Crocheted Scarf from Louisiana Keeps Ohio's Homeless Warm

Thank you Sandie P from Louisiana!  I love the color of this crocheted scarf.  I also love how nice and big it is, both in width and length.  Will truly keep someone warm.  Sandie has been a very long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond with her crocheted donations.  We so appreciate you're being with us all these years, since day 1!

Thank you Sandie, please keep up the good work with your skillful hands and heart of gold.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 850
Scarves: 410+1=411
Socks: 187
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.

Lunch Time Crochet aids Homeless

 More hats and scarves from Jane Burmeister and her Sullivan Group.  This is the group that gets together at work and crochets.

 Lots of scarves for the ladies, some of the hats above will be great for the school kids.

And these nice thick warm slipper socks will really make folks feel loved and warm.  Thank you for tagging time to tag the slipper socks with size, much appreciated.

I've tried off and on for several weeks to make contact with Jane and or the group to no avail.  I've searched through my emails with no luck, facebook, and twitter.  If anyone from the group is viewing the blog, please make contact using either the comment section below the post or the contact me option in the right side bar.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 826+5=831
Scarves: 389+9=398
Socks: 187
Afghans: 27
Slippers: 98+7=105
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.

Donations for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Kathy U for this thoughtful donation of knitted items to warm those in need in Central Ohio.  Kathy's knitted slippers, hats, and scarves and has also included personal care items in her donation.  The photo is a bit dark folks, but the slipper are on the left, navy and a variegated navy.  The hats are nice and stretchy and will fit a variety of head sizes.  

Many thanks Kathy, please keep up the good work.

Reminders:
*Please include a note with your donation folks with your email, saves me trying to figure out whom you are in order to let you know the mail arrived safe and sound.
**Remember to avoid open stitches where you can put your finger through (v stitches, mile a minute, and granny style type stitches aren't as warm as solid stitches.
***Remember to avoid light colors, pastels, whites, and lots of bold colors as the darker colors serve a wider range of the population we strive to serve
****Please remember to tag hats, slippers, and mittens with size.


2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 773+4=777
Scarves: 375+2=377
Socks: 187
Afghans: 21
Slippers: 88+2=90
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:117
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 314
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.

Hats and Scarves for Homeless

This picture with sunshine pepping in wraps up the wonderful donation from our friend, Sheelagh S.  Hats and scarves, to warm those in need.  Click to enlarge folks, check out the detail on the orangish/red hat.  Awesome texture and cute little flipped design with button.  Love it!

Special thanks too Sheelagh for tagging the hats with size, it's greatly appreciated.

**Reminder folks to please include a note with your name and email in your donation, sometimes it's difficult determining whom the donation is from by way of return mailing address.**

Would Jane Burmeister please make contact using the contact form in the right sidebar.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 754+4=758
Scarves: 371+3=374
Socks: 187
Afghans: 21
Slippers: 87
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves:112
Wrist Warmers/Fingerless gloves: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 310
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.

New Helping Hands for Ohio's Homeless

 Please say hello and welcome to our newest pair of helping hands, Joyce B.  Joyce is a fellow Ohioan who graciously dropped off donations while she was in town to support several family members participating in The Columbus Marathon.  Thrilled to have you join us Joyce.  Joyce has been busy both knitting and crocheting.  She's donated some headbands, and scarves, and 

this lovely ripple afghan.  Everyone loves a ripple afghan.  What awesome colors, this color combination can be nicely used with either men or women.  

Keep up the good work Joyce, hope to see you here often.  Perhaps next time you're in town we'll be able to meet up.  I always love meeting the good folks who support Bridge and Beyond so lovingly.

**Remember to check back in for more pictures of Joyce's generous donation.  If you're reading this blog for the first time you may not know, I recently decided to put fewer items in each picture.......want you to be able to better see these lovely donations, and wanting to be sure we can have a post daily, dividing some of the larger donations with multiple pictures seems a good way to help ensure that.  Having posts daily aids our placement with regard to SEO, which is an important factor to attract more helping hands.......it makes us easier to find when someone is searching the net**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 698
Scarves: 340+2=342
Socks: 171
Afghans: 16+1=17
Slippers: 80
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 77
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 281
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13

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 Donated to Aid the Homeless

Thank you Sandie P, for this thoughtful donation of crocheted hats and scarves for our Homeless here in Central Ohio.  Sandie hails from Louisiana, and is someone you probably all remember as one of the very first people to donate here on Bridge and Beyond years ago when the whole idea began.  I so appreciate Sandie's longevity.  

