Firehouse Quilts of Colorado News

The generosity of Firehouse Quilts volunteers continues to make a meaningful impact throughout Colorado. At our most recent sew day, 60 members turned in 114 quilts, 15 pillowcases, 44 bags, 8 baby hats, 5 coin purses, and several other useful items. Each item represents hours of sewing, quilting, knitting, or crocheting, all created with the hope of bringing comfort to someone facing a difficult situation. These donations will be distributed throughout the year as needs aris

On June 23, 2026, Firehouse Quilts volunteer Sara V. delivered 80 quilts to ChildSafe Colorado in Fort Collins. These quilts will be given to children and families receiving services, offering comfort, warmth, and reassurance during some of the most difficult times in their lives. ChildSafe Colorado's mission is to break the cycle and heal the trauma resulting from childhood abuse and neglect through specialized treatment, education, and community outreach. Since 1986, ChildS

Firehouse Quilts recently met with Debbie Blair, Program Manager at SECOR in Parker, to deliver 56 quilts, 6 afghans, 22 receiving blankets, 10 burp rags, 10 stuffed toys, 3 dolly quilts, and 5 crayon bags. The donation will help bring warmth and encouragement to families facing difficult circumstances throughout the coming months. During the visit, Debbie shared that demand for services continues to grow. The organization now serves more than 500 families each week and has e

Each year, Firehouse Quilts honors its dedicated volunteers with a special appreciation event featuring sewing, fellowship, meals, door prizes, and thank-you gifts. This year's event was held June 5 and 6 at the Roxborough Community Center. The peaceful setting provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation, creativity, and enjoying the beautiful scenery. Forty volunteers attended the event and spent two days sewing on personal projects or quilts for Firehouse Quilts. A Qdoba d

Fifty-seven talented and generous women gathered at Above and Beyond on May 20 to support Firehouse Quilts and our mission. Together, they turned in an incredible 220 quilts, bringing our year-to-date total to 1,049 quilts. What an amazing accomplishment! In addition to the quilts, members donated 12 pillowcases, 19 bags, 6 crocheted blankets, 3 dolly quilts, 3 stuffed animals, 4 coin purses, and 5 crayon bags. The crayon bags are especially adorable. Each one features crayon

On May 14, Barbara M. delivered 64 beautiful quilts to TESSA in Colorado Springs, where Natalie was on hand to receive them. Natalie shared that the staff is always excited when Firehouse Quilts arrives because every quilt is unique. No two are ever alike, and each one brings comfort and beauty to someone facing a difficult time. Natalie also shared that TESSA has implemented a new procedure to ensure that every woman and child admitted to their Safehouse receives a quilt. Th

Lynn and Christie delivered 48 quilts to Ralston House on May 15. Teresa and the volunteers were excited to receive them. They had more than 100 cases last month and expect as many this month. Teresa shared comments from children who received quilts: “I liked playing here at Ralston House today. It was nice to get a blanket to take home.” “It’s really cool. You have a lot of stuff to play with. It’s cool that you gave us blankets and all the yummy snacks that we get.” “I like

The Mountain Resource Center in Conifer provides essential services that empower people to thrive in surrounding mountain communities. There is help for families faced with losing their home, in need of food, struggling with mental health problems, and Veterans in need of assistance. In addition to these services, there are Women's Support Groups, Wellness Counseling, and a Preschool for 4- and 5-year-olds. On May 21, Firehouse Quilts donated 51 adult and child sized quilts t

The Arapahoe County Adoption agency works to connect children with loving and permanent families. The children are placed in homes that will provide lifelong care and stability. A new State Bill was recently passed that requires Arapahoe County to finalize adoptions by July. While at their adoption hearings, the children can personally pick out a quilt donated by Firehouse Quilts on this special day. Pam and Huanson, who are case workers at Arapahoe County, received 40 quilts

On April 29, Firehouse Quilts volunteers Jacque, Cathy, Christie and Karen made a meaningful delivery to New Legacy Charter School, providing 42 quilts, 7 stuffed toys, 1 pillow, 28 receiving blankets, 19 burp cloths, 5 crocheted blankets, and 5 dolly quilts. New Legacy Charter School serves teen parents and their children through a two-generation approach, supporting both young mothers and fathers. The school offers a high school education alongside early childhood education

