Crocheted Gifts for the Homeless

Thank you Sandie P for this thoughtful donation.  She's crocheted 2 scarves and the other item is called a chest warmer.  The design of the chest warmer is from a mutual friend that both Sandie and I knew from being involved in several charity groups together.  I believe from memory her nickname from those groups and blogging was Ghost.  Her real name is Diane.  Sandie P has obtained permission from Diane's family to post her patterns.  She was really quite creative.  Sandie is in the process of posting Diane's patterns.  The link to Sandie's blog, where's she dedicated a page to Diane's patters is HERE.

Diane, prior to her death was an active supporter of Bridge and Beyond.  Please check out Sandie's blog.  She has wonderful tutorials as well as other patterns.

I'm so pleased to see the chest warmer pattern available to people again.  

Please keep checking in as I'll be 

Some of the charities aid the homeless, some pregnant women, some kids transitioning out of foster care, and native Americans on Pine Ridge Reservation.  Locations vary, so you might find one of the charities listed is in your area, or close to you like a border state; making postage perhaps less costly.

Below is the listing with a very brief description, but PLEASE click on the links to see details about what they accept, what fiber to use, who benefits from the charity and where to mail items.

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans, lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

Welcome Blankets, Lapghans for Refugees (knitted, crocheted, sewn and or quilted)

**The counts on our progress bars 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.

Warming Ohio's Homess

The awesome cowl (top right) was knitted by my Darling Daughter.  I LOVE the colors and the yarn is so nice and soft and warm.  I knitted the purple scarf with a mix of garter and stockinette stitches in sorta block formation.  The socks are a mix of slipper socks (still in the white package bank) with non skid bottoms (4 pairs), and 3 pairs short ankle socks.

Over the last couple of weeks I've blogged about various charities you might like to support; as Bridge and Beyond will cease operations this Dec 31.  Please mail your final donations by Dec 24th.

Some of the charities aid the homeless, some pregnant women, some kids transitioning out of foster care, and native Americans on Pine Ridge Reservation.  Locations vary, so you might find one of the charities listed is in your area, or close to you like a border state; making postage perhaps less costly.

Below is the listing with a very brief description, but PLEASE click on the links to see details about what they accept, what fiber to use, who benefits from the charity and where to mail items.

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans,lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

Welcome Blankets, Lapghans for Refugees (knitted, crocheted, sewn and or quilted)

**The counts on our progress bars 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.

Welcome Blanket, Welcome New Immigrants into The United States

Welcome Blankets, Knit, Crochet, Sew, Quilt lapghans to welcome New Refugee's into our Country.  Attach you history of immigration in your own family.  The webpage has lots of information, patterns, printed history forms where you can print a welcome message to accompany your donation.

Mailing address:

Welcome Blanket/MODA

1315 Peachtree St, NE

Atlanta, GA  30309

Size should be 40 x 40.

Questions should be directed to: 

miranda@museumofdesign.org

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Additional charities you may wish to support (that I've blogged about are:)

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans,lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Salvation Knitters (Ravelry Group)(benefits two charities in Lansing Michigan, that focus on pregnant mothers and their babies, getting them off the streets.)

PLEASE continue to visit Bridge and Beyond as additional information about charities you might like to support will be listed; as well as currently donations and updated stats.

**The counts on our progress bars 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.

Ravelry Group, Salvation Knitters

RAVELRY GROUP,  Salvation Knitters (and Crocheters) accepts Blankets (ghans), hats, booties, socks, and bibs.  Our friend and long time supporter of Bridge and Beyond, Sue Seger has organized this charity group on Ravelry to benefit two Charites in Lansing, Michigan.  I wanted to post this information, for those that might like to join/support this charity when Bridge and Beyond ceases operations on Dec 31st of this year.

*Check the group, as sewers that make baby clothes can be accepted as well.

One Charity is Hannah's House and the other Shared Pregnancy Women's Center.

