This Knitted Donation gets us Closer to our 2,000th Post Here on Bridge and Beyond

Thank you Theresa A for this thoughtful donation. Theresa has been busy, as yu can see with her knitting needles and yarn!  She's knitted the ever popular corner to corner cotton washcloths, and two nice large scarves and a matching hat.  What fun yarn.  The scarves are long enough to really wrap up which is always appreciated.  She's also included some personal care items.

Many thanks Theresa and please keep up the good work.  Please know you make a difference to those in need.

Woot Woot!!  Have you looked at our stats?  Did you notice that with this post we're now at 1990, only 10 posts away from reaching 2,000 posts here on Bridge and Beyond!!  

**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.

Donations for Homeless

Thank you Theresa A for this thoughtful donation of goodies to aid the homeless and others in need here in Central Ohio.  Quite a nice assortment of personal care items, cotton washcloths, socks, rain poncho's and hot pads.  Folks click to see the difference.  Notice the 5 pads on the left (blue-green, red-white and blue, mixed blue and brown, solid green and mixed red-white-brown), they are double thickness and will make a nice addition to the welcome packs Homeless Families puts together for families moving from shelter living into a permanent housing situation.

AND, also note in the lower right corner, the little blue and white packages.  Folks this is a really good idea....I never thought of it, but Theresa has included 2 emergency blankets!  I'm going to talk to Rae, our friend who feeds the homeless on Sat mornings to ask if this is something I should add to our list of things to collect.  I think it sounds like a real winner.  Good thinking on your part Theresa.  Stay tuned folks.

Many thanks Theresa, please keep up the good work.  Many people will benefit from your thoughtfulness!


2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     260
Scarves: 132
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  86
Slippers: 77
Rain Poncho's:   +95 +11=+106
Cotton Washcloths:  353 -6 = 347
Afghans:    14
Socks:  189 -5 = 184
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.

Closing in on Final Donations for 2013

Thank you Theresa A for this thoughtful donation.  Theresa has included lots of personal care items, socks, cotton washcloths.  And while you don't see them in the picture (took a 2nd photo but it didn't turn out), there were also hats and scarves.

Thank you Theresa and please keep up the good work.

End of year totals not to far off, so please keep checking in.  While we are indeed into the new year, 2014...these and some remaining donations were received in 2013 and will therefore be added to 2013 totals.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 993+5=998
Scarves: 617+3=620
Socks: 405+10=415
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 219
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 175
Cotton Wash Clothes: 777+7=784
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.

Helping Ohio's Homeless is On Going

 Thank you Theresa A for your ongoing support.  Theresa has donated some personal care items, rain poncho's, socks, and footies and 2 lovely warm scarves.  

**Reminders:
Please take time to remove hair (yours and your furry friends) from your donations.
Launder and block afghans
Avoid spraying donations with perfumes and or fresheners.  If you feel like it needs to be freshened, please take time to launder your donations (hats, scarves etc)
Always work in your ends when changing yarn as you go.  When items arrive with tails, they are put aside until I have time to do them for you.
ALWAYS ALWAYS include a note with your name and your email address, EVEN if you've donated before and or wish to be anonymous.
PLEASE always check the tabs for updated information about colors, sizes, styles, and fibers that are appropriate before you take time to knit or crochet.


Donations: 2012
Hats 836
Scarves: 545+2=547
Slippers: 144
Shawls: 2
Sweaters& Ponchos: 4
Vest 1
Afghans: 40
Mittens: 297
Squares: 828
Socks: 193+3=196
Rain Poncho's 209+4=213
Cotton Washcloths 466
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!

Local Donations touch many Needs

This local donation hits many needs. Socks and slippers to warm cold feet, mittens to warm cold hands, rain coats to ward off the aliments and chap stick to sooth dry cold cracked lips from being old doors.

Many thanks Theresa A., a fellow Ohioan. Theresa actually is close by, almost a neighbor. One of these days perhaps we'll get to meet face to face. I always consider that a bonus.

Hope to see you often here on Bridge and Beyond, and am very happy to have you join us. Keep up the good work, Theresa.

**Continuing to work on our map, locations of our donators. Reviewing the list of those who donate with blogs the following are people I still need to add a location to. PLEASE folks let me know what state your from so we can update the map.
Angela, Rebecca, Ghost, Krystine, Marushka, Peggy, Susan, and Jason**

2012 Donations:
Hats: 227
Scarves: 130
Slippers: 62+2=64
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 18
Mittens: 120+1=121
Squares: 203
Socks: 102+4=106
Rain Poncho's 2+8=10
Cotton Washcloths 27
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, facemasks, neck warmers, t-shirts etc)

Please check working calendar for updates for items being highlighted for a month. Typically that's reflective of our greatest need, and or an item that's been requested by the various groups we help.

**Looking to connect with a Debra T from Missouri, if you're out there reading this, please make contact via comment below and leave your email ady, or contact me directly at sandycrochet@gmail.com**

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!

Needed Donations so much Appreciated

Thank you Theresa A from Ohio our newest pair of helping hands for this thoughtful donation of socks, fabulous hand knit mittens, and rain ponchos. Thrilled to have you join us with helping Ohio's Homeless and those in need. Hope to see you here on Bridge and Beyond often. Thank you for including your notes regarding size of your mittens, that's a big help.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 109
Scarves: 34
Slippers: 24
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 84+3=87
Squares: 91
Socks: 42+5=47
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 9
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

**Going full steam for our contest, remember there will be 3 winners! Read all the details in the Feb 14th blog post.**


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!