On August 5th, a donation of 26 quilts was given to Diane, who works with the Safehouse Progressive Alliance for Nonviolence (SPAN) in Boulder. Since 1979 the shelter has been a safety net with services for vulnerable low income and at-risk populations. They provide shelter and advocacy for victims of domestic violence, including adults and […]
BACA is Busy Again
Because of the pandemic, the Bikers Against Child Abuse organization hasn’t been able to lend their physical presence and emotional support to abused children. The court system slowed down almost completely in having court cases for the safe placement of children in a home. Recently the case loads have picked up for BACA, so “Bingo” met with “Cutter” […]
Quilt Delivery to Boulder Fire
Barbara C met with Danielle of Boulder Fire recently to delivery 12 adult size quilts. Boulder Fire uses these quilts as part of their Fall Prevention program. This program helps seniors evaluate their homes and make some accommodations in an effort to provide safety measures, as one of the most prevalent issues for seniors is […]
Finally a Sew Day for FHQ!
On July 28th, the members of Firehouse Quilts were able to attend a sew day after not doing so for sixteen months! The pandemic has kept everyone at home doing all of their quilting projects alone. Because of the generosity of Bonnie M, a member of FHQ, she was able to arrange for the sew day to […]
Special Quilts Donated to Craig Hospital
On July 27th, a very special donation of quilts was made to Craig Hospital. Dale C, who lives in Hays, Kansas, was a patient at Craig Hospital in 2016-17 due to a traumatic brain injury. During his recovery, his wife Sherry, made thirty 18″ embroidered quilt blocks. She donated the blocks to Firehouse Quilts in […]
Second Quarter Donations Are Appreciated
During the second quarter of 2021 Firehouse Quilts received donations of $1,245.50 from various organizations and people. It is because of the generosity of so many that FHQ is able to continue with their mission of making and donating quilts to children in crisis. Thank you to all who continue with their support to Firehouse […]
Hot Day in June to Collect Quilts
June 22nd turned out to be a very hot day to be outdoors collecting quilts. Despite that, there were 41 members who turned in 276 quilts. In addition to the quilts, there were also 22 crocheted hats, two crocheted blankets, and six BACA bags turned in. As a result of this collection day, there have […]
Four Fire Victims Receive Quilts
At 5:00 am on June 11th, a family in Lone Tree had a house fire. This fire was witnessed by Sandy H, a member of Firehouse Quilts, since she lives just two doors away from the home that was burning. She heard sirens and smelled the smoke which lead her outdoors to see the frightening […]
Beautiful Quilts Donated to FHQ
In early June, Pam H donated 14 beautiful children’s quilts to Firehouse Quilts. Each quilt was made from colorful fabrics and had been quilted to perfection. Pam started quilting about 16 years ago and because everyone in her family has received quilts from her, she needed a new outlet for her quilts. Her sister-in-law took […]
Fun for FHQ Members at Fabric Distribution Day
On June 1, 2021, nearly 35 Firehouse Quilts members met outdoors to pick out fabrics for making quilts in the future. During the past 14 months there were many generous donations of fabrics to FHQ that had been stored in a garage. It took seven ladies nearly nine hours in two days to sort through […]