These hats have already been delivered and are no doubt already putting a smile on 5 grateful people's faces.  

We've had some very cool nights already folks, with frost, so the true cold weather isn't far behind.  Please keep your hooks and needles busy.  The Homeless truly need you, and the warmth you all provide.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 692+5=697
Scarves: 338+1=339
Socks: 171
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 79
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 278
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.

Hats and Mittens oh My!

 Sorry this photo is so dark folks.  I've edited it to lighten it as much as I can, but it was a really dark ugly wet day when I opened these donations from our good friend Sandra R from the sunny state of Florida.  Sandra...you forgot to include some sunshine in the box, lol.  Look at these awesome hats for school kids!  What a wonderful box of goodies to help the cold kids in school.  Many of these kids are homeless, and others come from very needy families.  Kids without warm clothes to wait for the school bus and or be able to play with their friends outside at recess.

Hats all nicely tagged with size...YIPPEE!!  AND, you all know I am currently dancing in the street with glee at receiving these mittens!  Thank you Thank you Sandra for always coming through in this department.  If only you could sit beside each of us and teach us how to make this awesome items.  The need is great, we need your skills.

Please keep up the awesome work.

**Still need contact from Carol C regarding your donation, please contact me via a comment here on the blog and or the contact form in the right sidebar.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 648+16=664
Scarves: 331+2=333
Socks: 141
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68+8=76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 254
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.

Hats, HATS and Hats!!!

 Thank you Patty C for this very generous donation of crocheted hats.  Hats in lots of different colors, and sizes to warm many heads in need.  Thank you also for tagging them with size.  When I open a donation that's tagged it always makes me smile.

Patty also crocheted and donated scarves which makes matches sets!  Nice work Patty, thank you for your caring heart.  You are greatly appreciated.

Please keep up the good work!

*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+23=532
Scarves: 291+2=293
Socks: 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.

Crocheted Donations for Those in Need

Thank you, Thank you Gail B.  Gail has been a long time and very generous supporter for Bridge and Beyond.  Many thanks for all you do Gail, truly it is greatly appreciated.  Gail does such beautiful work, and always thinks about our Men who often get so much less then the women and children.  Gail has crocheted and donated hats, scarves...many of which are matching sets.  She's included personal care items.

And she's included socks.  This is such a nice variety in colors for both men and women, colors that blend so nicely with a variety of coat colors AND, they aren't colors that stand out.  This is something so very much appreciated by the men and women living in the elements and in the shelters.  Not standing out with bright colors can often help them with being protected.

As always, PLEASE keep up the good work Gail B.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 475+9=484
Scarves: 263+10=273
Socks: 56+9=65
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 46
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 52
Cotton Washcloths:172
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.

Crocheted Donations Help Homeless

Thank you Wendy H for your continued support and caring heart.  Wendy has supported Bridge and Beyond with hand crafted goodies for a good long while.  We appreciate all your efforts Wendy.  Wendy's crocheted hats of various sizes, some personal care items and a scarf.

And do check back in tomorrow to see her sister's Kate's donation.  I often call them the dynamic duo...sister who spread their love through their craft and caring hearts!

Did you see yesterday's video, folks?  If not, please do scroll back and take time to watch it.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 457+18=475
Scarves: 257+1=258
Socks: 56
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 46
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 52
Cotton Washcloths:164
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.

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.

Lola Talking Scarves

 Perhaps you all saw this some time back on the Lion Brand Web Site...they always have cute Lola cartoons.  The idea behind this is

Mish Mosh.  Now I don't think this scarf is a good idea for homeless, remember they don't like to call attention to themselves, so bright colors aren't the best ideas, nor are alot of stripes...plus solids go better with 99.9% of everything, be it for a women, a child, or an adult male.  But, perhaps the idea has some merit...if you're trying to use up some odds and ends, you might do blocks with a variety of stitches....??Personally, don't think I would be comfortable wearing something like this that isn't going to go with anything...but I wondered whatyou all thought of the idea behind it?

