Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs

Our good friend Lynn has been out and about, again helping with delivery of our needed knitted and crocheted goodies.  As you know, if you've been here on the blog reading previously she delivers to schools in need (Avalon, Highland, West Broad and others), Holy Family, St. Vincents and wherever she knows and finds need.  I sure appreciate her ability to take care of some of these deliveries for me.  She's recently found out about a group called, J.O.I.N.  JOIN=Joint Organization for Inner-City Needs.  They're located in downtown Columbus and serve many in need; often in rather urgent/emergency situations.  They help with food, clothing, lodging, and getting them directed to a shelter and or other organizations that can provide more on going assistance.  If, I understand this situation properly, they can be the first line of operations.

I wanted to share this lovely hand written thank you from Ruth Beckman.  She indicates the donations went to multiple areas of need.  Some again, reaching "beyond" just our city, our county of Franklin; but on into Southern Ohio.  It is through your constant and continued support that we're able to reach so many people in need.

Please know what a difference you all make.

March will focus on afghans and rain poncho's.  In addition to the afghan I assemble (or get help assembling) from your donated squares you can knit and or crochet completed afghans.  You can also make a quilt.  Guideline for colors and size etc can be found in the

  

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  131
Scarves: 101
Socks: 70
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 55
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 90
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.

Slippers, Hats, Scarves, and More

 Thank you Lori R from Ohio for this wonderful and warm donation of scarves, slippers, and hats.  Special thanks for pairing and tagging the slippers with size.  That is most appreciated.  Look at the variety of colors and size folks!  These slippers are made, I believe with double thickness yarn which is always such a good idea to make slippers sturdy and warm.

 Oh these pretty bright colored crocheted cotton wash cloths make me think of Spring.  I really need to think Spring too, it's been so dark and wintering blah here of late.  Beautiful made, and nicely sized for adults.  Thank you Lori!  Please keep up the good work.

**We'll soon be at the end of February, hard to believe how fast time flies by.  The focus for both January and February was slippers.  Just because the focus on feet with slippers and socks comes to an end soon; doesn't mean you can't still make slippers and send socks.  Both items are always needed and always appreciated.  Our monthly focus is just to nudge specific items needed or give you an idea if you're not sure what you want to make.

March will focus on afghans and rain poncho's.  In addition to the afghan I assemble (or get help assembling) from your donated squares you can knit and or crochet completed afghans.  You can also make a quilt.  Guideline for colors and size etc can be found in the


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2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  129+2=131
Scarves: 97+4=101
Socks: 34
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 49+6=55
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes:75+15=90
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.

Donating Crocheted Scarves to the Homeless

 Thank you Gail B from Virginia for this awesome warm crocheted scarves.  Gail has a nice mix here, some suitable for the ladies, and some for the men.  Many thanks Gail for your continued support, it's truly appreciated.

**We'll soon be at the end of February, hard to believe how fast time flies by.  The focus for both January and February was slippers.  Just because the focus on feet with slippers and socks comes to an end soon; doesn't mean you can't still make slippers and send socks.  Both items are always needed and always appreciated.  Our monthly focus is just to nudge specific items needed or give you an idea if you're not sure what you want to make.

March will focus on afghans and rain poncho's.  In addition to the afghan I assemble (or get help assembling) from your donated squares you can knit and or crochet completed afghans.  You can also make a quilt.  Guideline for colors and size etc can be found in the


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2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  129
Scarves: 91+6=97
Socks: 70
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 49
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes:75
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.

Knitted Slippers Warm Cold Feet

Thank you Kathy U from West Virginia for these 9 pair of knitted slippers.  Nice work!  Special thanks to for pairing and labeling them with the size.  Greatly appreciated.  Kathy's knitted needles have been busy making 3 set of slippers for men, women, and children.  She's also included some personal care items.   Kathy left me a note indicating she used Aunt Maggies Slipper Pattern from Bev Qualheim for this slippers.

Keep up the good work Kathy.

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2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  129
Scarves: 91
Socks: 70
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 40+9=49
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes:75
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators 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.

New York Donations Help Ohio Homeless

Thank you AnneMarie in New York.  Once again your generosity is so greatly appreciated.  AnneMarie has crocheted and donated slippers, and mittens.  She's also donated hand and feet warmers, and socks.  All great items.  And special thanks too for pairing and labeling your slippers and mittens.

Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  118
Scarves: 91
Socks: 56+14=70
Afghans: 3
Slippers: 33+7=40
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 14+1=15
Cotton Wash Clothes:75
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators etc aren't tabulated

 
 Reminders:
Please avoid novelty yarns, suede and all non washable fibers.
Please avoid the white, off-white, beige.
Please never tie a knot and cut.  Always work in tails to keep items from unraveling, and always tuck in all tails (don't forget the insides of hats etc.)
Please avoid spraying items with perfumes, air-freshners.  Launder instead.
Always include a note with your donations that has your name and your email addy.
Please make sure your donations are free of pet hair.
Please avoid stitches they are open/lacy.  We need sturdy warm stitches.
Please label hats, mittens, and slippers with size.

One more week left in February for our focus on feet (slippers and socks).  Next month is March.  Where has time gone?  March focus will be Afghans& Quilts (knitted, crocheted and Quilts), and rain ponchos.  Rain poncho's are a wonderful way to try and keep someone warm and dry, and a great item to donate for our non crafters.  Spread the word.


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.