Crocheting for the Homeless

 Sorry this picture is so dark folks one of the last one I tried to take just before the warning on my camera said the battery was exhausted.  The booties/slippers in the upper left corner are a pretty dark purple which is hard to see in this picture.  Many thanks to our good friend Barbara F for this thoughtful donation of crocheted slippers, hats, and cotton wash cloths.

 AND.......personal care, more pretty crocheted cotton washcloths and a scarf for our homeless and those in need here in Central Ohio.  LOVE the blue green cotton, reminds me of the beach which sounds really nice right now with frosty cold nights.

Barbara is very generous with her time and talent, more lovely hats!  And all so nicely tagged with sized.  Special thanks for that Barbara, please keep up the good work.  We're thrilled to have your support here on Bridge and Beyond.

**Posted a donation a few days ago from a Carol C, whom I still very much need to be in contact with, please if you know this person, or are this person and are reading this blog, make contact with me with the contact form in the right side bar, or a comment here on the blog, or a comment in the group on facebook, and or my personal facebook page.  I've tried for a couple of weeks to make contact, but need your email.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 678+10=688
Scarves: 333+1=334
Socks: 171
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77+2=79
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 271+7=278
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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 to Help the Homeless

Thank you Susan A for this thoughtful donation of loomed hats and crocheted cotton washcloths, and soap!  These loomed hats have a nice thick brim and will be nice and warm.  LOVE the nice dark color choices.  The dark colors work so well for everyone, any gender and any age, PLUS they don't show the dirt which is an added plus.  Homeless prefer darker colors, as they don't like to call attention to themselves.  Susan is our newest pair of helping hands.  Thrilled to have you join us Susan, please keep up the good work.  Look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

**Posted a donation a few days ago from a Carol C, whom I still very much need to be in contact with, please if you know this person, or are this person and are reading this blog, make contact with me with the contact form in the right side bar, or a comment here on the blog, or a comment in the group on facebook, and or my personal facebook page.  I've tried for a couple of weeks to make contact, but need your email.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 671+7=678
Scarves: 333
Socks: 171
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 269+2=271
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Crocheting for the Homeless

 Thank you Marjorie M for this awesome donation and for your on going support of the cause here on Bridge and Beyond.  Marjorie has been a faithful supporter for Ohio's homeless and others in need in many ways.  She uses her skillful hands to crochet and donate warm items, she includes lots of much needed and appreciated personal care items.  Additionally she is ever diligent in visiting and supporting the blog with her thoughtful comments and cheering on other big hearted folks who donate.

 Lots of different colored crocheted cotton washcloths, some for the ladies and some for the men.  Perfect!  She's also included warm socks so very much in need.

I attended the Ohio State Footfall game the other day, and can tell you how uncomfortable I was with cold wet feet.  We were out for a good part of the day and feet simply don't dry when it's raining....even though we had rain gear on that doesn't protect ones feet.  Knowing I could get warm and dry later certainly helped.  Our friends living out in the elements don't have the luxury of knowing in a few hours they'll be warm and dry, so socks are ALWAYS a huge plus.

Many thanks Marjorie, please keep up the good work.

*Folks if you notice I rolled the brim down on one hat and up in the other so you can see the versatility of this style hat.*

**Posted a donation yesterday from a Carol C, whom I still very much need to be in contact with, please if you know this person, or are this person and are reading this blog, make contact with me with the contact form in the right side bar, or a comment here on the blog, or a comment in the group on facebook, and or my personal facebook page.  I've tried for a couple of weeks to make contact, but need your email.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 669+2=671
Scarves: 333
Socks: 141+30=171
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 254+15=269
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.

Use Your Hands for Charity

I spotted this awhile back folks on Facebook and it seemed so appropriate to share with you all.  

As you knit, crochet and or loom add a prayer or two for those we serve.

Bless you all for your hard work, it is truly appreciated.

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 Kids in Need

Thank you Carol C for this thoughtful donation of crocheted hats.  The kids receiving them will be not only warm, but happy.  Kids without warm clothing don't get to play outside with their friends at recess.  Kids need to play with their friends so these hats will go a long way helping them be part of the group.  We have many schools in the area where many of homeless live under bridges and near the shelters so even while homeless and in need these kids still try to attend school.  The weather's getting ugly with dark, damp days and nights and warm items are such a blessing.

Thank you Carol for your thoughtfulness.  I've tried locating Carol C through facebook, twitter, here on the blog, as well as many searches through my emails unsuccessfully.  I'm not able to tell you where Carol's from; but keep hoping .......Carol if you're out there, please make contact with me.  You can leave a comment here on the blog with your email and or send a private note through the contact me area in the right sidebar.

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 664+5=669
Scarves: 333
Socks: 141
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 254
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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 and Mittens oh My!

 Sorry this photo is so dark folks.  I've edited it to lighten it as much as I can, but it was a really dark ugly wet day when I opened these donations from our good friend Sandra R from the sunny state of Florida.  Sandra...you forgot to include some sunshine in the box, lol.  Look at these awesome hats for school kids!  What a wonderful box of goodies to help the cold kids in school.  Many of these kids are homeless, and others come from very needy families.  Kids without warm clothes to wait for the school bus and or be able to play with their friends outside at recess.

Hats all nicely tagged with size...YIPPEE!!  AND, you all know I am currently dancing in the street with glee at receiving these mittens!  Thank you Thank you Sandra for always coming through in this department.  If only you could sit beside each of us and teach us how to make this awesome items.  The need is great, we need your skills.

Please keep up the awesome work.

**Still need contact from Carol C regarding your donation, please contact me via a comment here on the blog and or the contact form in the right sidebar.**

2014 DONATIONS:
Hats: 648+16=664
Scarves: 331+2=333
Socks: 141
Afghans: 16
Slippers: 77
Rain Ponchos: 61
Mittens & Gloves: 68+8=76
Wrist Warmers: 1 
Cotton Washcloths: 254
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 13
Neck warmers, cowls, gators,  and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care item

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.