So Many Ways to Warm Those in Need Here on Bridge and Beyond

 Woot Woot, look at this awesome and very generous donation from our good friend and long time supporter Gail B.  She's apparently not been sleeping at night, either that or she crochets in her sleep!  Impressive Gail.  Beautiful warm soft scarves.  Some colors perfect for the men folk and the pretty purples and blends awesome for the ladies.  They're not little folks, I've just left them folded so I could get more in a picture.  Please click to enlarge so you can see how pretty.  17 scarves in this photo.

AND...don't go away, there's more.  Slippers, hats, and 2 more scarves in this photo!  I told you she hasn't been sleeping!

Notice the tags on the hats and slippers for size!  I'd like to remind everyone to please tag sizes for hats, slippers and mittens.  AND please attach mittens and slippers to the pair stays together.  Folks you don't need to be fancy with tags, Gail has hold punched notebook paper and tied the tag on the item with yarn.  Easy peasy.  You can certainly buy those little white tags, or use card stock etc, but you do not need to be fancy.  These look cute as she cut them on an angle to add a little flare.  Please avoid using safety pins, paper clips, and tape.  In some cases the pins have come opened and in other cases they've been hard to get out of the yarn.  Tape has also been a bit of an issue, when removed it makes a fuzzy spot sometimes.

Please keep up the good work Gail, and again many thanks for your long term support.  YOU ROCK!

2016 Donations:
HATS: 511-5=506
SCARVES: 356 -19=337
MITTENS: 108
SLIPPERS: 63-3=60
RAIN PONCHOS: 211
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 236
AFGHANS: 36
SOCKS: 135

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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 Bridge and Beyond to Kick off 2017

 These wonderful 7 adults scarves are beautifully crocheted by Ann M.  I love the colors, so suitable for both men and women.

 These cute scarves are also from Ann for the kiddo's.  Remember folks all pictures on the blog can be clicked to enlarge the picture so that you can better see the details in the thoughtful and beautiful donations for Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.

 These 3 hats and 2 scarves are wonderfully made by an anonymous crafter.  LOVE the hat style that rolled brim because they're extra warm.  The scarves are crocheted and the hats are knitted, I believe on those round looms.  Remember folks you can be anonymous here on the blog (if you choose), but you can not be anonymous to me.  If you wish to remain anonymous here, simply tell me that in your note with your donation.  It's important, for several reasons that I am able to get ahold of you, the thoughtful donors; and thus I do need to know whom you are.  Thank you for your note and your gracious donation.

This lovely donation of slippers is from our good friend Paulette J.  Be sure folks to click to enlarge so you can see all the fun styles and colors she's used.  Special thanks for tagging each lovely pair with size, it's so greatly appreciated.

As always please keep up the good work and know how many comfy pairs of feet you've made with your wonderful donation. (Thank you also Jane B for mailing this wonderful donation)
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Thank you all for your donations, for your visits to the blog, for your blog comments, for your visits and comments on FB as well.  It seems most of the folks I've heard from liked our method of posting the previous years numbers and subtracting our current donation from it, so I will continue that method again this year.

On the previous post are final numbers for the last several years, if you've not gotten a chance to review them.  My apologies for the sliding chart, as it didn't look that way when I made it on google docs or when I'm embedded the code.  I was out of town after posting it without my computer so didn't have a way to change it to make it more readable.

Numbers for 2016:
Hats  514 (which was 46 over the previous year)
Scarves 370 (which was 174 over the previous year)
Mittens 108 (which was 15 less then the previous year)
Slippers 91 (which was 14 less then the previous year)
Rain Ponchos 211 (which was 106 over the previous year)
Cotton Washcloths 236 (which was 218 less than the previous year)
Afghans 36(which was one less than the previous year)
Socks 135 pairs (which was 66 pairs less then the previous year)



The day I left town I photographed donations from anonymous, Ann M, and Paulette J so that I could blog about them when I arrived at my destination.  However, that proved to be not possible.  I had the pictures on my phone, but couldn't load them from the phone to the blog.  I emailed them to myself and tried to load them from my ipad, which was also a bust.  Frustrating that it doesn't work like it does from my computer.

Sadly, these donation have been waiting til my return to get posted here, and share with you all.

Many thanks for your patience ladies, it's much appreciated.

