Helping hands from Virginia Donates Scarves

Helping hands from Virginia donates scarves for cold homeless folks in Ohio....how sweet is that folks. I love how people from all over (please see the map at the bottom of the blog that shows which states have people who've donated), give of themselves with their knitting and their crocheting. They share they skills, they share their hearts and it does indeed make a difference. It physically warms those in need certainly; but it does far more then that. It gives people hope, hope for a better future. They know someone, somewhere took time to make something special just for them. And that's why we focus on handmade..........it makes it that much more special. Many thanks for our newest pair of helping hands, Karen B from Virginia. We're thrilled you joined us, and hope to see you here often. Please keep up the good work.

Day 2 of March, remember our focus is scarves. Please click the tab across the top of the blog to see details for size and color requirements. Scarves are need by Adults both male and female, for teens who size requirements would be the same as adults, and school age children.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 109
Scarves: 36=5=41
Slippers: 24
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 87
Squares: 91
Socks: 47
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 9
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

**12 days left in the contest**


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Candy Cane Scarves

Look at these cute little candy cane looking scarves. Aren't they cute! I can see a couple of little girls really enjoying these little beauties. Thank you Damarys in Florida, The Sunshine state for this thoughtful donation. We appreciate your on going support. They are doubly warm, as she has used (I believe) 2 strands of yarn.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 109
Scarves: 34+2=36
Slippers: 24
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 87
Squares: 91
Socks: 47
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 9
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

Today is March the 1st......wow, where does time go. February over and so we move into March with our focus on scarves. As always, all items, except squares are collected all year long. Please check the working calendar to see what's coming up next. And with this being the first day of March, we're half way through our contest which ends March 14th. Hope you've been busy getting your name into the 3 separate hats for prizes. There will be winners remember...and it's not to late to get going on your chances.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Needed Donations so much Appreciated

Thank you Theresa A from Ohio our newest pair of helping hands for this thoughtful donation of socks, fabulous hand knit mittens, and rain ponchos. Thrilled to have you join us with helping Ohio's Homeless and those in need. Hope to see you here on Bridge and Beyond often. Thank you for including your notes regarding size of your mittens, that's a big help.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 109
Scarves: 34
Slippers: 24
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 84+3=87
Squares: 91
Socks: 42+5=47
Rain Poncho's 2
Cotton Washcloths 9
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

**Going full steam for our contest, remember there will be 3 winners! Read all the details in the Feb 14th blog post.**


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Warmth Donated from Head to Toe

Our friend RoseMarie has crocheted and donated warmth from head to toe. Hats to warm the heads, and slippers to warm the toes. Well done, as always RoseMarie. Be sure and click to enlarge picture so you can see the details of her gold scarf....very nice! RoseMarie has also donated personal care items which are always needed and so well received by all the shelters and those out in the elements.

**Sadly our list of unidentified donations are growing, please folks remember to include a note with your donation. Please include your name and email ady/blog etc; so I have a means to contact you. Even if you want to be anonymous here on the blog I need to know for record keeping who you are. Sometimes I have a return address, or a last name, or a husbands name on the return label....but I know you by your screen name, avatar, nickname from a group, blog, or forum. Please check the unidentified area to see if you're listed, or if someone you know is and shoot me an email.**

2012 Donations:
Hats: 107+2=109
Scarves: 32+2=34
Slippers: 20+4=24
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 84
Squares: 91
Socks: 42
Cotton Washcloths 9
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

**Have you gotten involved improving your chances to win one of the 3 prizes for the contest? You still have time. Details found in the blog post dated Feb 14th.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

More Help from Ohio for Ohio Homeless

Waving hello to our newest pair of helping hands, Sue F from Ohio. Fabulous to have you join us here with your thoughtful donation. Awesome mittens (9), scarves (3) and hats (3), 9 cotton washcloths, and 12 squares. Everything is so nicely made, we're thrilled to have you and your skillful hands. Your squares will be introduced with others on hand, and for awhile they'll mingle and play...then we'll put them to work joining others as they become an afghan for Project, "Welcome Home".
Sue also sent some personal care items and a check which I'll use next time I'm out to buy more socks, many many thanks.

**Lots of information and patterns available across the top of the blog, all you need to do is click the tab**

2012 Donations:
Hats: 104+3=107
Scarves: 29+3=32
Slippers: 20
Shawls: 2
Afghans: 7
Mittens: 75+9=84
Squares: 79+12=91
Socks: 42
Cotton Cloths 9
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves etc)

To be a contest winner, you have to enter. Get busy knitting and crocheting, get busy chatted here on the blog with making comments, and blog, tweet, and facebook away. There will be 3 winners. Please read details on Feb 14th's blog post. Good luck all.

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!