More generous donations were made to Firehouse Quilts during the first quarter of 2017. These donations enable the membership to continue with our mission of making quilts for children in crisis. Corporate: $2,685.31 – PCL Construction, Wal-Mart, Occupational Therapy Individuals: $590.00 Rewards Programs: King Soopers $826.75 and Flagship Publishing $115.00
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Quilt Delivery to Berthoud Fire Protection District
Firehouse Quilts of Colorado recently delivered 25 quilts to Berthoud Fire Protection District. Barbara C., Fire Department Coordinator for Firehouse Quilts, met with Fire Marshall Mike B. and several of his team to deliver the quilts. The Berthoud Fire Protection District is responsible for fire protection, Emergency Medical Services, public fire education and prevention duties […]
Fresh Harvest Food Bank receives quilts from FHQ
On March 24, 2017, Joyce and Jacque delivered 82 snuggle quilts to the Fresh Harvest Food Bank in Lone Tree. The registered families of the food bank have experienced a personal or financial hardship, illness, job loss or life-changing event. Katie and Heidi, who are volunteers of this food bank, accepted the quilts with gratitude and […]
Castle Rock Hospital Receives Quilts
On February 27, 2017, Jacque N., the Program Director at Castle Rock Adventist Hospital, received quilts from Firehouse Quilts. The quilts will be put on a mobile bereavement cart that is made available to patients of all ages in the hospital. These patients have recently gone into hospice care which makes the quilts extremely comforting […]
FHQ Supports HRCA Sweetheart Dance
Firehouse Quilts delivered 23 snuggle quilts, 2 lap quilts, 1 fleece blanket, 1 tote bag, and 80 plus stuffed animals to Southbridge Rec Center for their Sweetheart Dance which was held on February 24, 2017. This dance is for developmentally challenged teens and young adults. It is a very popular and well attended event. Our […]
People who help support Firehouse Quilts
In 2016 Firehouse Quilts received generous donations from corporations and individuals enabling us to continue with our mission of making quilts for children in crisis. Corporate donations totaling $1,650.00 were received from Laser Tech, AmazonSmiles, Applewood Plumbing & Heating, and Mellow Mushroom Individual donations totaled $2,216.00. King Soopers Reward Program earned $2,241.00. In addition to monetary donations, many […]
Quilt Delivery to Father Ed Judy’s House
Last week, 9 quilts were delivered to Father Ed Judy’s House by Barbara M. Phoua and Kari were on hand to receive the very welcome quilts. As a ministry of Catholic Charities, the Father Ed Judy House serves single women with children and helps them move from homelessness to stability. Most of the women […]
It’s a Challenge! Will you join us?
60 – DAY SNUGGLE QUILT CHALLENGE February 1 to March 31, 2017 (Actually 59 days) How many snuggle quilts can you make in 60 days? Our inventory on snuggle quilts is quite low and we have set a goal to make 100 snuggles by March 31st. Please make as many as you […]
Thanks Arvada Fire and Rescue!
On Friday, February 3, 2017, Jacque S., President of Firehouse Quilts of CO and Barbara C. attended the Fire & Safety Educators of CO meeting, hosted by Arvada Fire and Rescue. Following a brief presentation of Firehouse’s mission and history, we distributed 20 snuggle quilts and now have 7 additional Fire & Rescue partnerships. Our […]
First Sew Day at Shiloh House
On January 19, 2017, Firehouse Quilts members met for their first Sew Day at Shiloh House in Littleton. There were 42 excited members who came to enjoy the surroundings of the new location and seemed thrilled to have 6 hours to work on a quilting project. The new location is spacious, has a kitchen, and provides ample […]