By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross On Saturday February 22, 2020, the Northern Colorado chapter of the American Red Cross was conducting a home fire campaign in the Hill N Park neighborhood in Greeley. When a team approached one house, they smelled gas coming from the residence. The front door had a padlock on […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross During times of disaster, the American Red Cross provides safe shelter, food, emergency relief supplies, emotional support, health services and recovery assistance. Providing food, drinks and snacks to those affected by disaster events ranging from single-family home fires to more complex events such as floods, wildfires and catastrophic incidents […]
By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Ken Harnett Location: Fort Lupton GAP: Mass Care/ERV Driver Length of service: 7 years Deployments: 6 American Red Cross volunteer Ken Harnett has a motto: to offer a helping hand and a grasp of hope to those that have been affected by nature’s wrath. In his […]
Petting man’s best friend brings instant joy to most people. Especially those serving our country and the medical staff that is caring for our Armed Forces. This month American Red Cross dog teams greeted staff at Fort Carson Evans Army Community Hospital to thank them for their service during this difficult time. The intent of […]
By Rick Padden, Red Cross Public Affairs Tom Bethke, a Red Cross caseworker from the Colorado Mile-High chapter, has been doing disaster relief work for Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky and Texas clients in a variety of operations, hasn’t left Colorado, and yet, hasn’t been home in six weeks. Bethke is one of 32 Colorado volunteers […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross 1895. Boston, Massachusetts. Mrs. Dye and Civil War nurses. Every day, but especially on Memorial Day, the American Red Cross honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have fallen in service to our country. This Memorial Day, we take extra time to remember and […]
By Matt Bailey, American Red Cross Spring is here with warm weather and longer days; summer is not too far behind. Safety throughout the season should be a top priority for everyone, whether their activity is hiking, fishing or enjoying fireworks on Independence Day. A few safety tips can make the difference between a great […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Ashley Turner has been with the American Red Cross since September 2014. She began her Red Cross journey as the Volunteer Engagement Lead and Volunteer Partner to Disaster Program Specialist. In February of 2017, she became the Disaster Workforce Engagement Manger of the Mile High chapter. She has been […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross It’s important to recognize that the immediate actions taken by members of the public before first responders arrive on the scene give victims a better chance at recovering from life-threatening, serious injuries and cardiac emergencies. Today, we celebrate National Stop the Bleed Day, a day meant to increase public […]
American Red Cross Founder’s Day National Gallery, Washington, DC. Henry Inman’s portrait of Clara Barton. Since our founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need. We received our first congressional charter in 1900 and to this day we are tasked by the federal government with providing services […]