Ohioans in Need

Thank you Emily W from Ohio for this crocheted thoughtful donation of scarves and cotton washcloths.  Emily is our newest pair of helping hands.  We're happy to have you join us and look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.  As a fellow Ohioan, you know how cold it gets and how many are homeless in our area.

Thank you!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 872
Scarves: 471+4=475
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 726+14=740
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.

A Family Crochets Together to Donate Together

 Thank you Marjorie M, and sister Kari...AND Shelbie...Shelbie's Marjorie's granddaughter and she's learning to crochet.  How cool is that!  Always love hearing people have taught someone else how to knit or crochet...such an awesome thing to do.  Can you feel the love here folks!  Over Thanksgiving the family was together and pooled their resources, their skills, and their donations.

We have hats, scarves, personal care items, hand warmers, and cotton washcloths!  We have hats for men and women and they're all nicely tagged with size...Sweet!  Keep up the good work, Marjorie, Kari and Shelbie.  And thank you Shelbie for joining in.  Shelbie's our newest pair of helping hands.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 850+22=872
Scarves: 469+2=471
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 726
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.

Colorful Crocheted Donation

Thank you Beth G for this thoughtful donation.  Sorry the picture is so dark folks.  I lightened it some on the computer, but it was such a dark day without natural light it still is too dark to see some of the colors in the scarves towards the top of the picture.  Beth has crocheted scarves, cotton washcloths, and hot pads.  Love the pretty color sin the washcloths.

Keep up the good work Beth.

Folks, I'm again trying to coax everyone into leaving comments.  So few of you do and it's really helpful for the blog if you do.  It's easy, you don't have to be a blogger, you don't have to list your full name, first name and last initial is fine.  Type your comment in the white box provided when you click comments, then click the drop down box and type your name........if you don't have a blog leave the url space empty...or you can add the link from your Facebook and or Ravelry profile pages if you like.  PLEASE, don't be a lurky...leave a comment when you're here so we know you were here.  Everyone loves seeing comments after their donations.  

2013 Donations:

Hats: 850
Scarves: 456+13=469
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 715+11=726
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.

Thank you Linda J from Texas for this thoughtful donation of crocheted cotton washcloths and scarves.  The washcloths are a variety of sizes and colors.  You may need to click to enlarge the picture folks, it wasn't very bright that day, as you can see by the barely noticeable light filtering through the window.

We use cotton cloths for several different types of donations.  They go to all the family shelters and to those living under the bridges.  They're used in the shelters both at the front and the back end of folks stays there.  Often when people first arrive they have nothing and so a hand made washcloth can feel pretty special for ones shower, particularly if they've been living on the streets.  They're used at the end of the stay of folks transition into permanent housing as both washcloths and dishcloths in the welcome home packs.  Welcome home packs are a started kit to help folks with necessary supplies as they start out in their living situation.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 850
Scarves: 454+2=456
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701+14=715
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.

Sweet Smiles and Warm Heads

I wanted to share this precious picture with you all.  Hats and scarves bring smiles and warmth to Mom and toddler.  This precious pictures was taken at Homeless Families Foundation in front of a cute mural.  We don't often see the folks that wear our knitted or crocheted donations, as privacy is an issue; but knew you all would enjoy seeing this special smile.  While this may only be one person and one picture, please know it represents hundreds....thousands really if you think of the number of years we've been committed to helping those in need.

Thank you all for your big hearts, your dedication and your willingness to share your talents with others.  It's an awesome mission that you all participate in.  Please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 850
Scarves: 454
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701
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.

Crocheted Hats From Arizona Help Ohioans in Need

Thank you Victoria P from Arizona for these awesome hats!  What a nice donation of crocheted warmth.  Victoria's made several styles and several sizes...many thanks, heads will be warmer because of you.  Please keep up the good work.  If only you could send some sunshine and warmer weather from your state.

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2013 Donations:

Hats: 846+4=850
Scarves: 454
Socks: 347
Afghans: 52
Slippers: 195
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 139
Cotton Wash Clothes: 701
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.