciated.  Your regular visits to the blog and sweet caring comments are also very much appreciated.  Please keep up the good work.

As you know May's focus is hats.  Please review the information in the hat tab across the top of the blog to be certain you're up to date regarding sizes, colors, fibers etc. needed to make our donations meet the need.
*Oh and please remember to attach a size tag to ALL hats.  Use string, yarn, safety pin.  Labels don't have to be fancy folks, but knowing the size is really needed by all the shelters, as well as schools to know how to store and distribute to the appropriate people in need.

2013 Donations:

Hats:  361
Scarves: 276
Socks: 182
Afghans: 20
Slippers: 132
Rain Ponchos: 202
Mittens: 22
Cotton Wash Clothes: 275+23=298
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 10
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers etc.

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 Appreciate Marjorie M. from Minnesota.

Believe I've posted this cute cartoon before, but I know not everyone visits the blog daily, (though I'd love it if they did); so thought it was worth a 2nd posting.

We recently had a contest and Marjorie M. from Minnesota was one of the 4 winners.  To date, I've only heard back from 3 of the 4 winners.  Will give a few more days to hear back from the 4th winner.  I thought it might be nice to learn a little bit about each other, so wanted to share.  Marjorie is a crocheter...must look for a crochet cartoon sometime...she started donating to our cause, keeping Ohio's homeless warmer and safer back in the fall of 2012.  She's helped us in a variety of ways.  She crochets and donates, she's recruited additional pairs of helping hands by getting a Girl Scout Troop involved, and snagged her sister, Kari S from Wisconsin as well.  Additionally, she is extremely supportive with her visits to the blog, spending time reading and commenting and is a fabulous cheerleader always with something thoughtful to say about her fellow crocheters and knitters and others who support our cause.


Thank you Marjorie!  Please keep up the good work, and I hope you enjoy the little comic.


2013 Donation Totals:


Hats:  344
Scarves: 260
Socks: 152
Afghans: 17
Slippers: 112
Rain Ponchos: 202
Mittens: 22
Cotton Wash Clothes: 215
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

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 for Ohio Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  I appreciate it and your steadfastness with visiting and commenting on the blog.  Marjorie has crocheted 16 cotton washcloths which I know will be a big hit when their donated to the shelters; along with some personal care items, supplies needed in the meal prep and socks.    The two paisley bags on the right had side of the picture are insulted bags (probably lunch bags?), they can be used in several ways I'm sure for our folks in need.

Keep up the good work Marjorie!

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  280
Scarves: 239
Socks: 140+6=146
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 110
Rain Ponchos:202
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 164+16=180
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

***and this blog post is #994 just 6 post away from 1,000. I'm announcing a contest right now. Starting today and (March 23rd) running through the 1,000th post. Everyone who visits and the blog and leaves a comment on the blog will have their name entered into a hat....I will draw a name or names......depending on how many entries we have and the winners will receive...............goodies. I'll leave it at that, goodies. Now who doesn't like to win something? Help us celebrate our longevity and this milestone blog post.***

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.

Donations for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond.  I appreciate it and your steadfastness with visiting and commenting on the blog.  Marjorie has crocheted 16 cotton washcloths which I know will be a big hit when their donated to the shelters; along with some personal care items, supplies needed in the meal prep and socks.    The two paisley bags on the right had side of the picture are insulted bags (probably lunch bags?), they can be used in several ways I'm sure for our folks in need.

Keep up the good work Marjorie!

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  280
Scarves: 239
Socks: 140+6=146
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 110
Rain Ponchos:202
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 164+16=180
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

***and this blog post is #992 just 8 post away from 1,000. I'm announcing a contest right now. Starting today and (March 23rd) running through the 1,000th post. Everyone who visits and the blog and leaves a comment on the blog will have their name entered into a hat....I will draw a name or names......depending on how many entries we have and the winners will receive...............goodies. I'll leave it at that, goodies. Now who doesn't like to win something? Help us celebrate our longevity and this milestone blog post.***

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.

Girl Scouts do more then Cookies

A while back you may remember our friend Marjorie M from Minnesota's connection to The Girl Scouts.  They've done it again.  The girls crocheted cotton wash cloths and slippers.  Marjorie helped them out by mailing their thoughtful donation and she added personal care items and socks.  For some silly reason, I took 2 pictures of the same thing...the slippers and socks and none of the personal care items and cotton washcloths.  Had a dumb attack apparently when I was photographing.  As you know, posts are written and placed in que and so the items have already been delivered by the time you'll read this post.  I'm working several weeks ahead on posts, so didn't realize in time to take another photograph.  Sorry girls.  I can tell you there were lots of different colors and I was thrilled to see so many of them were manly colors.

Thank you Girl Scouts, and Marjorie. 

*March will focus on afghans and rain poncho's.  In addition to the afghan I assemble (or get help assembling) from your donated squares you can knit and or crochet completed afghans.  You can also make a quilt.  Guideline for colors and size etc can be found in the
  

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  131
Scarves: 101
Socks: 70+10=80
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 55+11=66
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes:90
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.

