The mission of the American Red Cross is powered by volunteers and the generosity of donors. The oil and gas industry in Colorado and across the country has committed millions of dollars to the American Red Cross to help those affected by Hurricane Harvey, one of the worst flooding disaster in U.S. history. “Houston, in […]
We are thankful for all our Wyoming Red Cross volunteers. Without your dedication and support we could not provide the services that we do within our state. You may not realize it but you are real life super heroes to all the people you have helped during some of their most difficult times of their […]
Cooking is leading cause of home fires. Smoke alarms and other precautions can help prevent them. Millions of people will gather for Thanksgiving to enjoy time with loved ones and a delicious holiday dinner this week. With cooking being the number one cause of home fires, the American Red Cross recommends that everyone […]
Story and Photos By Karen Baldwin, Red Cross Restoring Family Links Caseworker When I first met Shadia, it took only that first sight to halfway break my heart. She seemed young – VERY young. She had that slender, delicate look that makes one want to encircle her within a protective embrace. Huddling her arms close […]
A photo from our story about the Homeless Veterans Stand Down. Story by Bill Fortune, a veteran and a Red Crosser Veterans Day is a day to recognize the sacrifices that members of our armed forces have made throughout America’s history. It began as Armistice Day following the end of WWI. President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed […]
The shooting in Las Vegas was the deadliest mass shooting committed by an individual in the United States. In this incident 58 people died and more than 500 were injured. The American Red Cross responded immediately by providing the necessary blood to save lives, giving care and comfort to survivors, families of the deceased, and members […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, November 6, 2017 — Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disaster. In the past 5 weeks, 166 people needed our assistance. In addition to the response, we are also helping people prepare. Did you know that if a fire starts in your […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming, November 6, 2017 — Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disaster. In the past 5 weeks, 166 people needed our assistance. In addition to the response, we are also helping people prepare. Did you know that if […]
It has been an incredibly busy year for all of us and some of us are amazed that it is already November and time to change our clock from daylight savings time to standard time. Time to TURN and TEST! Daylight Saving Time ends this Sunday, November 5 at 2:00 a.m., so remember to TURN […]
Welcome to November and “Thirty Days of Thanks.” Being the month of “Thanks Giving”, we want to take the opportunity to give thanks to the many partners who are part of the incredible network of humanitarianism here in Colorado & Wyoming. Whether you’re a community partner who responds, serves, or supports during disasters or you’re on the front lines […]