The focus for Hannah's House is getting expectant women off the streets and in a caring environment.  The women can live at Hannah's House rent free up to 6 months after the birth of their babies.  There's support, education, and preparation for the woman to follow their plan of adoption and or to keep the babies with new parenting skills afforded to them.

Donations can be mailed to:

Sue Seger

Salavation Knitters

501 King Street, Apt 210

Lansing, MI  48827

Please join the RAVELRY group for additional information.

Remaining Donations for Bridge and Beyond should be mailed by Dec 24th.

Additional charities you may wish to support (that I've blogged about are:)

Afghans for Pine Ridge (Ravelry Group completed Afghans with options for 6-8- and 12 inch squares)

Red Scarf Project (benefits kids transitioning out of foster care

Warm Up American (Benefits homeless and others in need, rectangles, hats and scarves, or make your own full afghan).

StreetKnit (Benefits homeless in Oklahoma, accepts afghans,lapghans, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, socks (not store bought); as well as yarn and knitting needles.

Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission (benefits homeless for those that are local and can deliver donations in Columbus, Ohio.

Please continue to check in, as I will continue to post information regarding our donations here on Bridge and Beyond, as well as possible charities you might like to support.

**The counts on our progress bars 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.

Pine Ridge Reservation in Need of Warm Afghans

Afghans for Pine Ridge is a group of Ravelry.  Pine Ridge Reservation is a very poor area in need.  This group focus is on afghans.  

There are several means of helping this group.  If you're making a full afghan (knit or crocheted) you can mail directly to:

ReMembers

c/o Kimberly Black Elk

P.O. Box 5054

Pine Ridge, SD  57770

If you'd like to make squares (6 inch, 8 inch or 12 inch) to be assembled into afghans, I encourage you to join the RAV group, CLICK HERE

They have several members who assemble the squares, and mail them onto the Reservation.  The ladies who assembled them can change from time to time, so it's best to join the group to know who the assemblers are and obtain their mailing addresses.  It's also helpful, though not required to add some stamps with your squares to aid with the mailing costs of the completed afghans to Pine Ridge.

SpanishRose is a member and currently one of the assemblers who can be reached via this email: otimmons411@gmail.com.

During the current month, I have been participating in a fundraiser/walk for The American Indian College Fund.  

The goal was to walk 35 miles and I'm well over that at 62 miles and in need of recording the last couple of days.  I was able to raise my goal for fundraising from 200-350 to 500.  So it seemed appropriate to post about the needs of Pine Ridge Reservation.  Prior to starting Bridge and Beyond, I was an active member of the RAV group.

Please continue to check in, as I will continue to post information about charities you may wish to support when Bridge and Beyond ceases operations.

CLICK HERE, for information regarding The Red Scarf Project.

CLICK HERE, for information regarding Warm Up American

CLICK HERE, for information for Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission, for those who are local and drop of their donations.

CLICK HERE, for information on StreetKnits

**The counts on our progress bars 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.

Scarves from Pennsylvania Warm Ohio's Homeless

Thank you Clarita L for this thoughtful donation of awesome scarves.  Please click to enlarge the picture to see the variety of stitches and colors with these dozen scarves.  These scarves are sized nicely to ensure people can wrap up sufficiently to be warmer.  Some colors are suitable for women, others for men; and some will work for either.  

This dozen scarves has raised our donated total to just over 80%.  This is wonderful.  

I love all the texture in these scarves, plus it makes the scarves thicker and therefore warmer.  

Many thanks Clarita and please know you've warmed 12 more people with your donation.  You and your crochet hook have made an important difference in the lives of those in need.

Please continue to check in frequently here on Bridge and Beyond.  I will continue posting donations received, as well as list charities you might wish to support with your craft once Bridge and Beyond stops operations.

CLICK HERE, for information regarding The Red Scarf Project.

CLICK HERE, for information regarding Warm Up American

CLICK HERE, for information for Homeless Families Foundation and Faith Mission, for those who are local and drop of their donations.

CLICK HERE, for information for on StreetKnits

**The counts on our progress bars 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.