2016 Donations:
HATS: 514-3=511
SCARVES: 370-14=356
MITTENS: 108
SLIPPERS: 91-28=63
RAIN PONCHOS: 211
COTTON WASHCLOTHS: 236
AFGHANS: 36
SOCKS: 135

****donations that arrived while I was away were delivered yesterday by my friendly and ever caring postal worker from: Dee Ann H, Gail B, Emily K, Sandra R, Patty C, Carol W, and anonymous, please stay tuned as I catch up from being away for 3 wks.****

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 for the Homeless

Hats and Slippers!  thank you Vicki D for this thoughtful crocheted donation of warm hats and slippers.  This hat design with the folded brim is so nice.  Makes it heavier and warmer as is with doubled thickness, and gives one the ability to fold it down to make the nat longer and or cover more of the ears.  Thanks also for tagging them with size.  That is so truly helpful.  Nice slippers booties also tagged with size.  Even when people have a roof over their heads (as in a shelter night), having something warm and clean to put on one's feet is heaven.  It's not uncommon for feet to be cold and or wet from spending the day outside in the elements, so to be able to take off wet shoes and socks and put on dry clean and warm slippers is truly wonderful.

Many thanks Vicki D and please keep up the good work.  Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

**For anyone new to the blog, the counting below maybe confusing.  When 2016 began, we started with the number of items donated the previous year and are counting down in hopes of hitting and surpasses the number of items donated last year.**


2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:    +13 +6=+19(Look we've past last years mark)
Scarves:  +174 (We've past last years mark)
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 42
Slippers:   16-2=14 (getting close to last years number)
Rain Poncho's:   +106 (We past last years mark)
Cotton Washcloths:  240 -10 = 230
Afghans:  1 (wow folks, we're almost even with last year, so let's see how far beyond it we can go)
Socks:   82
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  +2  YIPPEE, we've past last years mark!
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc +2
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc 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.

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

Look at these awesome slippers and slipper socks!  Our good friend and long time supporter, Paulette has done it again.  Fabulous thick warm slippers, all nicely tagged with size.  Lots of colors to choose from and multiple styles as well.  She's included patterns which I plan to work to add to the blog so others may use as well.  Many many thanks Paulette J for all your hard work, kind heart and generous donation.  Ohio's homeless will be thrilled to have something warm and comfy for their feet.

Please keep up the good work and know how much you and your talents are appreciated.

**For anyone new to the blog, the counting below maybe confusing.  When 2016 began, we started with the number of items donated the previous year and are counting down in hopes of hitting and surpasses the number of items donated last year.**


2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      7  (Look how close we are to hitting last years mark)
Scarves:  +151
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  52
Slippers:   36-20=16
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  260
Afghans:  1 (wow folks, we're almost even with last year, so let's see how far beyond it we can go)
Socks:   82
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:    1 -1 = 0  YIPPEE, we've hit last years mark!
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0 +1
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc 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.

Thank You for Donating for Ohio's Homeless

Hats, slippers, and. Cotton washcloths.  Oh my!  Look at all these wonderful warm hats!  Lots of different colors and styles to put a smile on someonne's face.  Our good friend, and long time supporter AnneMarie from New York has been very busy with her crochet hook and yarn.  A bakers dozen hats with size tags, warm slippers also tagged with size....8 cotton washcloths....AND

This his beautiful green and white afghan.  I LOVE the blend of colors.  So nicely done.  The family or person who receives this will be truly excited.

Please keep up the good work!

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     97-13=74
Scarves:  70
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  66
Slippers:   40-4=36
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  274-8=266
Afghans:  6-1=5
Socks:   124
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   7
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.

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 Feet for the Homeless

Look at this awesome donation of super warm slippers in every color of the rainbow from Paulette J .  These are all made with nice tight stitches and double yarn or chunky yarn so are truly truly warm!  Several sizes to aid in warming a variety of feet.  I think my favorite might be the tan/gold center bottom and center left.

Paulette has been really busy.  How long does it take to crochet 2 dozen pairs of slippers?  Please keep up the good work Paulette, nothing is more miserable than cold wet feet and you've given people the ability to warm up, dry off, and feel loved and cared for.

Many thanks!

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      149
Scarves:   96
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers:  64 -24 = 40
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  291
Afghans:    8
Socks:   124
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.

Generous Donation From New York Help Ohio's Homeless

 LOVE LOVE this.  This is, I believe a traditional quilt style called pinwheel...if not someone please correct me.  Bright fun colors on a black background crocheted by a good friend and long tine supporter AnneMarie from New York.  What child wouldn't love this. Wonderful choice of cheery colors, ad perfectly sized for a child to snuggle up in.........AND frankly perfect for an adult as well for a lapghan.  Cause really what's not to love about this cute cute afghan!!

