The Wind River Indian Reservation has seen disaster numerous times with past flooding, and this year will be no exception. When the Red Cross responds to flooded homes it’s not just another house, but community members who have immediate needs. “It’s a great feeling when you can come alongside and offer assistance. It’s an […]
By Nigel Holderby American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming: May 25, 2017 — Many folks will spend the upcoming Memorial Day weekend taking a road trip, having their first picnic of the season or enjoying that first dip in the lake or pool. Follow these American Red Cross tips to stay safe and relish all the long holiday […]
By Autumn Velez Photos provided by George Autobee Imagine being eighteen years old – you have just finished your initial military training in the United States Marine Corps and you are now being shipped off to a foreign country. Upon your arrival you are greeted by two Marines who are just finishing up their tour. […]
Story and photos by Bill Fortune/American Red Cross Lewis Palmer School District hosted The Pillowcase Project with presentations by the American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado. More than 600 students from the Districts elementary schools participated in the learning opportunity over a two week period. Classes were held at Lewis Palmer elementary, Bear Creek Elementary, […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, May 3, 2017 — The American Red Cross of Red Cross responder in front of apartment fire. Photo:American Red Cross Colorado & Wyoming responded to calls for assistance, on average, twice to three times a day to disasters of all types. From flooding and house fires, to several homes […]
By Bill Fortune Update at Noon, Friday, May 12, 2017 The shelter for the Beulah Flood closed at 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 12, 2017. Food was donated by Angelos Pizza in Pueblo. Photo by David Hayden/American Red Cross Thursday night 3 people stayed at the Beulah Flood shelter. Food for the lunch meal on Thursday […]
By Bill Fortune The American Red Cross is all about “being ready”. Whether it is an individual family, a business, school or church the phrase “Be Red Cross Ready” is synonymous with knowing how to respond to any emergency. “We take the responsibility of preparedness very seriously and we want to make sure that our […]
Workers will bring help and hope to those recovering from devastating floods UPDATE: May 9, 2017 – Another Colorado Volunteer goes to to help Roads, parks and homes flooded in Pocahontas, AR Photo by American Red Cross Walter Palmer has deployed to Arkansas to support relief efforts needed as extensive flooding has affected […]
2016-2017 Mile High Youth Advisory Board Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Everybody can be great because everybody can serve.” The great thing about this statement is it doesn’t say “if you’re old enough” or “if you’re young enough”…it says EVERYBODY. Here in the Mile High area we are calling all students with a passion for community service, taking initiative in their leadership positions, and enthusiasm for working with […]