Charity in Oklahoma Needs Knitters and Crocheters

Streetknits2013

Streetknits2013 is a charity formed to benefit Homeless People, as well educate the communality about homelessness.  Silke Feltz formed the group in 2013 and is currently operating in Norman, Oklahoma.  She has an outreach program to teach knitting and teach about homelessness, as well as collect and donate handmade Blankets (Afghans, lapghans), Hats, Gloves and Mittens, Scarves, and Socks (hand knit, not store bought).

The link above takes you to her Facebook Community Page where she documents pictures of the various donations, as well as groups knitting on campus.  Since she also teaches knitting, she accepts donations of yarn and needles as well; and has set up means for monetary donations.  The link to her webpage is HERE.

The items are donated to "Food and Shelter".  This shelter serves men, women, and families.  They are located at 201 Reed Avenue, Norman, OK  73071

Donations mailed to Silke Feltz should include a note with your name and email address, just as you did for me.  Any additional questions regarding her charity should be directed to: streetknits2013@gmail.com.  When you're ready to mail a donation contact her for her mailing address.

PLEASE when communicating with her, or when sending donations include a note indicating you're a former member of Bridge and Beyond and heard of her through me, Sandy Holladay.

Google tells me average temps in Norman, OK this time of the year are 40-63.

Dec  is 30-51

Jan   is 28-51

Feb   is 32-51

So, you can see the need for warm items to aid the homeless is real.

Yesterday I posted stats for 12 years of our existence here on Bridge and Beyond (not counting the current year), and addresses and information regarding two of the shelters we supplied here locally, Homeless Families Foundation, and Faith Mission.  If you're local you can drop off at either of those shelters.  Please scroll back to read the information.  AND please continue to return and read daily as I will continue to post current donations and stats, as well as provide more information about other charities you may wish to support when Bridge and Beyond stops operations on Dec 31, 2021.

**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.

Weekend Forecast for Knitters and Crocheters

Well, since it's the weekend...even though it's the last day of the weekend, it seemed a good way to begin getting caught up was to share this cute t-shirt and saying with you all.  Spotted it some time back on Facebook it made me chuckle.  Most of you know I really enjoy wine, so a shirt combining both wine and crocheting and or knitting.........well, just couldn't resist.  I have to say I enjoy seeing these various shirts and saying that I share with you, but I've never purchased one, nor have I seen anyone wearing one.

Have you?

Sorry it's been a week since  I've posted folks.  Life has gotten a bit busier than normal.  I do still work, but then you all probably know that.  What's been the added business of late is getting involved in a local community effort to save our 911.  Our city manager and council want to outsource it to save money; but many of us in the community feels it's super important not to do that.  We feel saving lives is more important than trimming costs.  Our particularly safety services has been rated as one of the top 8 in the country and the city they want to outsource to has dispatch times much much slower.  At a minimum 4 x slower.  Having been in the medical field (and I know many of you are), I know how important time is in an emergency.  So, we've been having meetings to explain to the public the downside of this, walking door to door passing out flyers and obtaining signatures.

The plus side of things, with all the walking to pass out flyers etc, I'm getting LOTS of steps in.  I've posted before about how important getting steps is (I wear a fitbit) to help with my arthritis and to reduce cholesterol...so things in that department are doing well.

Enjoy  the funny, hope you're all doing well and enjoying August........can't believe how fast the summer has gone.  People are talking about football (groan), and buying back to school clothes and supplies already.  Time sure goes fast.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 279
Scarves 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.

Cupcakes for Knitters and Crocheters and Yarn Lovers

Too cute not to share.  Spotted this one day on Facebook and had to save it to share with you all.  Doesn't this make you smile!  Creative people make the world a better place I think.  Anyone out there a baker....wanna give this try?

Weather has been all over the place here in Central Ohio.  We've had a few days warmer than normal, followed by lots and lots of rainy days, cold wet gray days, followed by cooler than normal weather. Sitting in the house with a fleece on, sipping hot coffee as I type this scheduled post.  It's only in the low 40's outside so still plenty cold for those in need.

What's everyone working on?  I'm getting close to being done with The Blue Horizon Afghan.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 218
Scarves 80
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 63
Rain Poncho's:  53
Cotton Washcloths: 161
Afghans: 11
Socks: 141
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

HAVE YOU READ ABOUT THE CONTEST?  HAVE YOU STARTED?  DETAILS HERE

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.