In early January, Barbara C. delivered 26 quilts to Craig Hospital. Abby, Volunteer Assistant, met Barbara outside as no visitors are allowed in the hospital at this time. FHQ delivered 20 quilts in the late fall of 2021 and they needed more as the patient turnover continues. There were some beautiful quilts … as shown […]
Delivery to Limb Preservation Foundation
On December 14th, 2021, Sara V delivered 20 quilts to Joe G for the Limb Preservation Foundation. The goal of the Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for those individuals facing limb-threatening conditions due to trauma, tumor, or infection through research, patient assistance and educational programs.
Quilt Delivery to Mountainview Fire & Rescue
On January 5, thirty-two quilts were delivered to Mountainview Fire for the victims of the Marshall Fire. Andrea, a community outreach resource for the Mountainview team, met us to collect the quilts. As you can imagine, the stories coming out of that part of our state are heartbreaking. The Mountainview fire and rescue team was […]
2021 is Record Breaking for Firehouse Quilts
Despite the pandemic and not having a place to sew for quite a while, Firehouse Quilts members managed to make and donate 1,717 quilts in 2021. Four of the quilt collections took place outside in both hot and cold conditions in a parking lot or a board member’s driveway. We were fortunate to have the […]
Clients Send Thank You Notes to Firehouse Quilts
Firehouse Quilts donates quilts to 18 shelters, human services departments, and hospitals throughout the year. In addition, they also donate quilts to 14 fire departments across Colorado. The quilts go to children/patients in crisis in order to bring them comfort. Some of the agencies that we serve have sent wonderful thank you notes that should be […]
FHQ Receives Donated Quilts From Various Locations
Not only do the members of Firehouse Quilts make the quilts that are donated, they are also donated by private parties from other cities in Colorado. Joleen, who lives in Wray, has been a big supporter of Firehouse Quilts for a few years and very generously makes and sends gorgeous quilts via UPS every couple of months. Kathleen, who […]
Fun Holiday Gathering for Firehouse Quilts
On December 3rd, a holiday party was held at the Happy Dog Ranch in Littleton for the members of FHQ. This location is run by a non-profit that does horse rescue and is a sanctuary for therapeutic healing of animals and humans. The country setting provided a relaxing atmosphere for the party. Members enjoyed a meal that […]
Shiloh House Prepares for the Holidays
On December 6th, Firehouse Quilts made a delivery of 122 quilts to Shiloh House in Littleton. Shiloh offers care for children, youth and families who are working to overcome the impact of abuse, neglect, trauma and family crisis. They provide services to clients in their homes and also offer safe shelter care to provide emergency placement of […]
Mountain Resource Center Receives Quilts for their Christmas Programs
On November 30, Jacque and Christie delivered 80 quilts to Lisa at the Mountain Resource Center in Conifer. The Mountain Resource Center serves West Jefferson and Park counties. In an effort to improve quality of life and promote self sufficiency to their residents, they provide many services including helping families with daycare at their Early […]
Afghanistan Refugee Family Receives Quilts
On November 5th Firehouse Quilts gave four of their beautiful quilts to one of Colorado’s new Afghanistan refugee families. They are such a cute family of four with Dad and Mom, a three year old girl and a seven month old baby boy. Dad was a helicopter pilot for the United States troops in Afghanistan. They […]