During the fourth quarter of 2019, Firehouse Quilts received many generous donations. The board members and volunteers are extremely appreciative of these donations that enable Firehouse Quilts to continue with their mission of making quilts for children in crisis. The following is a listing of who we received funds from: Corporate donations: Applewood Plumbing and […]
Busy Holiday Season Doesn’t Slow Down Sew Days
Despite the fact that December is a busy month, the sew days were well attended and 111 quilts were turned in. That brought the total number of quilts for 2019 to be 1,467, which is truly impressive! There were 1,399 quilts donated to children in crisis with 20 fire departments/agencies during the year. At the December 18th sew […]
FHQ Members Wrap Present for Shiloh House
Nearly a dozen members of Firehouse Quilts helped to wrap Christmas gifts for the children of Shiloh House on December 19th. The gifts are handed out to the group homes where the children live and also given to those in need at the last minute. Some of these children have never experienced the joy of […]
Firehouse Quilts Members Celebrate the Holidays
On December 14th, the holiday party for Firehouse Quilts volunteers was held at the Olive Garden in Highlands Ranch. There were 37 ladies who attended the party and enjoyed their time together visiting with one another, opening gifts, and having a delicious meal. After the meal Joyce S read a fun quilters poem about the holidays. […]
Colorado Quilt Council Supports Firehouse Quilts
Colorado Quilt Council has been very generous in supporting Firehouse Quilts over the years with several monetary donations. We, in turn, like to support their Project Warm Hearts by making blocks for their quilts. The pattern for the blocks is printed in the CQC newsletter. Last year our Firehouse Quilt members turned in over 50 […]
New CASA Agency Receives Christmas Quilts
On December 9th, 100 quilts were donated to the CASA Jefferson/Gilpin County Agency. This CASA office serves more than 950 children each Christmas through the Giving Tree project. The children who will receive the quilts are victims of abuse and neglect. This CASA partners with Jefferson County Human Services in the care of the children by meeting their many needs. The […]
Shiloh House Receives Christmas Quilts
On December 7th a group of Firehouse Quilts members made their annual delivery of quilts to Shiloh House in Littleton. Not only were there 107 quilts delivered, there were 16 fleece blankets, 86 pillow cases, 13 small bags, 30 Christmas stockings, 23 knitted scarves, and 16 warm hats donated. These items will be included with […]
Delivery to Boulder Fire-Rescue
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 […]
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 […]