Hotel Toiletries Help the Homeless

Thank you Darling Hubby!  Hubby was recently on a business trip and remembered to grab all the toiletries in the hotels.  When we travel together, I do that; but didn't think to remind him before he left or when I chatted with him on the phone.  So, I was pleasantly surprised when he arrived home and handed me a bag of goodies.  Personal care items are needed and used and appreciated by all the shelters, and the folks living out in the elements.

Suggest to your friends and neighbors to knab the hotel toiletries.  They add up and what a simple way to make a difference.  Also, it's a great way for someone who doesn't knit or crochet to lend a helping hand.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     134
Scarves:  94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  74
Slippers:   40
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  281
Afghans:  8
Socks:   124
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.

Knitted Cotton Washcloths, Always a hit at Homeless Shelters

Thank you Sue S for this wonderful collection of knitted cotton washcloths.  Folks Sue donated these lovely cloths some time back, but somehow the picture didn't get posted.  It got moved to the done file instead of the pending file where I keep pictures of donations needed to be posted.  Argh..Thanks so much Sue for your thoughtful donation, your on going support, and for your diligence.

I LOVE the bright turquoisey one on right side.  What happy colors.  Love to have a dress in those colors.

Keep up the good work Sue.  These cotton cloths get used in several ways by those in shelters, under the bridges, and those moving into their permanent housing situation.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     134
Scarves:  94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  74
Slippers:   40
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  285 -4 =281
Afghans:  8
Socks:   124
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.

Clapping for Knitted Mittens for The Homeless

Do you hear me?  Listen....you know how excited I get and clapp for mittens and sometimes dance in the street, lol.  Seriously though folks, you know I truly do get excited about mittens.  Sandra R, our good friend and long time supporter from Florida makes truly awesome mittens.  So...yeah I'm pretty excited.  She's made set's folks and paired them with appropriate sized hats.  Please to enlarge the picture, as you always can on this blog to see details.  Sandra has been busy, hats, scarves, mittens, and cotton washcloths!  A truly generous donation.

Sandra has included several styles and sizes of hats which help us warm many heads in need.

I hope you're being safe there in Florida Sandra with the Zika Virus and Mosquito's.

As always, many many thanks and please keep up the good work.  We all appreciate you.

2016 DONATIONS:
Hats:     147 -13 =134
Scarves:   95 -1 =94
Mittens/Gloves/Wrist Warmers:  75 -11 = 74
Slippers:   40
Rain Poncho's:   +106
Cotton Washcloths:  291 -6 =285
Afghans:    8
Socks:   124
Cowls/Hoody Combo's, headbands:   8
Shawls and shrugs, ponchos, sweaters & vests etc 0
Misc: items like personal care, headbands etc and things don't fit into above categories aren't counted.

Please note the category of shawl, shrugs, ponchos etc has reached our little goal, same as last year of 1.........but please please please.........don't let that stop you from making more of these items.  Likewise note we've definitely reached our goal for rain poncho's.  Rain ponchos's serve many purposes so we will probably still need some....down the line, but not for awhile.

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.