A Red Cross Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the night.Disaster volunteers were ready, heart shining bright.Their vest were all packed, their kits by their side,In hopes that survivors soon would confide. The shelters were set up, with cots row by row,Where families sought refuge from wind that did blow.And I in my vest, and my […]

From Sorrow Comes Hope

By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Volunteer Becky and Joe Cann-Dusenberry had two healthy sons and were overjoyed in September 2021 when they found they would have a daughter joining their family in March 2022. That joy was soon tempered with panic when their ultrasound revealed that the baby had […]

Avoid a fire in your home over the holidays

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home […]

Red Cross Assists 124 Individuals in November

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]