Trina, who lives in Napa, California, recently contacted Firehouse Quilts regarding a donation of quilts for children in Colorado. A small group of ladies in Napa started making quilts about five years ago when the fires raged in the Napa valley leaving many homeless. The group wanted the quilts to go directly to children who were […]
Quilts for Crisis Center
On November 13th, Jordyn, a counselor for the Crisis Center, met Jacque at the Starbuck’s parking lot to receive 28 quilts. The quilts will be used at the emergency shelter for individuals and families who are experiencing domestic violence. The shelter is currently full and has four children staying there. The time limit to live […]
Colorado Gives Day
It’s more than just a day. It’s a movement that inspires and unites thousands of donors to give where they live and support Colorado nonprofits. Please remember Firehouse quilts on Tuesday, December 8th by visiting ColoradoGives.org and searching for Firehouse Quilts of CO, Inc. to make a donation. Thank you for your support of this […]
Hope and Help Prepares for Holiday Season
Jenny, the Deputy Director at Help and Hope Center in Castle Rock, received 72 quilts on November 12th from Firehouse Quilts. The quilts will be used in the Santa’s Sharing Program as gifts for children who face possible homelessness because their parents are unemployed or are single parents. An order for toys and other items will […]
Client Services at Catholic Charities is Busy
On November 12th, 64 quilts were delivered to Katie, a client service advocate at Castle Rock Catholic Charities. In addition to the quilts they received two afghans, ten receiving blankets, and three baby hats. Their office has been assisting clients with food needs, utility bill assistance, and rent and gas cards. There has been a recent increase […]
Delivery to Craig Hospital
On Friday, November 13, Firehouse Quilts of Colorado delivered 20 quilts to Craig Hospital…just in time for our colder weather. They have a high number of patients right now and just recently began allowing one patient caretaker into the facility daily. Not one of their patients has contracted COVID 19. They are certainly doing everything […]
Quilt Collection Day No 5
On November 6, Firehouse Quilts had their 5th outdoor quilt collection day in the parking lot next to Above and Beyond Sewing and Vacuum. It was a beautiful fall day, unlike the 90+ degree days we had earlier in the year. There were 50 members who donated 249 quilts! Members also turned in 35 pillow […]
Remember Colorado Give Day on December 8, 2020
On December 8, 2020, all Coloradans are encouraged to join the statewide Colorado Gives Day movement by supporting their favorite causes online through ColoradoGives.org. On the site, search for Firehouse Quilts of CO, Inc to make your donation. Please remember to give on Colorado Gives Day. Your donation will strengthen the needs of our nonprofit […]
Sheridan Victim Advocate Office Replenishes Quilt Supply
On November 5th, 65 quilts were delivered to Tina Ramirez, the Sheridan Victim Advocate Coordinator. This office works in conjunction with officers of the Sheridan Police Department and they are called to schools, homes, accident scenes, and the streets. Tina has eight interns who help her provide for the emergency needs of victims of crimes. The crimes […]
BACA Receives Quilts
On October 24th, “Bingo” who is a member of the Bikers Against Child Abuse, received a donation of quilts and bags at the FHQ storage unit. He received 79 quilts and 106 bags that will be filled with a quilt, a stuffed toy, and hygiene items for abused children. The BACA members meet a child as a […]