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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Saturday, July 28, 2012

The Kids Need YOUR Help

Please Help Kids in Need Get These items and more! Click the bottom below and join

I've posted about this little button previously. Perhaps you've seen it? It's called Superpoints. To join, you need to invited. So, I'm inviting you all. Why? Several reasons. It's fun, you watch video's, you can play games, you can clip coupons and save money, you can buy things and get special deals, you can spin the wheel. In all cases you earn points. Points are awesome and can be used in a variety of ways. You convert points into gift cards and or cash. There's a nice selection of gift cards to choose from too. Perhaps you like Best Buy, or Pizza Hut...I've chosen Amazon Gift Cards thus far when I convert points, but you can also convert to PayPal and earn money. Amazon has everything under the sun for yourself, and your family. Use it for your Christmas Fund if you like.

Previously I converted and order myself 2 needle holders, and the other I received a yarn organizer I'd ordered. In my previous post I suggested this could be a fund raiser for you and or your organization, or that you might want to use it to get socks for our folks under The Bridge and or in the shelters.

However, now I want to ask a favor of you. You are all big hearted and do what you can to help others. The proof of that is here on this blog, Bridge and Beyond day after day. Please join today, using the link HERE and or above by clicking on the button. You'll be helping my DD who's attempted to help kids in need in Missouri (St. Louis) obtain books and school supplies. She's an educator in St. Louis and works with kids in need. You're joining will help her with her cause AND give you the ability to do your own thing with the points you earn. Please help me help her, help those who need us all. Do let me know if you've joined. I'm happy to help you get started.

3 Important things, joining is FREE, fast and easy. You start earning points when you verify your email address and fill out your profile. The more you do, the more points you earn. Once you've joined, I suggest using a 2nd email address for things like surveys and deals....will help you keep your influx of emails separated.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****

2012 Donations:
Hats:
484+6=490
Scarves: 273
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

Friday, July 27, 2012

Hats off to those who Donate

Woot woot, look at these fabulous hats, both crocheted and knitted from our friend Maureen. Yes...you did just see a donation from her a few days ago. I read the label on the 2nd package carefully thinking I had confused myself. lol These hats are awesome, so nice and soft and warm. Nice color combinations too Maureen. Many thanks. We appreciate you and your skillful hands. Please keep up the good work.


**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****

2012 Donations:
Hats:
484+6=490
Scarves: 273
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

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!

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Donations Needed all Year Long

These 3 blankets are another donation from our very good friend in New York, care to quess her name. It's two names put together. It starts with the first letter in alphabet. Bet you've figured it out already. It's a fabulous supporter, AnneMarie. These 3 blankets will be part of our afghans donated to Homeless Families Foundation for Project Welcome Home.

**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****


2012 Donations:
Hats:
484
Scarves: 273
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 27+3=30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).


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!

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Donations from the State of Vermont

Awesome warm crocheted slippers from the skillful hands of Maureen, whom some of you may know as Warrior Librarian over on Rav. I love the variety in size and so appreciate you labeling them what size they are. I know that's appreciated at the various family shelters as well. Maureen has also included a tube of toothpaste and toothbrush. Personal care items are always a bonus, along with 2 scarves.

Maureen hails from the state of New Hampshire.

Many thanks Maureen for your thoughtful donation. Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond, please keep up the good work.

**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****


2012 Donations:
Hats:
484
Scarves: 271+2=273
Slippers: 121+4=125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 27
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

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!

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Hats and Scarves and Rain Ponchos Donated

A colorful donation from our good friend RoseMarie, crocheted and donated hats and scarves. As you've no doubt noticed, she has her signature decorations on her donations. She's also included 7 ponchos. These donations are always so very much appreciated. Love the texture in the orange scarf, what stitch did you use?

Wish in additional to your thoughtful donation, I could coax you into leave some comments...hint hint, nudge nudge. We love visitors, but unless you leave a comment I don't know you're here. Remember visits and comments help the placement of the blog which helps us get more helping hands. Soooooooooo all you folks out there who read, please please leave comments. Everyone enjoys seeing supportive comments about their donations. Remember you do not need to be a blogger to leave a comment. You click on comments directly beneath the blog post and an open space is available for you. Type your comment, the click the drop down box that says name and url, type your name and leave the url space empty. Click ok or publish.........and you've done it.

**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.


2012 Donations:
Hats:
482+2=484
Scarves: 269+2=271
Slippers: 121
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 27
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 202+7=209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

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!

Monday, July 23, 2012

Personal Care Packages Donated

Wave hello to our friend, Sarah S. Happy to have you with us again. Sarah has put together some nice personal care packages with combs, soap, socks, toothbrush -paste-floss. Having personal care not only makes one feel better but aids in helping to maintain good health for those who don't have access to doctors. Thank you Sarah S for your on going support. Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

She's also donated 6 crocheted granny style squares. Much appreciated, but a gentle reminder folks to please hold mailing your squares (times, sizes etc. have been revised; check the squares tab for updates). Just need to catch my breathe a bit folks and do some catching up with assembling before I'll be ready to take on more.

**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.


2012 Donations:
Hats:
482
Scarves: 269
Slippers: 121
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 27
Mittens: 258
Squares: 345+6=351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 202
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).


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!

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?