Homeless Men Need YOU

A little humor for you to enjoy while you're busy knitting or crocheting or buying yarn to knit or crochet.

Hope you enjoy this, I did when I saw it on facebook a couple of weeks back and saved it to my computer.  Thought I'd share this with you while I get caught up posting pictures and writing blog posts from your donations.

We've had 2 requests in the last 10 days for items needed folks.  One from our friend Rae who feeds the homeless living outdoors (mostly men) on Saturday mornings.  She needs hats and scarves and mittens.  A delivery was made to her; but she is in need of more.  Donations suitable for men have been down....so asking everyone to kick it up a notch, please and thanks.  Please remember items should be solid to be warm, dark solid colors best (so not to call attention to themselves and not to show dirt), and large enough to an adult male.

In addition, we've received a request from Holy Family Soup Kitchen.  I'll be able to make a small delivery based on what came in since making the delivery to Rae; but in both cased more is needed.

Items needed:
Hats
Scarves
Mittens

All items listed above are links to those tabs with specifics, as well as patterns that might be helpful to you.  PLEASE measure your scarves folks, small scarves just don't work well for the men.  PLEASE tag ALL hats and mittens with size and pair your mittens with a tie or safety pin.

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 Donations and More for Ohio's Homeless

 Our good friend, Cheryl S. sent several boxes.  In order for you to see her goodies I've taken separate pictures and made separate posts...grouping things as it were.  Scarves, hats, and cotton washcloths were in one box.

And in the 2nd box more goodies.  You can see lots of personal items, socks, slippers, and pouches to house personal care items.  Cheryl's made a wonderful blue kitchen set (upper right corner of the picture, please click to enlarge) with hot pads, dishcloth, dishtowel and towel hanger...can't think what those are callled.  Help me someone.  Won't that make a wonderful part of the welcome home packages.

Also, if you click to enlarge the photo you can see the nice pouches which will hold a good number of personal care items such as toothbrush and paste, combs, shampoo, soap etc.  Then please notice the lower left corner.

Here I blew it up for you.  A cute doll set which some little girl will be so thrilled with for Christmas.  The doll has cloths, some of which Cheryl crocheted, a blanket, a backpack, t-shirt....truly adorable.  She is soooooooo creative.  Even the little basket/basinette carrier the doll is in is crocheted.  Cheryl can you share a pattern?  I think others might like to make one...if not for Bridge and Beyond this Christmas for one of their wee family members.

I do wonder everyone's thoughts on doing some more of this type of thing, and the Christmas set from a few days ago HERE, for next season?  These aren't items to keep people home, they aren't necessary in that they aren't essentials; so please speak freely your opinion.  Does having a project like this for next year work with out mission?

2013 Donations:

Hats: 675+1=676
Scarves: 420+1=421
Socks: 261+9=270
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 189+5=194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 99
Cotton Wash Clothes: 675
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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.

Personal Care Items and Crocheted Cotton Cloths Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Marjorie M for another fantastic and thoughtful donation.  Lots of always needed personal care items, socks...can't get too many of those, and crocheted cotton washcloths definitely a great item.  We use those cotton washcloths in a variety of ways.

When folks first come to shelters they often have nothing and so personal care items and a nice washcloth to shower can really mean alot.  As some live in shelter housing the cloths can be used both for baths, and doing dishes.  When folks transition from shelter to permanent housing, those washcloths are used again in welcome home packs....AND our men and women living outdoors are always appreciative of them too.  Our friend Rae makes packs for them, packs they can take on the go; as they often have to.

Many thanks Marjorie, we surely appreciate your on going support of Ohio's Homeless and others in need.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 675
Scarves: 420
Socks: 251+10=261
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 99
Cotton Wash Clothes: 657+18=675
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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 Crocheted Christmas Donation

Cheryl S has done it again!  Cheryl you are soooooooooo creative.  This is an awesome gift for one of our families.  A crocheted tree skirt........GORGEOUS, a set of Christmas towels and placemats and Christmas lights!  I truly would not have thought of this but am so glad you did.  Think how special this will be as a Welcome Home Gift for one of the families as they move into permanent housing  from the shelter housing around the holidays.  Every year as they pull out this special Christmas Tree Skirt they'll be reminded of how much someone cared, and wish them well for a bright future.

I'm making notes of some things we might want to do organizationally for next years special holidays.

KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, AND KEEP THAT CREATIVITY FLOWING !

2013 Donations:

Hats: 675
Scarves: 420
Socks: 251
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 99
Cotton Wash Clothes: 657
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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 Donation Perfect Timing for those in the Cold

Thank you Lori R for your thoughtful donation of crocheted goodies.  Lori has crocheted hats, scarves, mittens, and an afghan.  Whew!  she's been busy.  We've recently had a request for hats, as the weather has turned cold a bit early this year, so your timing is awesome.

Thank you Lori for tagging your hats with size, it's greatly appreciated by me, and by the many volunteers at the various shelters.

November is hat month folks, please take time and read the hat tab....even if you've donated to us before.  It's important our hats meet the needs in terms of size, colors, and fibers.


2013 Donations:

Hats: 664+11=675
Scarves: 417+3=420
Socks: 251
Afghans: 49+1=50
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98+1=99
Cotton Wash Clothes: 657
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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 Afghans Make Family's Feel Special

 Thank you Cheryl S for this awesome donation of afghans for our Welcome Home Project.  If you're hear on the blog for the time, you may not know we supply afghans to family's through The Homeless Families Foundation as they transition from shelter living into their permanent housing situation.  It's a way to say, Welcome Home!  We wish you the very best going forward, to congratulate them for this important move.  Cheryl's work is fabulous and her heart is boundless.  Isn't this colorful afghan gorgeous!  Bright and cherry, sized nicely for a little girl to totally curl up  in, a teen cuddle in while doing homework or watching tv, and or a family to share.

 I love the colors and the texture in this design and how masculine it looks.  This looks to be crocheted with front post triple crochets?  This is perfect for a family afghan, or for a male teen or adult.  Beautifully made Cheryl.

 Adorable!  How pretty and pink this one is.  Some girl, teen or younger will be thrilled with this.

 Don't stop scrolling folks, there's more.  Cheryl...did you get any sleep lately?  You must have the faster crochet hook ever....is it battery operated?  This gray striped ghan is a bit larger and will be an awesome family afghan, such nice colors.

AND........drum roll please.  Another one.  Made on diagonal.  Love the edging Cheryl, what stitch did you use?  These 5 crocheted afghans are a fabulous donation and will make 5 people/families feel very very special.

Thank you Cheryl for your dedication, please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 664
Scarves: 417
Socks: 251
Afghans: 44+5=49
Slippers: 189
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 98
Cotton Wash Clothes: 657
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts etc. : 16
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.