Girls Scouts do More then Sell Cookies

Quick, what's the first word........the very first word that comes to mind when someone says and you hear, or you see, or you read the words, Girl Scouts?  I know.......dumb question....the answer is of course COOKIES.  We all have our personal favorites and probably order from several Girl Scouts every year.  My own, Darling Daughter was never in the Girl Scouts (nor was I); but she did spend an entire summer in a floor-less tent as a Camp Counselor at a Girl Scout Camp.  She even checked the kiddo's daily for Ticks...because of Lime Disease.  She was a Girl Scout Camp Counselor in Connecticut in the neighbor city where the disease originated.  

But, look above.  I don't see cookies, I see slippers, hats, socks, and personal care items for people in need.  Homeless and those in need in the shelters in Ohio will benefit from a groups of 13-17 year old Girl Scouts from Minneapolis.  These girls were affected by a tornado in 2011.  The girls and their families and friends received helped during a time in need.  The know first hand what it means to help someone in need.  To pay back the girls wanted a special Christmas project.  The girls in the troop didn't all know how to crochet, but they learned in order to help others less fortunate.  WOW....isn't that what we all would like our teenagers to learn?  To help others, to help others less fortunate.

The Girl Scout Troop did just that.  That learned to crochet and they made 33 hats of various colors.  Some hats are stripped, some are solid, and some are crocheted with variegated yarn.  Please click to enlarge to see what these young ladies accomplished.

Additionally, they crocheted 7 pairs of slippers, and 1 headband.

Our good friend, Marjorie organized the donation, and added personal care items and socks and took care of the postage for The Troop.  Well done Marjorie.  Thank you for making the connection, and spreading the word, and thank you for making it possible for a group of young people to give back.  That's what I call a win win situation.



  2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  22+33=55
Scarves: 38 (31 flannel and 7 quilted)
Socks: 6+20=26
Afghans: 2 
Slippers: 7
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, and...

**The focus for the remainder of January is slippers.  AND, we'll continue focusing on feet.  Cold, and wet feet are miserable.  So...for the month of February we'll continue with slippers as our focus AND add socks for the feet.  Socks are store bought and should be for men who live outdoors 99% of the time.   February  continues to be about feet.**


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.

Sister Join Forces to Support Ohio's Homeless

 Our friend Marjorie M from Minnesota has been busy spreading the word of our need and has recruited her sister, Kari S from Wisconsin to be our newest pair of helping hands.  How awesome is that!  When the awesome sisters got together for the recent Thanksgiving Holiday, Kari past along these 2 boxes of crocheted and knitted goodies to Marjorie who got them in the mail to us.  AWESOME!

You can see a lots of variety in her hats, and scarves.  She also included some personal care items, and headbands.  We're thrilled to have you join us Kari S from Wisc, and hope to see you often here at Bridge and Beyond.  And thanks too Marjorie for helping us out by recruiting your sister, well done!  Marjorie dedicated this wonderful donation to her husband, John's memory.  I'm sorry for your loss, Marjorie.  I'm sure he feels honored to have you remember him this way.

Keep up the good work ladies!

**Please remember to check the tabs across the top of the blog periodically.  Information about sizes, colors, fibers is available.  Patterns are added, changed over time and it's important to stay current on the needs of those we help.  AND remember you don't have to be a blogger to do that, simply click the tab and read.  If you have questions regarding certain donations not addressed there, please leave a comment and or shoot me an email.  Thank You.**

 
Donations: 2012
Hats 853+18=871
Scarves: 572+16=588
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos, Shawls: 5
Vest 1
Afghans: 42
Mittens: 299
Squares: 849
Socks: 196
Rain Poncho's 213
Cotton Washcloths 521
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!

Helping Hands from Minnesota aid Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M from Minnesota, your thoughtful donation of cotton washcloths, scarves, gloves, and personal care items is fabulous.  Each and every items so needed and appreciated.  The value of soap, razors, toothbrush kits is truly more then any of us can relate to.  My husband and daughter and I used to camp, and having the ability to clean up...to shower, heavenly!

Please keep up the good work.

Remember folks, when you need to give your hands a rest from knitting or crocheting, please spend time on the blog.  It helps the blogs placement with search engines which in turn helps us reach more people who have helping hands....that means we're able to help more people.  I know many of you do come and read, but are shy and don't leave comments.  PLEASE, please do leave comments.  Let us know you were here, support each other's work by leaving comments.  We all enjoy that, AND when you leave comments, that helps the blog even further.  You do not need to be a blogger to leave comments, it doesn't compromise your security.  Beneath the post click the word comment, a white box pops up, type your comment in that box, then click the drop down box and select the option that says name and url, leave your first name and last initial (no need to leave a full name unless you want to), leave the url space blank (normally that's where a blog address would go).  That's it, quick and easy.  It does truly help us, so please leave a comment and encourage your friends to do the same, please avoid using the anonymous signature option in the drop down box, that doesn't help us at all.  In fact it usually triggers the spam feature.

Help us spread the word of the need, send your friends....even if they're not knitters and crocheters to our blog.  You never know who might want to help in some capacity.


Donations: 2012
Hats 768
Scarves: 499+5=504
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 34
Mittens: 278+1=279
Squares: 729
Socks: 193
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 452+12=464
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)

**Reminder folks, make sure all your ends/tails are worked into your work.  When they're not, I lay your item/donations aside until I have time to complete or repair them.  The ONLY ends that should not be worked in as you go is the final tail of a square**

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!