Learn how to stay safe during a winter storm or blizzard A significant winter storm is possible this weekend throughout the state of Colorado and Wyoming. As we get closer to the end of the week, chances for heavy, wet and significant snow event increase. It is important to remember that small changes in the […]
American Red Cross volunteers’ selfless efforts leave an indelible mark on those who are impacted when disaster strikes. Steve Kaye is one such volunteer, serving as the Disaster Spiritual Care (DCS) Regional Advisor for the Colorado/Wyoming Region of the Red Cross. He has shared his gifts and talents with the Red Cross for over 20 […]
Amy K. Mueller, a dedicated volunteer of the American Red Cross of Colorado, began her volunteer journey in 2014 as a Western Colorado DAT member, the local disaster response unit of the Red Cross, which provides disaster relief services on an on-call basis to events like house fires. In the fall of 2016, Amy deployed […]
Jackie Norris has a passion for recruiting and engaging the incredible people who volunteer for the American Red Cross. She has been with the organization for over 50 years. In fact, the Red Cross was her first job out of college. She remained on staff for many years through the ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s […]
Community Hero Daniel Glynn Serving in the Face of Adversity Golden Volunteer Firefighter Daniel Glynn responded to a call for help last June when a report came into the Golden Fire Department that people were in trouble at Clear Creek. Upon arrival, a young woman was seen floating face down in rough water and Glynn […]
American Red Cross of Wyoming Volunteer Recognition 2021 Rookie of the Year: Alyssa Elliot Volunteer Positions: Disaster Action Team Trainee, Disaster Health Services Ancillary Care, Disaster Health Services Member The Rookie of the Year award is given to any new member of the Red Cross team who has demonstrated commitment and exceptional service to the […]
Recently, more than 20 American Red Cross volunteers welcomed people at the parking lot, helped with registration and passed out snacks in the recovery area at the STRIDE Community Health Center COVID-19 Vaccination event for Park County residents at Platte Canyon High School in Bayley, Colorado. Thea Wasche and her Red Cross therapy dog, Willow, […]
Community Hero Caitlin Spanogle Serving with Compassion and Determination Caitlin Spanogle is an Air Force reserve officer and a devoted nurse. Caitlin has completed ten years on active duty and has been deployed to Texas, California, Alaska, and Oklahoma. She has enjoyed serving the community and being an active part in the military. She has served individuals on the front line, in hospitals, […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming Volunteers Provide Comfort to People Experiencing Incredible Hardship from Daily Emergencies Like Home Fires Since the beginning of the Coronavirus outbreak in the U.S., the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has continued responding to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition […]