Crocheter from Virginia Helps Ohio's Homeless

Look at what a good friend, and long time supporter, Gail B from Virginia has donated!  A gorgeous afghan in what I believe is a shell stitch...very pretty.  She's donated socks, a cotton washcloth, some plastic containers for the meal prep, some very pretty purple yarn(that you know will get put to good use), and some dishtowels and potholders.  Those dishtowels and pot holders will be awesome for the shelters families and or it their moving out packages when they transition from shelter living to their permanent housing .  Very nice Gail, many thanks!

Please keep up the good work.


Have you joined the facebook group yet?  If not, please do.  I post daily there the names of those who've sent boxes as my friendly mail carrier delivers them, and always a link to the post here of the day.  We're working hard to attract more helping hands.  Help us spread the word.



2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  267
Scarves: 224
Socks:102+12=114
Afghans: 4+1=5
Slippers: 81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 151+1=152
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 New York will Warm Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Barbara F from New York for this thoughtful and colorful crocheted donation of hats, scarves, headbands, and slippers.  Very nice.  I particularly like the color combination of the orange hat; and the slippers are made with double thickness yarn something I'm really in favor of.  The double yarn makes them obviously warmer, thicker, and more durable!

Please keep up the good work.

Have you joined the facebook group yet?  If not, please do.  I post daily there the names of those who've sent boxes as my friendly mail carrier delivers them, and always a link to the post here of the day.  We're working hard to attract more helping hands.  Help us spread the word.



2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  261+6=267
Scarves: 223+1=224
Socks:102
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 79+2=81
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 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.

Colorful and Warm Donations

Thank you Sue F from Ohio for this wonderful donation.  I love those slippers!  Folks be sure and click the picture so you can see them better.  I believe she's used double yarn; but am not certain what type of yarn.  Sue...is it double DK or sock yarn?  Very nice and I love fun mix of colors.  She's also knitted 3 nice warm hats and a pair of mittens, and a crocheted scarf.  Again, I think the hats and scarf is double yarn?

Thanks also for remembering to tag those hats and slippers with size...that's very much appreciated.  Please keep up the good work.

Folks this is blog post #973...can you believe we're only 27 posts away from hitting 1,000!!!!  That's pretty exciting to me because all those posts represent wonderful donations from good people like YOU!

Have you joined the facebook group yet?  If not, please do.  I post daily there the names of those who've sent boxes as my friendly mail carrier delivers them, and always a link to the post here of the day.  We're working hard to attract more helping hands.  Help us spread the word.



2013 Donation Totals:
Hats:  258+3=261
Scarves: 222+2=223
Socks:102
Afghans: 4
Slippers: 77+2=79
Rain Ponchos:2
Mittens: 19+1=20
Cotton Wash Clothes: 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.

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.