Homeless Veterans

A friend posted this on facebook a few days ago and I thought it most appropriate to share here.  I've often talked about how many homeless men are veterans, but it's a subject that can't be talked about too much in my opinion.  When people talk about homeless as being lazy, low life's I find it upsetting.  Many of these homeless people have served our country and come back from that service broken, unable to get or hold down a job.  We do indeed owe them.

Many homeless are people who've had an illness that depleted their funds, no one chooses to get sick.

Many homeless are children who have no say in what happens.

Homeless need our help, please help.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 656
Scarves: 409
Socks: 251
Afghans: 44
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 654
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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.

Gearing up for Those in Need

Folks, it's time to gear up.  Get your knitting needles and crocheted hooks out of summer storage.  Fall and more is truly upon us.  We've actually had snow already......even before the kids go out trick or treating!  That's not a good sign.  I fear we're in for a colder winter then normal, seems we're starting way too early with the below normal temperatures and ........like I said we've already had snow.

Things that are important to remember as we gear up:

• Remember items need to be warm, no holes, no open stitches.  Avoid stitches like v stitches with crochet.  How do you know if your stitches are too open?  If you can put your fingers through it...it's too open.  Select a smaller hook and or different stitch.  Holes and open stitches make the scarves, hats etc not as warm as they need to be.  Avoid stitches like granny stitches for scarves and hats and other similar stitches.
• Remember pastels colors get dirty, people don't have the ease of a washing machine; so please avoid pastels, ivory, white and tan.
• Please avoid wild strips, solids are truly best.  Homeless do not want to call attention to themselves.  Solids work for men, women, teen, and children; while fun stripes may only work for children.
• Avoid all novelty yarn, suede, cotton, and wool (unless it's washable wool).
• Please remember to add tags to ALL your hats, mittens, and slippers with the size you made. 
• Please remember to add a note that includes your name, and your email ady.  Anonymous donations are not accepted.  You can be anonymous to the group/blog by leaving me a note with your donation; but being anonymous to me is not acceptable.
• We do not collect items sized for babies.
• PLEASE check the item tab so the item you make meets the requirements for color, size, and fiber.  These requirements are needed so that items made are truly what is needed.

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 the Heart Warm those in Need

Barbara F has crocheted and donated hats, scarves and a mobius along with personal care items she collected on a recent trip.  Nice color and size variations on the hats Barbara, many thanks!

She's also included a re-useable swifter cover for me.  Wasn't that sweet!  I wanted to share it with you all.  Click to enlarge the picture, it's the pretty orange in the middle.  Also, you can see the photo of how it works.  Thought I'd share this idea with you all.  If you're busy making gifts for the upcoming holidays and need ideas.......this is a great one.  What a wonderful stocking stuffer it would be.  Need a couple items on hand for a last minute exchange.........why not whip up a couple of these and have them at the read.  Great idea Barbara, many thanks!  I love being environmental friendly so this surely beats buying those packages of cleaner pads to put on, use once and throw away.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 651+5=656
Scarves: 406+3=409
Socks: 251
Afghans: 43
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 654
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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.