By Tim Bothe Many children are separated from their parents and other family members due to armed conflict or other disasters. As a result, their status is seldom immediately clear, and so they are referred to as “separated” or “unaccompanied children” rather than orphans. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) defines unaccompanied refugee […]
by Mary Urban What do you give someone who has all the latest tech gadgets and a cache of comfortable, stylish sweaters? Sometimes the best gifts are less tangible but give us peace of mind by knowing those caught in disasters or conflicts can benefit from our donations. Cyber Monday is here, and perhaps after […]
For many people, the holidays are about spending time with loved ones. The Red Cross recognizes the importance of family, and our programs and services aim to ease the stress, fear and uncertainty people experience when they can’t connect with their loved ones during — or because of — emergencies. In honor of family time […]
Story by Leila Roche, American Red Cross Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. And this year, Colorado is expecting a wintry mix of weather. So, whether you’re traveling by car, plane or train, we have a few tips to keep you and your loved ones safe on your way. […]
Story and Photo By Thea Skinner, American Red Cross Tragedy struck again September 11, forever imprinted in the minds of Sabrina Fiorella and Dan Zuckerman. The couple awoke abruptly at 4:30 a.m. to a fire inside the residence on 4th street in Colorado Springs. The fire at the neighbor’s mobile home next door, […]
By Bill Fortune If we all had the choice most of us would prefer to never have to go through a tragedy like losing a loved one. Every day someone in America experiences a home fire and in many cases the fire results in a fatality that could have been avoided if the home […]
by Kelly Wheeler This Thanksgiving as you wrap your arms around loved ones and share a delicious holiday dinner, think for a moment about those who have no family in this country – refugees who fled from war-torn countries to find a new life, or migrant workers who cannot easily visit family in their countries […]
by Cari Roberts Everyone has a story. Sometimes we just need to be given a safe place to tell it. In partnership with the Library of Congress, the Red Cross is working to collect as many stories as possible for the Veterans History Project and connect with veterans across Colorado and Wyoming to record their […]
By Bill Fortune/American Red Cross Being away from home is never easy regardless of the time of year or the reason for separation. It’s hard to stay in touch and even harder to respond to a crisis. That’s why the American Red Cross provides emergency communications support to our nation’s military. That’s why Marine PFC […]
by Patricia Billinger Ken Yaphe is a 20-year veteran of the Air Force. He is soft-spoken and calm. And like the dozens of other veterans he has connected with to help collect and share their stories, Ken is humble about his service. “Most veterans themselves are very modest about their service,” Ken said. “Most of […]