On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, members of Firehouse Quilts attended a fundraiser dinner at the Mellow Mushroom Restaurant in the Streets of South Glenn Shopping Center. Nearly 50 people attended this event including family and friends of the members. The food was delicious and it appeared that everyone was having a great evening. The Mellow […]
Recent Quilt Deliveries
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital On September 1, 2016 Jacque S. met with Jacque N., Program Coordinator for Castle Rock Adventist Hospital to deliver quilts for their Hospice Care Cart. Patients of all ages who are in Hospice Care are able to pick a quilt for themselves. If they unable to do so, a family member picks out […]
Firehouse Volunteers Treated to a Weekend of Appreciation
The volunteer members of Firehouse Quilts gathered in historic Louviers for a weekend of appreciation on October 14 & 15, 2016. During the two days in Louviers everyone was able to work on their personal quilting projects as well as quilts for children in crisis. The 1920’s Louviers Village Club is in the center of a […]
Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Recreation Program Halloween Dance
(To see all pictures associated with this post, please view in your web browser) On Friday, October 21st, volunteers from Firehouse Quilts delivered quilts and other items to Summer A., who is the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator for Highlands Ranch Community Association. These quilts will be given as door prizes at the Halloween dance on Friday, October […]
Firehouse Quilts Bringing Some Love
With the help from a donation from Holly’s Quilt Cabin, FHQ and our volunteers were able to put a smile on this precious little face. We included her brother and sister with some “Quilt love,” because they were at home while their big sister was recovering at Children’s Hospital.
Wrap a Child in Warmth with a Fall Furnace Tune-Up!
Applewood Plumbing Heating & Electric is again partnering with Firehouse Quilts for their “Furnace Checks for Charity” program. The program was a big success last year, so we hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity and support Firehouse Quilts in 2016! In preparation for the chilly winter months, Applewood is offering a 14-point furnace tune-up […]
Delivery to Colfax Community Network
Last Saturday, a delivery of 80 quilts and fleece blankets was made to Colfax Community Network. Kaycie W. (right) and her assistant, Chelsea (left) accepted the donation. Colfax Community Network serves the homeless population along East Colfax Avenue. They offer a nonjudgmental, safe space for clients to feel supported and accepted. They believe the client […]
Quilt Delivery to Arvada Fire and Rescue
Alice Z., Barbara C. and Christie M. deliver quilts to Arvada Fire and Rescue. They find these quilts make a positive difference when transporting children (and one adult with dementia) for medical care. The Arvada staff have become true partners with FHQ by also collecting 100% cotton fabric to donate back as a thank-you.
Fabric Sample Challenge
Last month, our Committee Chairs were challenged by Mary P to use fabric ‘samples’ from the Michael Miller collections we received as a donation and create a snuggle quilt out of it. Of course, to be able to finish the quilts, most needed to dig into our fabric stash, however, look how beautiful they turned […]
Delivery to Arvada Fire Department
Twenty more Firehouse Quilts were recently delivered to the Arvada Fire Department for use on their emergency runs. As the majority of their calls are for accident or medical emergencies, the quilts have been offering much support. Although the department usually uses our quilts to comfort children in crisis, on a recent call they needed […]