Halloween: Red Cross offers safety steps as pandemic continues

Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween, however the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe. “Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the U.S. and with most communities returning […]

United in the Face of Disaster

Wyoming Volunteers Provide Support to Louisiana Chapter During Hurricane Ida. By Mariama FoFana, American Red Cross Public Affairs Since August 26th, the American Red Cross has been in Louisiana providing care and comfort to those affected by Hurricane Ida. More than 31,000 trained disaster workers have supported relief efforts in person or virtually. Among those […]

“My Why” – HealthONE Healthcare Systems

By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Public Affairs HealthONE Healthcare Systems, a community partner of the American Red Cross, has been a Red Cross of Colorado donor for many years and sponsor for the region’s Heroes Celebration for the last four years. Its support makes it possible to recognize our community heroes and first responders […]

Red Cross partners with Wet Mountain Fire

By Yzeppa Macias, American Red Cross Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is partnering with Wet Mountain Fire Department in Custer County, Colorado. The fire department currently works with volunteers from the community who are trained to help respond to a multitude of disasters and emergencies during all seasons within a nearly […]

Relief Both Locally & Nationally After Disasters

During September, volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming have worked tirelessly, both locally and across the country, providing care and comfort to people in need. Just last month, 63 volunteers from the Colorado and Wyoming region deployed nationally to provide help to people struggling with the heartbreaking damage left behind after […]