Firehouse Quilts of Colorado News

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

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

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

On October 8, Jacque, Christie, Sara, and Karen delivered 55 quilts to Delores, the House Manager at Sacred Heart House of Denver . Founded in 1980 and located in a former convent, this organization provides temporary housing and support services to homeless mothers with children and single women in need. Its mission is to help these women and their families transition to stable housing and achieve self-sufficiency. Sacred Heart House has rooms for six families as well as a d