And The Winner Is

This pretty pink mallow is in my Dad's backyard. He's quite the Gardner. I have mallows in my yard, starts from his; but his are prettier this year. Thought they were particularly pretty with the rain drops still on them. Anyway, this beautiful flower is for our winner. SSeger! Woot Woot!

Congratulations to you SSeger. Thank you for taking time to enter the contest. The participation in the month long contest has been very disappointing. Only a hand full of people participated. I'll be putting another contest together and hope to have a better participation. So, please do keep checking in, often.

A new blog post appears 99.9 % of the daily, so the need to check in often is indeed important. Additionally, I'd like to remind people to leave comments when they do visit. We have no way of knowing you were here if you don't leave a comment. I like everyone to support each other with nice comments about their projects, their thoughtful donation etc. You do NOT need to be a blogger to leave a comment.

Leaving a comment is easy:

1. type your comment
2. click the drop down box
3. select name and url
4. type name in the name space and leave the url space blank
5. hit ok or publish..........that's it!

SSeger, remind us if you're a knitter, or a crocheter, or both....will help me put your winnings together. Leave a comment here, and email me your snail addy.

Thanks to all who did participate.

2012 Donations:
Hats: 490
Scarves: 274
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 359
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from Louisiana

Thank you, thank you from the state of Louisiana, and the helpful hands of our long time supporter Sandie P. Awesome scarf and squares. Sandie has a heart of gold, she's been helping Ohio's homeless since the beginning of Bridge and Beyond and is so very much appreciated. If you've ever been to her blog you know she helps many. She crochets 24 x 7 I think with the amount of good she does with her hook. And, she's a bit crazy in a good kind of way. If you're "into the Doctor", you know what I'm referring to. Hugs Sandie!


2012 Donations:
Hats: 490
Scarves: 273+1=274
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351+8=359
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

**Kids everywhere deserve a fighting chance, please help my Darling Daughter and I obtain needed school text books. It's free to help, and takes very little time. Maybe 3 minutes a day. Please scroll back for details on joining superpoints to help us earn points. The points you help us earn are converted to amazon gift cards to buy the text books. To those who've joined, many many thanks. If you've started the process, a gentle reminder to please finish. You know you've finished when you earn points.**

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

The Kids Need YOUR Help

Please Help Kids in Need Get These items and more! Click the bottom below and join

I've posted about this little button previously. Perhaps you've seen it? It's called Superpoints. To join, you need to invited. So, I'm inviting you all. Why? Several reasons. It's fun, you watch video's, you can play games, you can clip coupons and save money, you can buy things and get special deals, you can spin the wheel. In all cases you earn points. Points are awesome and can be used in a variety of ways. You convert points into gift cards and or cash. There's a nice selection of gift cards to choose from too. Perhaps you like Best Buy, or Pizza Hut...I've chosen Amazon Gift Cards thus far when I convert points, but you can also convert to PayPal and earn money. Amazon has everything under the sun for yourself, and your family. Use it for your Christmas Fund if you like.

Previously I converted and order myself 2 needle holders, and the other I received a yarn organizer I'd ordered. In my previous post I suggested this could be a fund raiser for you and or your organization, or that you might want to use it to get socks for our folks under The Bridge and or in the shelters.

However, now I want to ask a favor of you. You are all big hearted and do what you can to help others. The proof of that is here on this blog, Bridge and Beyond day after day. Please join today, using the link HERE and or above by clicking on the button. You'll be helping my DD who's attempted to help kids in need in Missouri (St. Louis) obtain books and school supplies. She's an educator in St. Louis and works with kids in need. You're joining will help her with her cause AND give you the ability to do your own thing with the points you earn. Please help me help her, help those who need us all. Do let me know if you've joined. I'm happy to help you get started.

3 Important things, joining is FREE, fast and easy. You start earning points when you verify your email address and fill out your profile. The more you do, the more points you earn. Once you've joined, I suggest using a 2nd email address for things like surveys and deals....will help you keep your influx of emails separated.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****

2012 Donations:
Hats: 484+6=490
Scarves: 273
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

Hats off to those who Donate

Woot woot, look at these fabulous hats, both crocheted and knitted from our friend Maureen. Yes...you did just see a donation from her a few days ago. I read the label on the 2nd package carefully thinking I had confused myself. lol These hats are awesome, so nice and soft and warm. Nice color combinations too Maureen. Many thanks. We appreciate you and your skillful hands. Please keep up the good work.


**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****

2012 Donations:
Hats: 484+6=490
Scarves: 273
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations Needed all Year Long

These 3 blankets are another donation from our very good friend in New York, care to quess her name. It's two names put together. It starts with the first letter in alphabet. Bet you've figured it out already. It's a fabulous supporter, AnneMarie. These 3 blankets will be part of our afghans donated to Homeless Families Foundation for Project Welcome Home.

**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****


2012 Donations:
Hats: 484
Scarves: 273
Slippers: 125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 27+3=30
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).


All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!

Donations from the State of Vermont

Awesome warm crocheted slippers from the skillful hands of Maureen, whom some of you may know as Warrior Librarian over on Rav. I love the variety in size and so appreciate you labeling them what size they are. I know that's appreciated at the various family shelters as well. Maureen has also included a tube of toothpaste and toothbrush. Personal care items are always a bonus, along with 2 scarves.

Maureen hails from the state of New Hampshire.

Many thanks Maureen for your thoughtful donation. Hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond, please keep up the good work.

**Have you read about the change in square donation policy? If not, please do.
***Have you read about and gotten involved in the latest contest? Not much participation, though the contest was announced on July 1st. I'll be altering it (or maybe doing another one ?) to try to improve participation...please keep checking in. AND, if you're not gotten involved so far....DO IT NOW.

****Visits and comments are needed to help the blogs placement with SEO (search engine optimization). So, please even if you're not a blogger, leave us a comment. If you leave a comment we know you were here. Everyone loves to see comments, questions etc with the blog post that highlights their thoughtful donation. ****


2012 Donations:
Hats: 484
Scarves: 271+2=273
Slippers: 121+4=125
Shawls: 2
Sweaters 3
Vest 1
Afghans: 27
Mittens: 258
Squares: 351
Socks: 122
Rain Poncho's 209
Cotton Washcloths 369
Misc Items are not counted individually (such as personal care items, headbands, gators, yarn, wrist warmers/fingerless gloves, face-masks, neck warmers, t-shirts, soap, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes etc).

All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated, and all donations keep someone warm. We help, one stitch at a time. YOU truly DO make a difference. THANK YOU!