Firehouse Quilts of Colorado News

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

On February 6, Lynn and Christie delivered 40 snuggle quilts to Teresa and the volunteers at Ralston House . They were thrilled to receive them. Ralston House is a child advocacy center that partners with law enforcement, child protective services, and the district attorney’s offices in Jefferson, Adams, Gilpin, and Broomfield counties. They provide a safe, child-friendly place to investigate abuse and to ensure that children who have been physically or sexually abused, or wh

On Friday, February 6, Barbara C delivered 15 lap size and 40 snuggle quilts to Stephanie of Three Birds Alliance . Stephanie laughed when she saw them all and said she now had motivation to clean out a large closet that has needed attention for quite some time. Storing these quilts is much more important! Recently, a mother with three children arrived at Three Birds in need of safety and was thrilled to find a warm and cheery quilt waiting for her. As she and Stephanie set u

Cathy, Christie, Jacque, and Karen traveled to Idaho Springs on February 2 to meet with Clear Creek Advocates and deliver 18 adult quilts and 40 snuggle quilts. Clear Creek Advocates is community based rather than connected to a police or social services department, although they work closely with these agencies. They provide 24/7 crisis intervention and support. Services include protection order assistance, legal advocacy and referrals, emergency and long term housing suppo

Our January 21 sew day marked the first sew day of 2026, and it set the tone for an incredible year ahead. We were thrilled to welcome a record-breaking 73 people throughout the day. Some stayed to sew, others stopped by to drop off finished quilts, and many joined us for bed turning before heading out. Every role played a part in the day’s success. By the end of the day, an impressive total of 255 quilts had been turned in, along with 29 pillowcases, 5 receiving blankets, 2

Bad weather canceled the Firehouse Quilts holiday party in December, so it was postponed to January 7. Over 50 members attended the luncheon at St. Luke’s Methodist Church in Highlands Ranch. Guests enjoyed a meal of delicious Olive Garden food, followed by cheesecake for dessert. Cathy D. made charming table favors, and everyone received a gift bag filled with an assortment of goodies. Barbara C. gave a presentation about the Underground Railroad, explaining how safe houses

Like many non-profits, most of the donations that Firehouse Quilts receives occur during the last quarter of the year and 2025 was no exception. Our largest fundraiser was the Colorado Gives Day campaign which began in November and ran through December 9. During that timeframe, over $8,000 was contributed to FHQ by members and other supporters. In total, almost $11,000 was donated to FHQ during the fourth quarter of 2025. A huge THANK YOU to everyone who made that quarter our

In mid-January, Christie M and Barbara C delivered 24 quilts to Three Birds Alliance , an organization that provides pathways to healing and hope for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. Stephanie, the Volunteer Coordinator, was on hand to accept the donation. During our visit, we learned that 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men will be affected by domestic violence in their lifetime. Three Birds Alliance, formerly known as Gateway Domestic Violence Services, opera

There is always a strong push during the final two months of the year for members to finish quilts and other projects in preparation for deliveries. In 2025, thanks to the dedication of Firehouse Quilts members, 2,178 quilts were turned in at sew days. These quilts were added to inventory and donated throughout the year. In total, there were 47 deliveries made across Colorado in 2025, with 2,246 quilts donated to children and patients in need. This number is nearly as large a

Child Safe is celebrating 40 years of helping children who have experienced sexual abuse. Over the years, there have been countless stories about how donated quilts have brought comfort not only to their young clients, but also to their parents and caregivers. One staff member shared this story: “A mom who regularly brought her two children in for therapy would often choose the same quilt draped over the back of a chair. While her children were in session, she would snuggle