On October 4, 2020, Sara V delivered 80 quilts to Barbara C for Child Safe clients. Child Safe was founded from a need for comprehensive, community-based response to child sexual abuse. Services are coordinated with law enforcement, child protection agencies, schools, medical professionals and other mental health providers to ensure clients’ rights and privacy are […]
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Batting Donated to Firehouse Quilts
Firehouse Quilts received four rolls of quilt batting from three generous ladies recently. Marcia, who is a friend of a FHQ member, was able to use coupons at Wooden Spools in order to purchase a roll of batting. Peggy, a new friend of FHQ, received funds through Thrivent’s Generosity Program to purchase two rolls of batting. Thrivent […]
FHQ Helps Troubled Teen
Firehouse Quilts of Colorado was recently asked it we could supply a quilt for a troubled teenager. This girl had been in multiple traumas and had been abused. The counselor who worked with her said she calmed down when wrapped in a blanket. She was a girly girl, so soft colors rather than bright fabrics […]
Surprises from Limb Preservation Foundation
The members of Firehouse Quilts were shown much gratitude by Limb Preservation Foundation on September 23rd. Marcy R, the Executive Director and Joe G, a volunteer of Limb, brought gorgeous roses, sweet rolls/donuts, coffee, and juice for all of the FHQ members who were turning in quilts. Two times a year for the past eight years […]
Another Successful Quilt Collection Day
On September 23rd, Firehouse Quilts held their fourth outdoor quilt collection day at the parking lot next to Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum. There were 46 members who participated and donated 209 quilts. Since the outdoor collections started in May, there have been 926 quilts turned in, photographed, bagged and then put in storage […]
FHQ Member Wins Project Warm Hearts Quilt
Each year, CQC (Colorado Quilting Council) chooses a specific block to use for their charity quilts, Project Warm Hearts. Members are asked to make blocks and turn them in, and the blocks are then made into finished quilts. When you turn in a block, you attach a form designating the charity of your choice. Firehouse […]
December 8th is Colorado Gives Day
Please support Firehouse Quilts on Tuesday, December 8th, by making a donation to them through online giving. Your donations will help us do more to support the community and ensure comfort to children/patients at the most difficult time in their lives. We have set a goal of raising $5,000.00, which will be a big part […]
Quilt Delivery to Craig Hospital and Evergreen Fire and Rescue
Firehouse quilts recently delivered quilts to Craig Hospital and the Evergreen Fire and Rescue unit. During the Fall season Craig sees a turnover of patients from the Spring and Summer patients to those who arrive after Labor Day … this a need for more quilts. On a recent ambulance call, the Evergreen EMT’s gave a […]
Sincere Thank You For Monetary Donations
The year 2020 has been a challenge to many non profits, including Firehouse Quilts. During normal times FHQ receives monetary donations from various organizations to help cover costs of things such as fabric and batting, as well as the storage bin and website expenses. In order to get some help with these expenses, the Board […]
August 2020 Quilt Collection Slide Show
The third quilt collection day was held on August 12 on another 93 degree day!!! Thank goodness for the canopies our members provided. There were 45 people donating 250 quilts, 27 pillowcases, and 75 BACA bags. Thank you so much to our members who are creating so many wonderful quilts. And a HUGE thank you […]