Mission Statement

Operations for Bridge and Beyond will cease on Dec 31, 2021, last mailing date should be Dec 24th

GOAL FOR AFGHANS

Afghans
Goal: 30
Start: #24
Current: 26
0.8666%
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Friday, November 15, 2013

Crocheted Warm Helps those in Need

Thank you Joy D for this awesome donation for Ohio's homeless.  So many crocheted goodies, hats and scarves, beautifully made.  Joy's also included personal care items.  I love the nice tight stitches you use Joy, makes things so warm.  Nice variety also of colors, some suitable for the men and some for the ladies.  Many people will be warmer because of you.

Joy's an old high school classmate of mine and I think it's really awesome we re-connected through caring for others with yarn.  Thank you Joy, please keep up the good work.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 724+8=732
Scarves: 424+10=434
Socks: 320
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 121
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.

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Clapping for Knitted Mittens and More

Thank you Sandra R in Florida for this awesome donation of knitted mittens and matching hats.  Wonderful variety of sizes and colors to take care of some kiddo's and some adults!  Sandra also included additional hats and mittens.  Do click to see all the details.  Fabulous Sandra.  The need for these is always great, and I envy your mitten knitting skills!

Many thanks and please keep up the good work!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 708+16=724
Scarves: 424
Socks: 320
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 104+17=121
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.

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Knitted has to Warm Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Nancy W (better known as Pinnut on Ravelry) for these awesome knitted hats.  They are soooooo well made, nice tight stitches for warmth and very soft.  Love the color combinations also.  The nice wide brim is super stretching so will fit a variety of head sizes too.

Keep up the good work Nancy!

2013 Donations:

Hats: 708+9=717
Scarves: 424
Socks: 320
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 104
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.

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Sharing a Smile While you Crochet or Knit

Saw this early the other day on Facebook, thank you Cheryl S for posting it and it started my morning off with a bang, so thought I'd share it with you all in hopes of putting a smile on your face.  How true this is of some many of you fine folk....someone should come up with a knitting appropriate one...hint hint.  Some of your more creative with words folks...sing out if you come up with something.

Hope you're all busy with yarn, needles, and hooks.  The need is great, and the weather has turned.  Trying hard to fill 2 requests we've recently gotten and would like to put a call out for an emphasis on things sized and color appropriate for Men...always our biggest need.

Thank you all.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 708
Scarves: 424
Socks: 320
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 104
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.

Monday, November 11, 2013

Hand Delivered Donation for Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Tristi K, for this awesome donation of crocheted hats (in all sizes, adult, teen and kids), scarves, personal care items...including those awesome heat packs, and socks to warm 50 pairs of feet!!  You've hit every age group and gender with your donations.  THANK YOU for tagging all your hats with the size.  Special thanks for delivering it to my door, as my work schedule didn't permit me picking it up.

Keep up the good work, please and thanks.

2013 Donations:

Hats: 677+31=708
Scarves: 421+3=424
Socks: 270+50=320
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 104
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.

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Crocheted Mittens for Ohio's Homeless from North Carolina


Thank you Anne G from North Carolina for this thoughtful donation of warm mittens and a hat to help Ohio's homeless.  We've gotten colder quicker then usual and the need for these items is great.  Thank you also for tagging your crocheted mittens with the size....that is so very much appreciated.  The ribbing on the gray mittens is especially nice.  I'm always looking for good mitten patterns to add to the mitten tab here on Bridge and Beyond, what pattern did you use?

2013 Donations:

Hats: 676+1=677
Scarves: 421
Socks: 270
Afghans: 50
Slippers: 194
Rain Ponchos: 208
Mittens: 99+5=104
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.

Where are You and Your Yarn From?

I'm trying to identify where everyone is from, partially for fun. Take a look at the map. Also, believe it will aid me in cases where we have several people with the same name. Please look at the lists of bloggers and non bloggers and see if I have the state you hail from. If not, please leave a comment and let me know.

Additionally, we've had help from Scotland, England, Germany Puerto Rico, Canada, and France! They don't appear on the map, but their help is still greatly appreciated.

Where The People Who Donate Come From, is your state represented?