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.

Crocheting to Warm The Homeless

Thank you RoseMarie for this thoughtful donation of crocheted mittens, slipper-socks, cotton washcloths, hats and scarf set and personal care items.  RoseMarie is such a faithful supporter of Bridge and Beyond.  She recently designed a pair of wristwarmers/fingerless gloves to help our homeless here in Ohio.  I posted her pattern in both a blog post, and placed it in the mitten tab.  

As always, keep up the good work, we're thrilled to have you be part of Bridge and Beyond.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 697+1=698
Scarves: 339+1=340
Socks: 171
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 79+1=80
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76+1=77
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 278+3=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.