2014 Donations:
Hats: 402
Scarves: 249
Socks: 55
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 34
Cotton Washcloths: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.

Crocheted Donations From Texas Aid Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Linda J from Texas for this thoughtful donation of crocheted cotton washcloths, and scarves.  Sorry to see the color of the 2 scarves on the left isn't accurate.  They were a pretty light burgundy; but that was a dark spot in the basement when I took the photo.

Please keep up the good work Linda, and send us some of your warm Texas weather, please.  We've had a few nice days, but we also had snow just a few days ago........again!

2014 Donations:
Hats: 396
Scarves: 244+3=247
Socks: 49+3=52
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 34
Cotton Washcloths: 134+10=144
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

Our Mission is handmade, not store bought except for socks.  Handmade provides not only warmth, but provides the individual with added hope when they realize someone took time to make something special........just for them.

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.

Crocheted Donations help the Homeless

Thank you RoseMarie for your continued support of Bridge and Beyond and your thoughtful donation.   RoseMarie has crocheted scarves, slippers, hats, and writs warmers/fingerless gloves.  She's also donated socks and personal care items.

Many many thanks RoseMarie

2014 Donations:
Hats: 394+2=396
Scarves: 243+1=244
Socks: 49+3=52
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 22+12=34
Cotton Washcloths: 134
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

Our Mission is handmade, not store bought except for socks.  Handmade provides not only warmth, but provides the individual with added hope when they realize someone took time to make something special........just for them.

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.

Poncho's Keep Homeless Warm

 As promised here's the remainder of Laura J's donation...if you missed it, please scroll back 2 posts.  Was in the middle of photographing and counting her awesome donation when the camera's battery died.  It's the type that has a special battery so had to plug it in and wait to finish up.  Here are 3 more of her awesome knitted poncho's.  She's used the garter stitch and Lion Brand Homespun yarn...they are truly lovely and very soft.  Got the one spread out so you can see the opening.  Laura, I would love to post this pattern here on the blog...can you share what pattern you used?  I love the way it's made.  What a great idea, poncho's fit a variety of sizes so this could be a really good item for keeping people warm.

Such a pretty purple scarf, basket weave stitch?  And the remainder of her hats all nicely tagged with size.  Again our thanks Laura for joining the group and your thoughtful donation.

I added her items in the first post so no change in the math/numbers below folks.

I hope you all took time to read and comment on yesterday's post...it's quite interesting.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 374
Scarves: 243
Socks: 49
Afghans: 11
Slippers: 39
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mitten: 16
Cotton Washcloths: 130
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. : 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

**edited to add link to the pattern Laura used, a free one listed on Lion Brand's website, click HERE, called Pretty Poncho.  The picture shows it with a hood, she simply left the hood off.  

Our Mission is handmade, not store bought except for socks.  Handmade provides not only warmth, but provides the individual with added hope when they realize someone took time to make something special........just for them.

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, Scarves, Slippers and More to Aid Cold Homeless

Thank you Sheelagh S for this beautiful stained glass window style afghan.  Please click to enlarge folks so you can see the details.  Not only is it colorful, but it has nice texture, dimension to it.  Sheelagh found this pattern in "50 Sensational Crochet Afghans & Throw" in case any of you want to give it a go.    This wonderful lapghan will surely put a smile on someone's face while it keeps them warm.  Awesome work Sheelagh!

Sheelagh has been very busy!  She's crocheted and donated slippers, hats, and a poncho in addition to the lovely lapghan above.  I had to stand back to get everything in the photo soooooooooo

wanted you to see the detail in the poncho, I've cropped it for you.  Isn't this a wonderful design!  It's nice and thick will be very warm for the lucky recipient.  Love the colors as well.

She made some keyhold scarves also, indicating she didn't quite have enough yarn to make full length scarves.  What an awesome idea!  I wanted to share a close up.  If you've not seen this style scarf before it has a slit, something like a button hold (only larger), where the scarf slides into itself which compensates nicely when it might otherwise be too short to wrap around and secure.  Great idea.

People always enjoy looking at new or different patterns, so am including the pattern she used for her hats in case any of you are looking for a new pattern.  Click HERE.  I'll be adding this to our hat tab across the top of the blog.  It's a well written pattern, sized wonderfully, is stretchy which makes it fit more heads, and is nice and warm with tight closed stitches...AND it has a brim!  Awesome Pattern, thanks for sharing this.

