Firehouse Quilts of Colorado News

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

On December 11, 2025, Barbara M. and Carol G.’s husband, Bill, delivered a car full of wonderful handmade items to TESSA in Colorado Springs. The delivery included 108 quilts, 114 pillowcases, 61 Christmas stockings, 23 handmade toys, and 14 knitted hats. Lauren B., TESSA Coordinator, was amazed when she saw the overloaded car. She sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone for the beautiful items you continue to make and donate. TESSA was established in 1977 in Colorado Spring

Twenty quilts and 26 Christmas pillowcases were delivered to Craig Hospital on December 10, following the Firehouse Quilts Sew Day by Barbara C. Jill and Abby were on hand to receive these items... just in time for Christmas. In addition to the Firehouse quilts and pillowcases, patients were given filled stockings (donated by another group), delivered by Craig's CEO. There was a gingerbread contest of gingerbread houses made by staff and a special Christmas Day dinner, which

The final sew day of the year was on December 10, with 53 members attending and turning in 97 quilts. It’s been a productive year for the ladies who have made and turned in 2,178 quilts which is truly amazing. The members are devoted to making and donating quilts to children and patients in need across Colorado. Other fun items that were brought to sew day were stuffed toys, baby hats and booties, and pillowcases. We had a visit from Dickens, who tried his luck at participati

Jacque, Lynn, and Christie delivered 17 kids quilts, 12 mom quilts, 20 stockings, and 12 squishmallows to Nick at the corporate office of Warren Village on December 8, 2025. Some of the items will be handed out at their Christmas parties and the quilts will go on beds in their facilities at the Gilpin campus. Warren Village provides a supportive community for single-parent families. There are 92 units of safe housing, onsite early childhood education, and programs promoting

On December 5, a group of Firehouse Quilts volunteers delivered 121 quilts, 34 bags, 40 pillowcases and 40 stockings to Shiloh House . Shiloh House representatives, Ryan and Anna, gave a great overview of their mission to offer youth and families support and services to overcome challenges, helping them to enhance their success in the community. In 1985, Shiloh House was created with one home, 16 boys and 6 staff members. The founders believed the youth deserved a consistent,

On December 4, Jacque, Christie and Karen made a delivery to Debbie, Program Manager at SECOR (Southeast Community Outreach) in Parker. SECOR’s free food market helps over 450 families facing suburban poverty in Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties. Their Food for Thought program provides over 2000 food bags a week to local elementary students to take home on weekends. SECOR’s annual Holiday Market was held December 7 – 9 where families picked up meal bags, young children r

Denver CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) supports and advocates for children with open cases in family court. Since 1995, the organization has partnered with Denver Juvenile Court to ensure that children who have experienced trauma, loss, abuse or neglect have a consistent and caring voice in the courtroom. Through the dedication of a diverse group of volunteers, Denver CASA helps children, youth and families find stability and opportunities to thrive. On December 1, F

On November 21, Barbara M. delivered 44 beautiful quilts to The PLACE in Colorado Springs. Patrice and Tayah were happy to receive the quilts.   The PLACE has a welcoming drop-in Center for young people ages 15-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability in the Pikes Peak region. At the drop-in center, the young people have a safe, warm place to relax, get a warm meal, use the internet to check emails, apply for jobs and research education options. They can a

Firehouse Quilts had the joy of visiting Florence Crittenton High School in Denver, a school dedicated to supporting teen moms and their children. On December 1, Claudia welcomed our team with a wonderful tour, and we were amazed by the incredible work happening on campus. We delivered a collection of comfort for the students and their little ones, including quilts, Christmas quilts, pillowcases, receiving blankets, hats, stockings, toys, Squishmallows, and more. These handm

From November 20–25, Excalibur Outreach hosted its annual Turkey Fest Meal Giveaways at eight locations across Colorado, including Thornton, Englewood, Denver Health Clinics, Greeley, Arvada, Westminster, and Pueblo. This year, they provided an incredible 1,200 Thanksgiving dinners, which was a huge jump from last year’s 525! On November 24, Firehouse Quilts Board members, Jacque, Karen, Christie, and Cathy, were on-site in Arvada and Westminster to share quilts with familie

Help and Hope continues to support clients in immediate crisis Monday through Friday with compassion and respect. They offer counseling and one-time assistance with utilities, water, rent, and other essentials. Clients can also receive clothing through thrift-store vouchers and take home up to five free items per visit. Their food bank is bustling too thanks to generous donations from the community, Food Bank of the Rockies, and local stores. With 50 food drives happening ri