On August 25, 2019 Sara V delivered 71 quilts to Barbara C for Child Safe in Ft Collins. Child Safe is a 501(c)3 organization providing a comprehensive, community-based approach to the problem of child sexual abuse. Each year 700-800 clients are treated on an outpatient basis. Services are coordinated with law enforcement, child protection agencies, […]
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First Delivery to Florence Crittenton High School
On September 27th a delivery of 15 quilts and crocheted baby hats was made to the Parenting class of Christine W, who teaches at Florence Crittenton High School. There was much appreciation and excitement as the teen expectant Moms were able to personally select a quilt and hat for their babies. The school is a public-private partnership with Denver Public […]
Quilt Delivery to Craig Hospital
FHQ member Barbara C recently delivered 23 quilts to Craig Hospital. As in the past, the colorful and cheerful quilts were warmly received. A Firehouse Quilt is offered by Craig staff to each new patient when they are admitted. Did you know: – 300 people with spinal cord injury (SCI) are treated at Craig each […]
Quilts for Sacred Heart House
On September 20th a delivery of twenty quilts was made to the Sacred Heart House in the Curtice Park neighborhood of Denver. The shelter provides services for homeless single women and homeless women with children in the Denver area. The staff of the Sacred Heart House help with stabilization, follow up, transitional housing, and self […]
Gorgeous Weekend in Estes Park
The weather was perfect for the annual quilting retreat in Estes Park the weekend of September 13 and 14. Seventeen quilting friends attended this retreat, including FHQ members, family, neighbors, and long time friends. The retreat is held at the YMCA of the Rockies each year where the ladies are provided a huge room to spread […]
Crisis Center Receives Quilts
On September 16th Jordyn, a Client Navigator of Crisis Center, received 15 large quilts and 15 snuggle quilts for the shelter. The Crisis Center serves Douglas, El Paso, Arapahoe, and Lincoln counties, and works to end domestic violence through advocacy, education and prevention. Clients are allowed a three week stay at the shelter and are housed […]
Many New Faces at September Sew Days
The membership of Firehouse Quilts is growing by leaps and bounds. There are new ladies dropping in at the sew days to see what Firehouse Quilts is all about. It’s good to have new people who care about the mission of helping children in crisis by providing them with a donated quilt. At the September […]
Central City Fire Department Receives Quilts
Firehouse Quilts has formed a new relationship with Chief Gary A. and Human Resources Director Susie A. of the Central City Fire Department. On August 27th a delivery of 18 quilts was made to the historic Central City fire station which was established in 1869. The department is comprised of mostly volunteers as well as the […]
Only One Quilt in Their Cabinet
When a recent delivery of 57 quilts was made to Help and Hope (formerly the Task Force) in Castle Rock, we learned that they had only one quilt left in their supply. The donated quilts from Firehouse Quilts are handed out to new mothers for their babies. The mothers are struggling to provide for their children because of […]
Quilts Donated to Two Catholic Charities Agencies
On August 16th, 81 quilts were donated to Catholic Charities in Castle Rock. This delivery will be shared with the Colorado Springs agency also. In addition to the quilts there were twelve crocheted baby hats and three receiving blanket/burp cloth sets donated. Catholic Charities helps the most in need by building strong families and putting […]