Please keep up the good work Sheelagh.

It's March, and that means our focus is Men.  Things needed for men, darks, solids, sturdy be that hats, scarves, mittens, or slippers.  This winter is far from over.  Though I am excited it's staying light a bit later; the temps are still frigid and as the writing of this scheduled post, I managed one token day without snow in my yard .......short lived reprieve, as it snowed again and next comes the freezing rain.  


2014 Donations:
Hats: 144+3=147
Scarves:74+5=79
Socks: 6
Afghans: 10+1=11
Slippers: 20+1=21
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 1

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.

Dynamic Duo, Donating to Homeless

Thank you Wendy and Catherine.  Another sweet donation of colorful crochet from the Dynamic Duo (sisters).  These scarves are nicely sized for the kiddo's.  AND you know how excited I get when we get a donation of mittens!  I especially like that there's a couple of colors that work for the boys (the camo and blue scarves).  We appreciate how the two of you have joined forces to make donations for others.  

Keep up the good work girls....I know you will.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 142
Scarves:62+12=74
Socks: 6
Afghans: 9
Slippers: 20
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 7+2=9
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 

Yesterday was March 1st, our focus for the month of March and April will be on Men and their needs.  Men need dark, solid, sturdy hats, scarves, mittens, and slippers; as well as store bought socks and personal care items.  Please check the tabs across the top of the blog with regard to sizes and fibers etc.  When in doubt, please ask.  We want the donations to fit the need.

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 Neighboring West Virginia

Thank you Kathy U from West Virginia for this thoughtful donation.  Kathy's knitted hats, scarves, and slippers.  Thank you Kathy for tagging your hats and slippers with the size, much appreciated.  I love the nice variety in hat sizes you made...something for a variety of head sizes.  I'm partial to those hats that stretch so much.  Nicely done!

Please keep up the good work.

The working calendar has been updated to reflect the first half of the year in two month groupings.  a bit different then we've done in previous years, so please if you've not read it in the last couple of weeks,  click on the calendar tab across the top of the blog.

**Please remember to tag all hats with size, as well as mittens and slippers**
***Please remember to avoid white, tan, beige and light colors that easily show dirt***
****Please remember to include a note with your name and email addy with your donations****

2014 Donations:
Hats: 113+5=118
Scarves:58+4=62
Socks: 6
Afghans: 9
Slippers: 15+2=17
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 7
Cotton Washcloths: 56
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarmers 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.

Buckeye's Helping Each Other

Thank you fellow Ohioan, Patricia C for this thoughtful crocheted donation of hats and scarves.  Your thoughtfulness helps gives people hope, as well as physically warms them.  Both the hope and the physical warm is needed, and very much appreciated.  Please keep up the good work, and know you're making an important difference in people's lives.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 32+7=39
Scarves: 38+3=41
Socks: 4
Afghans: 8
Slippers: 10
Rain Ponchos: 
Mitten: 4
Cotton Washcloths: 19
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 
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

**Thinking about making a hat?  Here's the tab for hats with all the necessary information you need to know about sizes, colors, and fibers.  Click HERE.  Notice all the tabs across the top of the blog?  

Please remember what fibers to avoid folks as you knit and crochet your special donations.  The only thing cotton fiber should be used for is the cotton washcloths.  Cotton isn't warm enough or durable enough for a hat, scarf and other items.  Wool and suede should also be avoided.  Washable wool however is wonderful!  Acrylic of course works for everything.  If you have questions about something, please check with me by using the contact form here on the blog, leaving a comment here on the blog, or emailing me at sandycrochet@gmail.com.

**Stay tuned folks for donations from: Sandy R,  SSeger,  Karen J, and Barbara F**

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.

Knitting in Florida Warms Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Sandra from Florida for this awesome donation of warm knitted mittens and hats.  What a nice variety of sizes and colors to warm lots of folks here in cold Ohio.  Thank you also Sandra for nicely tagging items with size.  Everyone always appreciates that.  It saves time for me and for the volunteers and workers at the various shelters.

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: 969+20=989
Scarves: 615+2=617
Socks: 402
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 218
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 167+4=171
Cotton Wash Clothes: 777
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.