Ebony Arrested, Car Impounded, Jeff Glazer APD and CNN's Victor Blackwell

This story tells about a mother, Ebony and her 4 children being homeless, living out of their 20 year old car, a Buick.  How she was arrested, the car impounded by The Atlanta Police Department.  But, there's more as reported by CNN's Victor Blackwell.  This is a post for the letter V....a bit of stretch perhaps using the reporters first name to fulfill the alphabetical challenge of the needed post.

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**The counts on our progress bars are current. Percentages are current, as of Feb 15th. 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 in Florida Helps Ohio's Cold Homeless

 Look at this marvelous donation from our good friend, Sandra R from sunny Florida!  Hats, and scarves and mittens oh my!  Wonderful warm and roomy hats in a great variety of colors tagged with size.  Truly awesome.  AND nice big warm scarves...and 

MITTENS!  Mittens to warm lots of cold hands.  Again look at the sizes and colors.  Something for everyone here.  Lovely as always Sandra.  I've said this before and I'll say it again.........how do you eat and sleep?  The quantity of goodies you knit astound me.  You must have knitting needles in your hands all the time........whew!

Fabulous as always, please keep up the good work.

Hey folks have you noticed are graphs....numbers are looking better.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. Percentages are current.  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.

The Blanket of Many Colors

Previously I was referring to this afghan as The Eclectic Afghan, but I had already named a recent crocheted one that, so with the help of some of my Fitbit Friends decided to call this the Blanket of Many Colors.  You can see it's grown quite a bit in size and color.  Currently it's 9 colors, though I do have one more color to work into it.  A dark purple.

It traveled to Hilton Head with me when I went with hubby previously and it traveled with me again more recently when I had a week with girl friends.  Below is how it started it's 2nd journey.

Hoping to be able to show it's completion fairly soon.

What are you all working on?

**The counts on our progress bars are current. Percentages are current. 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.

First Aid and More for the Homeless

 Thank you Tammy S for this thoughtful and generous donation of goodies.  Tammy is our newest pair of helping hands and hails from the state of Pennsylvania.  Welcome to Bridge and Beyond.  LOVE these scarves.  Folks click to see details, she has crocheted using I believe triple crochet front and back post to create a wonderful texture to her nice large scarves.  These are all sized large enough for men!  They are thick due to the texture.  

 AND 18 pairs of very nice heavy warm socks.  Each pack has 3 pairs of socks, thus 18 pairs of feet will now be warmer.  Warm dry feet can sure make someone more comfortable.  

AND look at this wonderful selection of personal care items.  Klenex, hand wipes that can be used when our homeless friends have no water to wash up.  Soap and lotion.......AND first aid kits!  That is something I've never thought about before, but think it's a wonderful idea and something that be well received.

Many thanks Tammy for your thoughtfulness, sure hope to see you here often on Bridge and Beyond, and please keep up the good work.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. Percentages are curren. 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.

Two Toned Crocheted Scarf for Ohio's Homeless

Fun....look at this two toned scarf.  Our good friend Sandie P from Louisiana crocheted this using the same method of friend Karen S uses, Double Ended Crochet, Cro-hook.  It goes by many names.  I've posted a u-tube video several times on this method.  It intrigues me.  It's one stitch, but the shading gives it such texture...makes it look like more was done.

Thank you Sandie for your long term commitment to Ohio's homeless.  I've lots track how many years we've known each.  I say that, even though we've not met face to face.  We've blogged, participated in many of the same groups and charities throughout the years and well after after years of doing that...you do feel like you know someone.

As always keep up the good, and thanks so much.

**The counts on our progress bars are current. Percentages are current, as of Feb 15th. 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 Granny Afghans for Homeless

 See...told you there was more!  If you missed yesterday's post, please please scroll back to check it out.  This is the 2nd half to Sheelagh S's generous donation.  LOVE this afghan.  Reminds me a stained glass window.  So pretty.  This is nicely sized and will make a wonderful family afghan for the lucky recipients.  And

Look....another afghan!!  I'm thrilled we're getting such a good start with our goal for afghans.  As I write this post it's mid February and believe this has us ahead of where we were at this time last year.  Look at this big granny.  One large granny square.  This 2nd afghan is super soft, made perhaps from Lion Brand Homespun...or something similar by the feel of it.  Another lucky family.

Many thanks Sheelagh for your wonderful donation.  Please keep up the good work and keep your hook flying!

**The counts on our progress bars are current. Percentages are current, as of Feb 15th. 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.