No disaster is a small disaster. by Mariama Fofana, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Volunteer On the evening of March 13, Stacey Sanders was home when she noticed a heavy smoke smell. She decided to walk around her building to find the smell’s origin and saw a fire growing from her neighbor’s chimney. […]
Summer is in full swing, which means you might be packing up the car and heading to the mountains for a leisurely — or perhaps adventurous — camping trip. Before you set up the tent and unroll your sleeping bag, it’s important to be prepared for trekking into the wilderness. Check out the following American […]
Bonnie Daniels has been a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Western Colorado since the summer of 2019. She is a diversified volunteer, holding positions as a Disaster Action Team (DAT) member, a Mass Care Sheltering service associate and a Volunteer Service Recruitment member. In August of 2020, when the Grizzly Creek fire erupted […]
In 1863, Henri Dunant founded the International Committee of the Red Cross on the Fundamental Principle of Humanity. “The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering […]
Meredith Barrentine Volunteer Profile Name: Meredith Barrentine Location: Denver, Colorado Volunteer Position: Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Caseworker, Community Relations and Outreach Member and Military Entrance Processing Station Lead – CO-WY Length of service: 17.5 years (March 2004) Today, working from the Mile High Chapter office in Denver, Colorado, Meredith is very involved with […]
As the coronavirus pandemic eases it’s hold in some areas of the country, most schools will be calling students back to the classroom soon after months of virtual learning. The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming wants to make sure your student is safe as they head back to school for the upcoming year. […]
Throughout the month of July, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming opened two evacuation centers and one shelter to provide support for individuals who were affected by severe flooding and mudslides because of heavy rain in wildfire burn scar areas. https://vimeo.com/583421453 Red Cross volunteers opened an evacuation center at Foundations Church in Loveland, […]
Volunteer Profile: Gale Coddington American Red Cross of Northern Colorado Disaster Mental Health Volunteer By Rick Padden, Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Name: Gale Coddington Location: Johnstown Volunteer Position: CPEP (Community Preparedness & Education Program); Preparedness DCS (Disaster Cycle Services) Trainee – NOCO, Disaster Mental Health DCS Member – NOCO, Disaster Mental Health DCS Service […]