Mission Statement

Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Monday, July 18, 2016

Generous Crocheted Donation Helps Ohio's Homeless

 Thank you Gail B, long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond for this thoughtful and generous donation.  Gail has included some nice hand cream.  Something needed all year long.  Think how chapped your hands get both winter and summer...while you're inside.  Think how it must be for those exposed to the elements outside, and or those with limited indoor time.
 LOVE LOVE, these nice dark colors for scarves, as they work well for both men and women.  They don't show the dirt which truly matters, as so many even if they are in a housing situation often have very limited launder facilities.  These scarves are nicely sized also for either adult men or women.
AND....such a fun afghan.  Bright lime green and navy...giant granny square style.  The colors are prettier than they show here in the picture.  It was a dark day when I took the photograph and while I did edit a bit on the computer, it's still not quite the real color...but closer.

Many thanks Gail and please keep up the good work.  By the way folks Gail has some exciting news.  Grandchild #4 is on the way....that's always exciting.  Congrats to the whole family Gail.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      153
Scarves:  107 -8 =99
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers:  64
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  298
Afghans:     9 -1 = 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.

Saturday, July 16, 2016

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.

Monday, July 11, 2016

More Yarn


Spotted this on Facebook a couple of days ago and thought it was cute and worth a share.  Happened to see it right after a conversation with someone who was dieting........

Enjoy and pop back in tomorrow for a post with donations.

Thanks, and Happy Monday.  May there be yarn in your day.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:      153
Scarves:  107
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75
Slippers: 72
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  312
Afghans:     10
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.

Where are You and Your Yarn From?

I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.

Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.

Where The People Who Donate Come From, is your state represented?