AnneMarie has been very busy crocheting slippers, and cotton cloths to go with her cute afghan above.....AND she's included socks.........clean dry socks which are always needed and appreciated--regardless of the time of year or the temperatures.

Many many thanks AnneMarie, you truly ROCK!

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      153
Scarves:  107
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers: 72-8 = 64
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  312 -14 = 298
Afghans:     10 -1 = 9
Socks:   184 -60 = 124
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.

Crocheted Donation From Malmstrom Air Force Base Helps Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Sheena Y at Malmstrom AirForce Base.  Sheena has a group on base called The Crochet Club and they've gotten together and crochet hats, scarves, and slippers.  I don't know how many folks are involved in the Crochet Club or their names; but I can certainly see the size of their caring hearts with this thoughtful donation for Ohio's Homeless.

Notice the items made with red and gray for Buckeyes!  Also, click to enlarge and look at the cute hat on the far right lower corner.  How cute is that.  Some child is going to be really really excited.

Malmstrom Air Force is located in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana.  It was built in 1941 and is named after Colonel Einar Axel Malmstrom, a World War II POW.

Nice work Crochet Club, and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      192 -18 = 174
Scarves:   113 -4 =109
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers: 77 -5 =72
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  316
Afghans:    12
Socks:   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.

Slippers Warm Feet

Thick warm crocheted slippers warm cold feet.  Believe these slippers are crocheted with double yarn by the feel of them, though I've not been able to communicate with the person who donated, as there was no note in the box.  From the return address I can see it's someone I tired to contact previously without success.   About this time last year it seems from looking through the blog a Jane B from Minnesota donated slippers.  I can tell I tried for several weeks to make contact leaving messages here, and on facebook.  I've looked through emails hoping to find an email address, but have had no luck.

Jane if you're out there, PLEASE make contact.  I really need the ability to communicate with folks who make donations.

Many thanks for this thoughtful donation.  Slippers are always appreciated at the shelters, gives folks a chance to put on something warm perhaps while doing laundry.  Warm, dry feet can be very important in making someone comfortable and keeping them healthy.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  318
Scarves:   158
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  97
Slippers: 101 -24 =77
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  414
Afghans:   18
Socks:  189
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  9
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.

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.

Local Donation Helps Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Laura J from right here in Columbus for this awesome and very generous donation.  Look at all these wonderful scarves!  Lots of different styles and colors.  I LOVE your color choices.  Most of these darker colors will work for either men or women.

AND she's also knitted cotton washcloths, neck gators, a mobious scarf, slippers, and a poncho...and hats!  She's been very busy.  Thanks also Laura for tagging hats and slippers with size.  We ask everyone to do, but not everyone remembers too.  Additionally, extra thanks for delivering this donation right to my house.  The real bonus, from my perspective is getting to visit.  Laura and I had a nice visit and talked about everything under the sun!  Always a pleasure

**stay turned for the remainder of her donation, you know how I like to limit the number of pictures in a post...so do swing back each and everyday.

I'm listing our end numbers from 2015 and will subtract our current number as means of keeping our goal in front of us.  I'll show the goal number in Red.  Let's strive not just to match last years numbers, but.........work towards even more.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:  377 -7=370
Scarves: 175 -10=165
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 105
Slippers: 104 -3 =101
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths:  442 -8 = 434
Afghans:   18
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  11 -2=9
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 1 -1=0
Misc: items like personal care 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.

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.

Knitted Warmth for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Yvonne S for this awesome donation.  Look at all the variety in color, size,and style of her beautifully knitted hats.  8 more warm heads!  She's included lots of personal care items that are always needed by everyone; those on the streets and those in the shelters.  A cute pair of warm cozy slippers to make someone's feet happy and 2 really nice warm pair of gloves.

What a thoughtful and generous donation Yvonne.  Many thanks and please keep up the good work.  You've made an important difference for folks in need.  The temps as I type this are bone chilling, so the homeless truly need our help.

I'm going to try something a little different with keeping our stats.  I'm listing our end numbers from 2015 and will subtract our current number as means of keeping our goal in front of us.  I'll show the goal number in Red.  Let's strive not match last years numbers, but.........work towards even more.  Thank you for all you do.  As time goes on, we won't see the year end numbers, we'll see the previous goal and subtract the new donation from it.  Hopefully we'll find this helpful and not too cumbersome...if so, we'll return to our previous format.



