Crocheted Warmth from New York aid Ohio's Homeless

Take a look at this awesome donation full of crocheted goodies from our good friend Annemarie from New York.  There are socks, hot packs, crocheted cotton washcloths, crocheted mittens, hats, and scarves.  There's also a pair of slippers.  Thank you Annemarie for your thoughtfulness and your on going support of Ohio's Homeless.

As always, please keep up the good work.

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2013 Donations:

Hats: 748+2=750
Scarves: 438+2=440
Socks: 320+7=327
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 194+1=195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 131+6=137
Cotton Wash Clothes: 678+10=688
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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 for Heads Help the Homeless

Thank you Linda W from Ohio for this wonderful donation of knitted hats!  Hats to fit adults and one for a child as well.  Really like the one pictures lowered left with the wide stretching ribbing...helps to fit different sized heads.  Very nice!!

Please keep up the good work Linda, warm heads make such a huge difference in someone's comfort, even in the cold outdoors.  It's currently 34 degrees, but feels like it's 26 degrees with the wind chill, so hats are most definitely needed and very much appreciated.


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2013 Donations:

Hats: 741+7=748
Scarves: 438
Socks: 320
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 131
Cotton Wash Clothes: 678
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Mittens Make Me Clap for Joy

I'm doing the happy mitten dance, but if you've been here to the blog before; you probably already knew that, lol.  Thank you Sally for this thoughtful donation.  Sally's knitted and donated mittens, cotton washcloths, hats and scarves.  Awesome donation.  Special thanks too for nicely taging the sizes on your items.  The hats and mittens are a variety of sizes and colors and will be well received by a variety of people......adults, teens, and kids.  Sally's also included some personal care items.

Many thanks Sally and please keep up the good work.

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2013 Donations:

Hats: 733+8=741
Scarves: 437+1=438
Socks: 320
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 121+10=131
Cotton Wash Clothes: 675+3=678
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Hand Delivered Donation Helps Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Nikki S for this thoughtful crocheted donation.  Nikki has donated a shall, couple of scarves, cowls, and one of those hoody scarf combinations.  The picture turned out pretty dark, as it was such a dark gloomy day here.......even with the lights on, and even with editing the picture here on the computer......such is central Ohio in winter.  The hood scarf combo is the dark scarf at the bottom of the picture, please click to enlarge to see better.

Special Thanks Nikki for delivering this to me in person!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 732+1=733
Scarves: 434+3=437
Socks: 320
Afghans: 51
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 121
Cotton Wash Clothes: 675
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16+1=17
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

Autumn Colored Afghan Welcomes Homeless

Love the colors in this crocheted shell stitch afghan.  This will make a child, boy or girl very happy and is also sized well for a nice lapghan for any adult.  This beautiful afghan comes to us from the skillful hands of our good friend, Annemarie from New York.  When we donate afghans to The Homeless Families Foundation they make a wonderful "Welcome Home" gift to those families transitioning from shelter living to their permanent residence.  It's a way to celebrate the move, to congratulate them on making it happen, and a way to wish them the best of luck for the future.

Thank you Annemarie for your continued support of this cause.  We truly appreciate you here on Bridge and Beyond, and I know the recipients do as well.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 732
Scarves: 434
Socks: 320
Afghans: 50+1=51
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 121
Cotton Wash Clothes: 675
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
Misc. Items: include personal care, headbands, hand-warmers, cowls/gators/neckwarners and all meal prep related items, Dolls, associated items, stuffed/crocheted/knitted toys... 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.

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If not, please do.  Posts from here are linked there to aid you staying current with what's going on with Bridge and Beyond.  Thank you's and notices of donations received are also posted there.  When I can post there to let you know your donations arrived, I can do several at one time vs sending separate emails so it saves me time...let's you know sooner generally.  This blog will always be the primary source of information, items with their own tabs etc vs wading through posts there to find something; but..........it gives us another presence and helps build more awareness.

Visiting the blog, posting comments, visiting and posting and liking on facebook are all helpful and things you can do in between stitches...hint hint.  Some folks are on facebook who don't blog which also makes it helpful.

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Please check the tabs for items you wish to make to be certain the item you make is an appropriate size, and color.  Remember pastels aren't a good idea, stay clear of white and ivory's tan's etc.  Is your fiber appropriate?  Anything requiring special attention ie. wool or specialty yarns that need special laundry instructions is a NO NO.  Is your item warm, solid without open airy stitches?  Remember, we're trying to keep people warm.  When in doubt, please ask.  Post a comment here on the blog, leave a note in the contact form, post a question on facebook, or email at sandycrochet@gmail.com.

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The photo is one I've shared on facebook, so it's possible you've already seen it; but as it's seasonally appropriate and I'm not a fan of posts without pictures thought you all might enjoy this.  AND........if any of you make this for your Thanksgiving Meal, please let me know.  Take a photo, I'd love to post everyone's pictures.

I now return you to your yarn, hooks, and needles.

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.