Almost Christmas Eve

May the peace of the season fill everyone's heart. 

 This picture is from last year, the front door decoration.  

This is a hard time of the year for so many people, please keep those less fortunate in your thoughts as you go about this holiday season.  It's a hard time for those without a roof over their heads, as the weather has turned cold in many locations across the country.  It's a hard time for those with limited funds who want to give their families a warm and treasured Christmas.  It's hard time for those who've lost a loved one recently.  It's a hard time for those who lost a loved one this time last year, as they experience this holiday without them.  It's a hard time for those not able to be with friends and family for the holidays because of being in the military, or needing to work.  

It's a hard time, truly hard time for many.

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate this holiday, and blessings to all others who celebrate a different holiday as well.

We're still working on our donation goals.  Let's see how close we get.  

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  161

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)  127

MITTENS:  +10

SLIPPERS: 38

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +78

AFGHANS: 6
SOCKS: 106

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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 Slipper Socks to Warm Homeless Feet

Thank you Paulette for these awesome warm slippers!  These slippers are nice and warm.....super thick.  People will love to put them on their tired, cold, and possibly wet feet.  Wonderful color selection, something for everyone.  Special thanks too Paulette for tagging each with size, it's so helpful and such a huge huge time saver for folks at the various shelters.

I keep saying I need to try and make a pair of these, haven't made it yet, but must put it on my to do list for 2018.  Have you sent me your pattern?

Many thanks for your on going support of Bridge and Beyond and Ohio's Homeless in Need.  Please keep up the good work.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  161

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)  127

MITTENS:  +10

SLIPPERS: 51-13=38

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +78

AFGHANS: 6
SOCKS: 106

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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 Hats and Scarf Sets for Homeless

Look at these awesome hat and scarf sets crocheted by our good friend Karen S!  I love them.  I love the size, and the color.  Such beautiful work...........always Karen.  Many thanks for your on going support and generosity of those in need.  We here on Bridge and Beyond truly appreciate you and your big heart. 

Extra thanks too for always remembering to tag the hats with size.  Very much appreciated.

Two more people will be warmer because of you.  Keep up the good work.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  163-2=161

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)  129-2=127

MITTENS:  +10

SLIPPERS: 52-1=51

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +78

AFGHANS: 6
SOCKS: 106

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.

Hats and Scarves Warm Cold Homeless

Thank you Phyllis G for this thoughtful donation of hats and scarves.  I love how nicely you paired them to make sets!!  Great color choices.  Phyllis has also crocheted a pair of fingerless mitts..........always a hit, and a pair of slippers.  

Please click to enlarge so you can see one of the hat/scarf sets is an infinity scarf/mobius/cowl.

Many thanks Phyllis and please keep up the good work.

We're chipping away at our goal folks.  With 15 days left in the calendar year (though remember I traditionally don't close the year until all donations received by the end of year get blogged about and sometimes that goes into a week or two in January), we would need about 10.8 hats per day and 8.6 scarves per day to hit our goal of donating the same number that we donated last year.  I don't know how close we'll get,  but....please keep checking in to see.

Many thanks Cynthia and Juli, we hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond.

DONATIONS 2017

HATS:  171-8=163

SCARVES (Gators, Infinity Scarves)  139-10=129

MITTENS:  +9+1=+10

SLIPPERS: 52-1=51

RAIN PONCHOS: 205

COTTON WASHCLOTHS: +78

AFGHANS: 6
SOCKS: 106

Misc, Ponchos, shawls, headbands etc aren't counted but very much appreciated.

**We started the year with the number of items we had donated last year, 2016; and will subtract our donations from that.  Using the end number for 2016 as the goal for the each item.  So, as the year continues you will see numbers decrease.  Our goal is to meet and surpass the number of items donated last year.**

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.