Staff and volunteers at Florence Crittenton Services are preparing for a special Mother’s Day event in the gym. Parents and students are invited, and mothers will receive quilts along with other items. Graduation is also right around the corner, with 34 students graduating this year. Pre-schoolers celebrate their transition to kindergarten in a fun and memorable way by going down a slide on the playground as they are “sliding into kindergarten.” On April 27, Jacque, Karen, an

Joyce Johnson has been a member of Firehouse Quilts for more than 23 years. Over the years, she faithfully attended sew days and created many beautiful quilts for FHQ. As time passed, declining eyesight made it difficult for her to continue sewing. Even so, Joyce found a way to keep contributing by making small drawstring bags, often used by children as suitcases. In recent years alone, she has made hundreds of these bags. Joyce recently made the decision to step away from se

On April 15, 69 members of Firehouse Quilts gathered for Sew Day and once again contributed to a record-breaking collection. A total of 202 beautiful quilts were displayed during the bed turning, created for babies, children, Veterans, Shiloh House, Craig Hospital, and many other partner agencies. Thanks to the group’s continued generosity and productivity, we are able to sustain our donations across Colorado. The two tables holding the quilts were stacked nearly two feet hig

Firehouse Quilts received $2,790 in donations from January 1 through March 31, 2026, and we are so grateful for this incredible support. This includes $370 from the King Soopers Community Awards program and $50 from the PayPal Giving Fund, along with generous individual donations from Maureen S., Jan H., the Solana Quilting Group, and Dana S. These donations go toward one of our most essential needs: batting. Batting is the soft inner layer that gives each quilt its warmth a

On April 14, Jacque, Cathy and Karen delivered 49 quilts, six afghans, 10 receiving blankets with burp cloths, 15 pillowcases and 10 toys to Lynda, the Operations Manager at Marisol Homes. Part of Catholic Charities of Denver, Marisol Homes provides an extended stay shelter for pregnant women and single women with children. While clients can remain there up to a year, the average stay is six to eight months. Currently there are 14 women and six children in residence. The wome

Following our April Sew Day, Barbara C. delivered 15 beautiful quilts and 36 pillowcases to Abby and Jill at Craig Hospital . As usual, she was welcomed with open arms! While there, Barbara met Madison and her family. They were visiting from the Seattle area for follow-up care, and what a delightful young lady she is. After looking through some of the quilts from Firehouse Quilts, we asked about her favorite colors. She chose gold and black. Take a look at the stunning quilt

For nearly 15 years, Firehouse Quilts has proudly donated quilts to attendees of the Sweetheart Dance. This special event is hosted by the Highlands Ranch Therapeutic Program, whose mission is to enhance the quality of life for individuals of all ages with special needs. On February 27, FHQ contributed quilts, bags, pillowcases, stuffed toys, wall hangings, and table runners for the celebration. Summer A., the program’s director, shared, “Thanks to FHQ’s amazing generosity, e

The Sew Day on March 18, was held at the LDS Church in Lakewood, and once again we extend our heartfelt thanks to our wonderful hosts, Bonnie and Bob M. Along with other church members, they took care of setting up and taking down all the tables and chairs for our 57 attendees, making the day run smoothly from start to finish. Thanks to an overflowing inventory, boxes and boxes of fat quarters were available, and members had a great time selecting their favorite fabric combin

Firehouse Quilts recently delivered 35 quilts to the Arvada Fire Department Administration Building, with Barbara C making the drop off at one of their stations. Jillian, Jimmy, and Tracey were there to receive the quilts and shared how they distribute them throughout the community. Many of the quilts go to families in the local Head Start program, while others are given to seniors during firefighter wellness checks. Tracey also shared a memorable moment from a recent visit w

It takes many volunteers, busy hands, and humming sewing machines to create the large number of quilts and special items produced each month for Firehouse Quilts. At our February sew day, 190 quilts were turned in, bringing our 2026 total to 444 quilts already. We are so grateful for the dedication of our members. Sew days are more than just productive. They are filled with friendship, creativity, and the joy of working side by side for a meaningful cause. February focused on