12,000 Homeless in Columbus

This video shows a mix of people, a mix of circumstance, and mix of feelings and emotions regarding the homeless in Central Ohio. Some do want a better situation, some are content and feel they can maintain perhaps better than others.

Could I challenge each of you to think about who you know that might be able or willing to help. Maybe you have a neighbor, or co-worker who doesn't use the computer; but knit's or crochets. They can still help. Perhaps they could send socks, socks are needed all year long, in all seasons. Wet cold feet are a problem.

Seeing Double? Sandie, Sandie

No you're not seeing double!



There are two scarves, two brown scarves, two brown crocheted scarves, two brown crocheted scarves from Sandie! Look at our numbers folks, she's been steadily chipping away at these numbers. I'm honored and thrilled to have her continued efforts in our behalf. As always the work is fabulous. These two scarves are made with double yarn so they are very thick and should be nice and warm. I need to hop over to Sandie's blog and see what size hook she used when she does this double yarn.

Thanks bunches Sandie
Thanks bunches Sandie
Hats 178 (22 needed to reach goal of 200)
Mittens 43 pairs (57 need to reach goal of 100)
Scarves 108 (92 needed to reach goal of 200)

**PLEASE make sure you check in several times this week for upcoming articles

Three hundred and twenty-five AND Counting more!!

Thanks again to Sandie we have 2 more scaves which brings our total to 327. YIPPEE. Such a pretty color of burnt orange, I think is what I would call it. Two sizes which is nice; the larger one would work for a male and smaller one a teen or women. Thanks bunches.


Goals:

Hats 178 (22 needed to reach goal of 200)
Mittens 43 pairs (57 need to reach goal of 100)
Scarves 106 (94 needed to reach goal of 200)

As always Sandie's work is fabulous and so very much appreciated. Pay her a visit. Link in the side bar; as are all the team members.

THANKS BUNCHES
keep them coming, please

Three Hundred and Twenty-Five

With this 2nd crocheted navy scarf I finished last night we as a group have knitted and crocheted and donated 325 warm items. We physically and mentally warm those in need, those who have less then we do. Physically, certainly thats obviously. One puts on a hat, a scarf, a pair of mittens they will be physically warmer. Mentally, I believe the love that goes into each and every stitch reaches out in a way that gives the receiver a warm internal feeling. A feeling that lets them know they are not alone, they are not forgotten. They are cared for.

This scarf finishes up my skein of Caron Pounder and is scarf #104.

Goals:

Hats 178 (22 needed to reach goal of 200)
Mittens 43 pairs (57 need to reach goal of 100)
Scarves 104 (96 needed to reach goal of 200)

Please keep your hands and fingers busy ladies. Though it is now summer, we here in Central Ohio have had a much colder and wetter month of July then normal. In fact, just the other day on the news they reported this is our 4th coldest July on record! While normally hats etc might not be worn by people in the month of July, I'm willing to bet some of this warm items are indeed used by these homeless folks at night when the air is damp and cooler without a roof over their heads to keep out the elements.

As always thanks for all the hard work, and please keep up the effort.

AVERY SPECIAL THANKS to all who signed my niece, Janet's dedication page. If you've not had a chance to read the post, click here, please.

Doubly Warm Scarf

I wished you could feel this scarf right through the picture to see how nice and thick it is. This will be doubly warm when the weather turns frigid here in Central Ohio and keep one of our homeless folks warm. Thanks so much to Sandie for keeping these scarves coming for our cause. Scarf #103

Goals:
Hats 178 (22 needed to reach goal of 200)
Mittens 43 pairs (57 need to reach goal of 100)
Scarves 103 (97 needed to reach goal of 200)

If you didn't get a chance, please read this post, I'm asking for a favor. AND, special summer updates for our folks living under the bridge posted here. PLEASE take time to read these posts.

As always many thanks.

Asking a Special Favor, Please and Thanks

Many of you are aware of my nieces long hard battle against cancer. Janet battled Osteosarcoma. She had multiple surgeries, spent a year of her life in the hospital (her senior year in HS), she endured massive amounts of chemotherapy. I'm happy to say, she is doing well. My favor is to ask you to suport her and her continued fight; by signing her dedication page. This page is part of the Lance Armstrong "Living Strong", action.

Janet's page is here

Thank you.

I'm happy to say, I've finally finished a scarf for our cause, (#102) and am working on another navy blue one. The color seems off in this picture to me, not sure why.

Goals:
Hats 178 (22 needed to reach goal of 200)
Mittens 43 pairs (57 need to reach goal of 100)
Scarves 102 (98 needed to reach goal of 200)