On May 2, 2017 Firehouse Quilts of Colorado delivered 24 quilts to Craig Hospital. It is always inspiring to see how much work the patients do while recovering from accidents/illness. We hope our quilts offer some comfort and warmth. We are pleased to be partnering with the staff and patients of Craig Hospital. […]
2017 First Quarter Donations to Firehouse Quilts
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
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 […]
Sew Day – April 6, 2017
It seems Firehouse Quilts volunteers outdid themselves in February and March with a total of 223 snuggle quilts turned in! Here are a few pics for you to enjoy.
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 […]
FHQ Members Are Appreciated in a Big Way
Sew day on March 16, 2017, was a treat for FHQ volunteers because of the kind employees from the Limb Preservation Foundation. Tiffany, Jessica, and Joe provided the food and drinks for a pizza party for all who attended sew day. Everyone also received a gorgeous rose that produced many smiles. This special lunch was planned by the Limb […]
Craig Hospital Partners with Firehouse Quilts
On February 28, 2017, Barbara C. arranged a tour and meeting with Jill S. and Sandee P., who are Volunteer Coordinators at Craig Hospital. Craig Hospital is a new partnership for Firehouse Quilts and our membership is quite excited about providing quilts to this organization. The tour gave insight as to how the patients at […]
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 […]
New Partnership with Boulder Fire and Rescue
On Tuesday, February 21, Firehouse Quilts made a delivery of quilts to Boulder Fire and Rescue. Kim Scott, Life Safety Educator and Lt. Matt Zavala received them with a hearty thanks for all the work the volunteers of Firehouse Quilts of Colorado put into making such wonderful and comforting quilts. This is the beginning of […]
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 […]