On October 18th Carolyne G and Sara V delivered 21 quilts and several bags and pillow cases to Summer A of the Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Recreation group. These items are used as prizes during their annual Fall Dance. Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Recreation programs are intended to enhance the quality of life for individuals with special […]
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Catholic Charities Preparing for Thanksgiving and Christmas
On November 21st, Catholic Charities in Castle Rock received 82 quilts and 8 fleece blankets from Firehouse Quilts. Katie and Paul are always so grateful and thankful when receiving our donated quilts. This donation will be shared with the Catholic Charities agency in Colorado Springs. There is a big need at this time of year because […]
Mountain Resource Center Receives Quilts
On November 18th, Jeanne, Lynda, Maureen, and Jacque delivered 101 quilts to the Mountain Resource Center in Conifer. The car was so full that one bag of quilts had to be held on a lap. The quilts that were delivered will be handed out to children at a Christmas party in December by Mr. and Mrs. […]
Another Record Set in November
A record amount of 114 quilts was turned in at the November 14th sew day. The pile was so tall that the ladies could barely see over it and it took an extra amount of time to view the bed turning. Along with the quilts there were 5 receiving blankets and 14 burp cloths turned in. At the […]
Generous Donations in Third Quarter
Firehouse Quilts relies on donations and fund raisers in order to continue their mission of making quilts for children in crisis. During the third quarter of 2019 there were generous donations made to FHQ and we would like to thank all who continue to support us. This is the breakdown of funds received: Rewards Programs […]
Delivery to Coal Creek Canyon Fire Department
Lynn E and Barbara C recently delivered 12 snuggle quilts to Coal Creek Canyon Fire Department. Coal Creek Canyon Fire serves and protects over 50 square miles of Boulder, Jefferson, and Gilpin counties. Currently there are 35 emergency medical responders, 20 active wildland firefighters, and 35 active structure firefighter volunteers that support the efforts of […]
Fabric Donations are Sorted
Recently the Board members of Firehouse Quilts sorted through fabrics that were donated by four individuals and the Castle Rock Senior Center. This project took nearly three hours because of the size of the donations. It’s like Christmas going through everything and seeing the assortment of gorgeous fabrics that will be utilized in hundreds of […]
Appreciation Event in Roxborough
Every fall the members of Firehouse Quilts are invited to a weekend known as the Appreciation Event. This year 30 ladies attended the event at the gorgeous setting in the Roxborough Community Center. The activities include door prizes, catered dinner and lunch, gifts, a small demo project, and many hours of sewing and fun. For at least 15 […]
October Quilts Nearing Old Record
At the two sew days in October there were a total of 101 quilts turned in resulting in a total for 2019 of 1,213 quilts. As the end of the year approaches, the need for quilts will increase with cold weather conditions, which makes this total a welcome number. The sew days were bustling with ladies and […]
Quilt Delivery to Limb Preservation Foundation
On September 27, 2019 Sara V delivered 22 quilts to Joe G from the Limb Preservation Foundation. The mission of the Limb Preservation Foundation is to support the prevention and treatment of limb threatening conditions. This support can take several forms: education on limb threatening conditions, research on treatment options, and financial assistance. Quilts made […]