2016 DONATIONS:
Hats: 443 -8= 435
Scarves:184
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 123 -2= 121
Slippers: 105 -1= 104
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 448
Afghans: 22
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:  11
Shawls and shrugs 1
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.

Warm Feet Make The Whole Body More Comfortable

Thank you Cheryl B for this awesome donation of warm cute slipperys.  Cheryl has crocheted nice and tight, and I think maybe used double yarn to make these slippers truly sturdy.  They are cute, and will be warm and substantial...14 people will have comfy warm feet.  Click  to enlarge folks so you can see how cute they are with the decorations she's added.  AND, she's also crocheted and included a scarf with her donation.  The colors of the scarf don't show up well, it's black and burgundy.

Very nice Cheryl, please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 448
Scarves &  Infinity Scarves: 186+1=187
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 113
Slippers: 91+14=105
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 444
Afghans: 23
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 18
Shawls 2
** pending scarf panels 10
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.

Crocheted Slippers Warm Homeless Feet

 Had a hard time with the light on the day this donation from Cheryl S was photographed.  Some of the lighter colors are washed out a bit, but you can see she's been very busy crocheting slippers...and more slippers...in lots of colors and sizes.........AND

A couple of hats, a neck gator and a mobius/infinity scarf, and a pair of mittens.  Cheryl's afghan is the previous post........if you missed it, please do scroll back and check it out.

Many thanks Cheryl, lots of feet will be warmer because of you.  Thank you for your dedication to the homeless and those in need.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 389
Scarves & Infinity Scarves 165+1=166
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84+1=85
Slippers: 69+22=91
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 364
Afghans: 22
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17+1=18
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.

Crocheting and Donating Helps Others

Thank you Diana K for your continued support of Bridge and Beyond with your thoughtful donations.  The picture doesn't let you see the hats very well folks, but there are 6 of them.  Additionally Diana has crocheted lots of cotton washcloths.  The cloths are used by folks in the shelters and those on the streets as both washcloths and dishcloths.  Always an item well received.

She also  donated slippers and scarves and other hats; but sadly the 2nd picture is missing.  Thankfully I had written down the number of items she crocheted and donated.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 369+20=389
Scarves 150+4=154
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 68+1=69
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346+18=364
Afghans: 21
Socks: 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.

Knitted Hats from Puerto Rico

Look at these awesome hats!  These are knit double which makes for a super nice warm hat and coordinating brim. Thank you DaMaris from Puerto Rico.  They could also be reversible.  DaMaris knits them half and half...colorwise, like a tube then gathers the ends.  She used a Turbo round knitter for these.  I've not seen the machine in person, but would love to have one.  Thanks also DaMaris for taking the time to tag...sizing is so very helpful.

She's also included a pair slippers in her thoughtful donation.

Please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 356+13=369
Scarves 150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67+6=68
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 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.

Slippers

A little something to put a smile on your face.  LOL  I truly cracked up (that saying really dates me I know),when I first saw this no pattern slippers...every knitter and crocheter should get a kick out of this.  Heck...even folks who don't knit or crochet should enjoy this.  Just slip your foot in a big old ball/skein of yarn...and tie them.

*Disclaimer.........don't try this at home folks!

Laughing aside, slippers are always needed.  They'reused by  folks in shelters to get their feet out of cold wet socks and shoes...giving them a chance to dry things out.  They're also appreciated by those living on the streets as they attempt to get warm or more comfortable or sponge out there socks.  We have both knitted crocheted slipper patterns here on the blog just click on the slipper tat across the top of the page of click Here

Homeless Need Your Help

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 294
Scarves 135
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 299
Afghans: 18
Socks: 173
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.

Crocheted Donations for Homeless

Whew...... you can see our friend, Barbara F has been super busy!  She's crocheted slippers, hats, scarves, and on the far right a poncho. She's also included personal care items in her generous donation.  Special thanks too Barbara for tagging the hats and slippers with size!

Please keep up the good work, so many people will benefit from this donation.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 248+3=251
Scarves 104+1=105
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 46
Slippers: 63+4=67
Rain Poncho's:  104+1=105
Cotton Washcloths: 249
Afghans: 18
Socks: 157
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 1+1=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.

Donating Crocheted Slippers Helps Homeless

Happy Easter.

While today is a Sunday, and a day off from The A-Z Challenge, we do still have donations to share and praise.  These fabulous slippers are crocheted and donated by Cheryl B's friend Romona F.  The slippers are nice and thick, therefore both warm and durable with nice tight stitches...and I think double yarn?  Lots of colors and sizes to warm feet of many different sizes.

