Crocheted Warmth to Help the Homeless

 When my daughter was young I used to tell her it was the afghan, hat, or scarf that kept her warm; it was love put into the making of the item that kept her.  I think that so often when I open lovingly made items from you all.  Some knitted, some crocheted, some loomed; but all made and donated with love.

Here's certainly proof of that.  Diana K must not be sleeping in order to get this much made.  WOW.  Matching Hat and Scarf set, as well as additional crocheted hats, and cotton washcloths.  Lots of colors, lots of different sizes.  Something for everyone.  Awesome!

Many thanks Diana for your on going support, it is so truly appreciated.  Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  245+13=258
Scarves: 114+8=222
Socks:102
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 19
Cotton Wash Clothes: 134+17=151
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, 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.

Donations from Louisiana aid Ohio's Homeless

Thank you, Janis F from Louisiana for this thoughtful donation.  Janis has been very busy indeed.  Take a look folks.  A darling fleece baby blanket with a cute stitched edge, crocheted hats and scarves, socks, personal care items, and she's included a cute little outfit, mitts for the wee ones, and a camo coat and shoes!  WOW!!  So much love and warmth here in this much appreciated donation.

Please keep up the good work Janis.

*Please remember to keep your donations free of pet hair.   Lint rollers work fairly well to remove small amounts, but those who's furry friends like to lay on their hand crafted items should launder their donations before mailing them.  It really delays things and makes my allergies flair when I have to launder donations before being able to distribute them.*

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  243+2=245
Scarves: 110+4=114
Socks:98+4=102
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15+4=19
Cotton Wash Clothes: 134
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items, etc aren't tabulated

**Blogger has been acting up, as I was editing the tab for mittens it wouldn't save the page, seems we've lost everything that was there, sorry folks.  I'll be trying to find the page, and or locating those patterns again.  In the meantime just know mittens should be made of washable fibers, be warm, avoid white, off-white, beige etc.  AND they should all be tagged with size. **

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.

Hats for the Homeless

Please say hello to Jackie P from Pennsylvania, our newest pair of helping hands.  Jackie's crocheted and donated a dozen hats.  Different colors and different sizes to fit a variety of head sizes.  There are several different styles/designs here to.  Click to enlarge (as you always can here on the blog to see pictures better), to take a look at the pastel blue one that has nice cables...very nice.

Nice to have you join us Jackie, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

*Please remember to keep your donations free of pet hair.   Lint rollers work fairly well to remove small amounts, but those who's furry friends like to lay on their hand crafted items should launder their donations before mailing them.  It really delays things and makes my allergies flair when I have to launder donations before being able to distribute them.*

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  231+12=243
Scarves: 110
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 134
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items,  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 Loomed Hats

 Thank you Cassy K from The Peach Tree State, Georgia for your donation of these 10 knitted (loomed) hats.  Nice variety in color and size Cassy.  And special thanks for tagging your hats with the size, that is much appreciated.

Cassy is our newest pair of helping hands.  We're thrilled to have you join us and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Please keep up the good work.


*Please remember to keep your donations free of pet hair.   Lint rollers work fairly well to remove small amounts, but those who's furry friends like to lay on their hand crafted items should launder their donations before mailing them.  It really delays things and makes my allergies flair when I have to launder donations before being able to distribute them.*

2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  221+10=231
Scarves: 110
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 134
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep related items,  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.

Hats are always a wonderful Donation

Thank you Sharon H from South Dakota for these cute cute crocheted hats.  4 more heads will be warmer because of your kindness.  Not only will they be warmer...but they'll feel pretty darn special wearing such cute hats.

Sharon has just published her first book, so  thought I'd share her webpage link (the book is available on her web page )HERE.

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  217+4=221
Scarves: 110
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 134
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep realted items,  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 Supplies to Help with Meals

 A while back I told you all about Rae's extended ministry of feeding a new group of homeless in a different area of the city.  The folks she had been taking care of will still be tending to by people who helped Rae.  Sadly, there are more folks in need; but the good news is there are more helping hands to help her in the new area.  We put out a call for supplies to help her with meal prep.  Garbage bags are given to those on the streets to put their few belongings in, plastic grocery bags are used to carry their meals in, plastic containers are used for food stuff during and after meal prep.

Many thanks Kerry W from Colorado, our newest pair of helping hands for this thoughtful donation.  We appreciate your support and hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  Keep up the good work.

2013 Donation Totals 
Hats:  217
Scarves: 110
Socks:98
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 15
Cotton Wash Clothes: 134
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's: 4
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, handwarmers, cowls/gators and all meal prep realted items,  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.