By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer On this Fathers’ Day, the American Red Cross is practicing what it does best: telling the stories that illustrate the indescribable value of what we do. One way we do that is through the staff and volunteers of this organization who epitomize our mission and […]
Some 70.8 million people live as refugees and internally displaced people around the world, forced to choose between safety and their family and the comforts of home. Of those, 46 percent are children under the age of 18. New displacement remains very high. One person becomes displaced every 2 seconds – less than the time it […]
Each year, disasters and crises devastate millions of people. As part of the world’s largest humanitarian network, Red Cross Red Crescent teams provide relief and hope in nearly every corner of the globe. Volunteers often come from the communities they serve, making us powerful change-makers. Together, Red Cross Red Crescent teams not only respond to […]
If Father’s Day snuck up on you this year, don’t worry! The American Red Cross has rounded up our top creative, free and lifesaving ideas for Father’s Day! IDEAS FOR DAD Sign up for a class together. Help him pick up a new lifesaving skill with Red Cross training that you take together online or […]
Heat and humidity can be especially hazardous for athletes who are in the throes of practicing and playing summer sports. The American Red Cross has steps you can take to help stay safe when the temperatures soar, with special safety information for athletes practicing and playing during hot weather. Avoid scheduling workouts and exercise during […]
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way people celebrate major events and holidays— including the Mile-High chapter of the American Red Cross of Colorado. Each year, the Mile-High Chapter holds its Annual Meeting to elect new Board Members, thank and bid farewell to outgoing Board members and to recognize accomplishments of our amazing volunteers. This […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross June 17, 2020 – The American Red Cross of Colorado is currently working with local emergency management in Montezuma County and providing support and care to several families who have been affected by East Canyon Fire, in Durango and Cortez. The wildfire started on Saturday, southeast of Mancos, […]
June is National Pet Preparedness Month: Is Your Pet Included in Your Emergency Plan? Does your family have a plan of action in case of an emergency, such as a house fire or flood evacuation? Have you thought about what to do to help the four-legged members of your household? The American Red Cross of […]
In recent years, Colorado and Wyoming have seen major flooding and damage when rains have occurred on wildfire burn scar areas. This year that trend will continue. Even moderate rainfall rates can cause significant flooding in the first few years after a forest fire. If you are in or near a burn scar area, you […]
By Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross Volunteer We all have a skill or a passion that the world needs from us, as we are all valuable. Discovering a way to take those passions and skills and use them in service to the community is such a beautiful experience. We all know that the Red Cross […]