Many thanks Cheryl for mailing your friend, Romana's slippers and for spreading the word for Romona to help us.  Welcome to the group Romona F, we're always thrilled to have more helping hands, and look forward to seeing you here on Bridge and Beyond in the future.

Thank you for this thoughtful donation ladies, and Please keep up the good work.

**We've on just begun with the A-Z challenge, tomorrow will be day 5 and the letter E, hope to see you as days and letters continue.  Thus far, I'm pleased to say we have some new followers as I write this we're at 311, believe we were at 205 ish prior to the challenge.  Comments are picking up nicely and a few folks may join us here with our mission, while others may try to find a similar group in their local area to help; and that's good too.  If we've inspired a few more souls to lend a helping hand to their fellow man, it's been successful.  On the technical side of things, there are people who signed up that have comments closed, no badge, and or 3 steps to get through for captcha's, who really aren't participating.  In past years I've taken time to note them all and, as requested let the organizers know.  I found that frustrating, it often seemed it didn't do any good.  I now look to see if comments are open, you don't have to sign in or register with another service and whether or not they have the badge, if they don't; I don't read the blog post and move on.  Vs taking time to read it, and start to formulate a response and get frustrated at wasting time.  My attitude is different this year, and because of that I am less frustrated than other years during the challenge using other blogs.  My mission this year is to spread the word about our cause, and the plight of the homeless across the nation.  By doing that, concentrating on the larger need, and being hopeful we'll gain some additional helping hands...I'm glad I took the time to join, to write and schedule 26 alphabetical posts, visit other blogs daily,  and already feel like it's been a worthwhile venture for our friends, The Homeless who are in need.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 179
Scarves 67
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 45
Slippers: 50+13=63
Rain Poncho's:  53
Cotton Washcloths: 109
Afghans: 6
Socks: 126
Cowls 12
Shawls 1
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.

Head to Toe Warmth and Protection for the Homeless

 Thank you AnneMarie from New York, a long time and always generous supporter of Bridge and Beyond.  Many thanks for your wonderful donation.  These 2 boxes were packed with all kinds of goodies folks.

Socks for both men and women, lots of rain ponchos...just in time for the raining season that will soon be upon us, making life miserable for those out in the elements, personal care items, wonderful colorful cotton washcloths, and mittens.  Please click to enlarge folks to check out the darling pink slippers in the first photo.  She's also included a pair of writs warmers...the purple beneath the cute pink slippers!

As always many thanks and please keep up the good work.  Folks pop back in as I only got 2 of her boxes opened in time for this post.........there's more!

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 130
Scarves 50
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 42+3=45
Slippers: 47+3=50
Rain Poncho's:  3+50=53
Cotton Washcloths: 71+8=79
Afghans: 2
Socks: 69+52=121
Cowls 12
Shawls 1
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.

Donating Creative and Caring Crochet

 This is what I call really creative crocheting!  Thank you Paulette.  This looks like such an awesome idea, and something we might be able to be really successful with.  Mittens as you all know is one of the items we receive the least amount of......they are hard to make for many of us.  Awhile back our good friend RoseMarie wrote a crochet pattern for wrist warmers/finger less gloves etc.  (I know, I did that whole history of what they were called and already have forgotten, lol), fingerless gloves are certainly better then none, but definitely not as warm as a real pair of gloves or mittens.  Paulette J....you're awesome!  Seriously YOU ROCK!  She's made a bunch of fingerless gloves......and paired them with a pair of gloves.  Most of them are those lightweight stretchy gloves that fit a variety of hand sizes.  I often wear them because they're far less expensive then sized heavy gloves.  By themselves they're not as warm, but pair them with the fingerless and you've got a real double punch.  Plus.......they can be worn either way, if someone needs to have their fingers out.

 I'm trying to demo them for you.  Left hand has the black glove on, beneath it is the paired glove and fingerless glove

Here I am modeling the paired duo.  I couldn't take the photo all at once, lol

 Paulette has been very busy and very generous...awesome warm slipper socks, all nicely tagged with size!

Look at the variety of colors and sizes folks.  This is great, lots of warm feet.  Her slipper socks are I think double thickness because they feel nice and cushy and warm!

Keep up the good work Paulette, and many thanks for coming up with that idea!  What pattern are you using for your fingerless part?  Is it the one we have posted here on the blog?


2015 Donations:
Hats: 101
Scarves:31
Mittens: 27+15=42
Slippers: 20+27=47
Rain Poncho's: 3
Cotton Washcloths:53
Afghans:2
Socks: 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.