FHQ recently delivered quilts to Boulder Fire-Rescue. This busy department strives to make Boulder a safe place to live, work, and play. BFRD reduces the human suffering caused by fires, accidents, sudden illnesses, and other disasters. One of the newest initiatives Boulder Fire is engaged in (with neighboring Arvada Fire) is a program called Friends […]
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CASA Denver Children To Receive Quilts
On November 25th, Suzy, Senior Advocate Supervisor for CASA Denver, met with Firehouse Quilts members to receive 28 donated quilts. The quilts will be handed out to children at a holiday party in a Denver church. The children will take part in a pizza party, meet Santa, and will be able to shop for members […]
Hope and Help Busy with Clients
On November 21st Bonnie, Sarah and Jacque delivered 65 quilts, 13 crocheted baby hats, and 12 pillow cases to Hope and Help in Castle Rock. With snow storms moving in that day, the case workers were extremely busy with clients who filled up their waiting area. They were receiving warm winter gloves, hats and boots, food […]
Delivery to Limb Preservation Foundation
On November 25, 2019 Sara V delivered 24 quilts to Joe G for the benefit of patients being served by the Limb Preservation Foundation. The Limb Preservation Foundation’s mission is to find new treatments for patients with limb-threatening conditions and supporting patients who have been diagnosed with a condition that could lead to limb loss. […]
Delivery to Therapeutic Recreation Group
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 […]
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 […]