Crocheted Afghans Make Perfect House Warming Gift

What an awesome afghan!  Nicely sized and colors that work for a man, or a women....as well as a family.  This beauty was crocheted by our good friend Cheryl S.  Nicely done Cheryl and please keep up the good work.  Cheryl has been a long time supporter of Bridge Beyond and has helped many Ohio's Homeless with her crocheted donations.  Do pop back in to see the remainder of her donation.

Afghans, for those who might be visiting here for the first time are donated to Homeless Families Foundations and are used as a welcome home gift.  Once a family transitions from shelter to their permanent housing situation congratulations are in order.  What better way to say congrats, and best of luck for the future then to give the time honored housewarming gift of a handmade (knit or crocheted)afghan.

If you quilt or know someone who does........we'd be happy to donated quilts for the same cause.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 389
Scarves 165
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 69
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 364
Afghans: 21+1=22
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 Scarves for Those in Need

 Crocheted scarves for adults from a new pair of helping hands, Ann M.  Ann forgot to note what state you're from.  Leave us a message accordingly and or email me so I can add it.  Scarves of varying sizes donated here will helps lots of folks stay warmer.

Ann's also included some smaller scarves for the younger set.

Always nice to have new helping hands, welcome to the group Ann.  Look forward to seeing you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 389
Scarves 154+11=165
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 69
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 364
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 and Donating Helps Others

Thank you Diana K for your continued support of Bridge and Beyond with your thoughtful donations.  The picture doesn't let you see the hats very well folks, but there are 6 of them.  Additionally Diana has crocheted lots of cotton washcloths.  The cloths are used by folks in the shelters and those on the streets as both washcloths and dishcloths.  Always an item well received.

She also  donated slippers and scarves and other hats; but sadly the 2nd picture is missing.  Thankfully I had written down the number of items she crocheted and donated.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 369+20=389
Scarves 150+4=154
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 68+1=69
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346+18=364
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.

Knitted Hats from Puerto Rico

Look at these awesome hats!  These are knit double which makes for a super nice warm hat and coordinating brim. Thank you DaMaris from Puerto Rico.  They could also be reversible.  DaMaris knits them half and half...colorwise, like a tube then gathers the ends.  She used a Turbo round knitter for these.  I've not seen the machine in person, but would love to have one.  Thanks also DaMaris for taking the time to tag...sizing is so very helpful.

She's also included a pair slippers in her thoughtful donation.

Please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 356+13=369
Scarves 150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67+6=68
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 Scarves Help the Homeless

Thank you Patty C!  Patty and her crochet hook have been very very busy, as you can see crocheting hats and scarves to help Ohio's homeless.  I LOVE that the hats and scarves are nice dark, and pretty much solid colors.  These colors are so versatile for both men and women.  I mention from time to time, the darker colors serve many purposes.  The most obvious reason the darker colors are so good is they don't tend to show the dirt.  However, even more importantly the dark  colors vs light and bright colors keep them from standing out..........folks that's very important to homeless.  They want to blend in, not catch the attention of others who might make things difficult for them.

Many thanks Patty, please keep up the good work.

2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 334+22=356
Scarves 145+5=150
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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 from Baby Love Ministry in California

Hats......hats  of many sizes and colors knit and crocheted with love from St.Halena, California.  Baby Love Ministry has gifted us these wonderful hats with a note saying it gets colder in Ohio than here in California.  I was  contacted by their Founder and Dierctoer Joan Rocha at Grace Episcopal Church.

This church group's ministry to help others is truly heart warming.  Thank you Joan, and please give our sincere thanks to all in your group.  What a wonderful thing to get together as a group and serve others.

We here in Ohio, where it's currently dark, cold and very damp truly thank you.  Those in need who receive your hats will be thrilled!

Please keep up the good work.


2015 DONATIONS:
Hats: 308+26=334
Scarves 145
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers: 84
Slippers: 67
Rain Poncho's:  105
Cotton Washcloths: 346
Afghans: 21
Socks: 201
Cowls/Hoody Combo's/ 17
Shawls 2
Misc: items like personal care and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted

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.