On November 20th, Sara delivered 80 quilts to Barbara, a counselor at ChildSafe in Fort Collins. They provide treatment for childhood abuse through counseling and compassion to enable victims to survive and thrive in their journey to recovery. In 2021, ChildSafe provided the highest number of clinical hours in their 30 year history. Carol, the Executive […]
Florence Crittenton Moms Receive Quilts
On November 11th Joyce, Ruth and Jacque delivered 80 baby quilts to Florence Crittenton, which is a high school for teen moms. The girls have been able to return to their classrooms this year, however, there are very strict rules for the nurseries and childhood learning centers. The quilts that were delivered were handed out to the […]
Santa Shares Program Receives Quilts
On November 4th, a donation of 75 quilts was taken to Hope and Help Center in Castle Rock. The quilts will be used for the Santa Shares program starting on November 20th. There are 180 families in Douglas and Elbert counties that have registered to allow the parents to pick out holiday gifts for their children. In addition to the quilts […]
Generous Donations Received During Third Quarter
During the months of July, August and September of 2021, Firehouse Quilts received $1,772.44 of donations through many organizations and personal parties. The generosity of so many allows FHQ to purchase batting and fabrics, pay for a storage bin, and meet the monetary needs of our nonprofit. It is with much gratitude that we thank the […]
Colorado Gives Day – Dec 7, 2021
Please remember that Tuesday, December 7th is Colorado Gives Day. This day of giving to your favorite nonprofits can make a big difference to them. Be sure to visit the Colorado Gives site and schedule a donation to Firehouse Quilts of CO, Inc. Thank you for your support.
Catholic Charities Will Use Quilts During Holidays
On November 8th, Bonnie and Jacque delivered 76 quilts to Katie, a case worker with Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, in Castle Rock. This delivery of quilts will be used for the Adopt a Family program during the holidays and will also help others in need. At the time of the delivery there were 62 families […]
Spooktacular Dance is a Thriller
Seventy young adults from the Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Recreation group attended the Halloween Spooktacular Dance on Friday, October 29th. This year Firehouse Quilts donated 51 Halloween themed quilts, 8 large bags, and one pillow case that were door prizes at the dance. The members of FHQ have made quilts for this fun evening for nearly ten […]
FHQ Members Attend “Appreciation” Event
On October 15th and 16th a group of 24 Firehouse Quilts members attended an appreciation event at the Roxborough Community Center. Once a year the members are treated to two days of sewing, door prizes, thank you gifts, and a dinner and lunch. The Board of FHQ holds this event in order to show the […]
Colorado Gives Day – December 7, 2021
Firehouse Quilts is excited to announce Colorado Gives Day is set for Tuesday, December 7. For 24 hours, Colorado comes together to raise funds for local nonprofits and we’re excited to be part of the day! On Colorado Gives Day, we’ll be celebrating our accomplishments and making good happen for children and patients in crisis […]
Quilting Retreat in Estes Park
A small group of Firehouse Quilts members, their family members and friends attended a quilting retreat at the YMCA of the Rockies, in Estes Park. The event was held on October first through the third. Long’s Peak Lodge has a spectacular view of Rocky Mountain National Park. There was a touch of fall in the […]