I'm a Person, I'm No Bum!

Food for thought

Folks I spotted this a while back on the net and wanted to share with you all who help through Bridge and Beyond.  Homeless people do have feelings, they have a face, they have a name and deserve to be treated with kindness and dignity.  I know you all who aid the cause here at Bridge and Beyond feel the same way.

Keep your yarn, hands, hooks, and needles busy folks.  We're still experiences nights in the low 40's here.  We will continue to supply Rae who cares for folks under the Bridges as well as the various shelters.  Our work is always needed, and appreciated.

On this Memorial Day, know that some of the items you knit or crochet are donated to a Veteran.  Sadly, many Veterans, to whom we owe so much end up homeless.  And like this man says, they are not Bums.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 457
Scarves: 257
Socks: 56
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 46
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 52
Cotton Washcloths:164
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

 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.

New Helping Hands Help Homeless

Thank you Sally L, our newest pair of helping hands for this thoughtful donation of knitted scarves and hat.  So glad our friend Sally B, found you and thrilled to have you helping us here on Bridge and Beyond.  Welcome Sally folks!

We hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond Sally L.  You make our 2nd twins/triplets...lol.  There are two Sandy's/Sandie/Sandra...and now we have 2 Sally's!  Sweet.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 456+1=457
Scarves: 255+2=257
Socks: 56
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 46
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 52
Cotton Washcloths:164
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

Support and Donations from New Jersey Help Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Sally B, our good friend and loyal supporter for this awesome donation.  Sally B supports us both with her donations and her regular visits and comments here on the blog.  Sally has knitted hats and mittens to donate and has included personal care items.  Sally's work is always wonderful and you know how excited I get when we get mittens!

Well done Sally, we truly appreciate you.  Thank you for all your hard work.

Not only has Sally supported us with her skillful hands and visits and comments, but she's also recruited another pair of helping hands.  Do pop in tomorrow to see Sally's friend Sally L's donation.

*Hey Sally I really like that hat with ridges, could you provide us with the pattern you used so that I might add it to the hat tab here on the blog?*

2014 Donations:
Hats: 451+5=456
Scarves: 255
Socks: 56
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 46
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 43+9=52
Cotton Washcloths:164
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

On Going Support for Homeless

Thank you Linda W for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond, and for using your talents to create and donation warm items to help Ohio's Homeless and others in need.  Linda has knitted slippers, hats, and cotton washcloths.  All items are greatly appreciate and very much needed.

Please keep up the good work, Linda W.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 447+4=451
Scarves: 255
Socks: 56
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 44+2=46
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 43
Cotton Washcloths:162+2=164
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

Thank you Elizabeth G. from Utah for this thoughtful donation of 10 knitted hats!  Elizabeth is our newest pair of helping hands.  Welcome, always happy to have more helping hands.  Elizabeth has used contrasting colors in her knitted (loomed) hats.  Thanks also for labeling them with the size.  I like the blues the best.

Ten people will now have warm heads thanks to your donation.  Please keep up the good work, hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

I've added you to the list of those without a blog etc.  Elizabeth if you have a blog, facebook or ravelry profile page, please leave it in the comments sections so I can get you on the correct list.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 437+10=447
Scarves: 255
Socks: 56
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 44
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 43
Cotton Washcloths:162
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.

Knitting and Crocheting to Help the Homeless

Thank you Laura W from Ohio for this wonderful donation of scarves, hats, socks, and washcloths.  You've been very busy with your yarn and your knitting needles.  What a nice variety of sizes and colors for your thoughtful donation.  Clever way to use up yarn the two tone scarf.

I've added Laura W's name to our list of donators without blogs.  Laura if you have a blog, or facebook or ravelry profile page, please let me know in the comments section so I can add you to the correct list.  Just use the drop down box to leave a comment and add your url from your blog and or profile page.  Thanks.

I mentioned awhile back these lists and some were surprised.  They've been on the blog since the very beginning; but if you're listed without a link...please send me your link to your profile and or blog pages so I can update.  It's nice to share some linky love and be connected.

2014 Donations:
Hats: 432+5=437
Scarves: 251+4=255
Socks: 55+1=56
Afghans: 12
Slippers: 44
Rain Ponchos: 5
Mittens & Gloves: 43
Cotton Washcloths:155+7=162
Shawls, Sweaters, Vests, Poncho's, Skirts, and Shrugs etc. 8
Neck warmers, cowls, gators, wrists warmers/fingerless gloves and other misc items aren't tabulated; as well as personal care items

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.