“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 […]

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 […]

Step Three – Be Informed

At the American Red Cross, we believe that being informed is one of the best ways to keep you and your family safe from imminent disasters. The Red Cross offers a multitude of different apps for your mobile device to keep you informed and better prepared for any emergency that may come your way. First […]

Step 2 – Make a Plan

Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime—even in someone’s own home. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is urging everyone to take three easy steps to get their household ready for emergencies. These three action steps are as follows: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. This post will give you all […]

Step 1 – Get a Kit

Disasters can happen anywhere, anytime—even in someone’s own home. September is National Preparedness Month and the American Red Cross is urging everyone to take three easy steps to get their household ready for emergencies. These three action steps are as follows: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed. This post will give you all […]

National Preparedness Month 2021

National Preparedness Month: Emergencies more frequent, larger due to climate change — get ready now The American Red Cross urges everyone to get their households prepared now The impact of climate change is being felt by families across the country as more intense storms, heavier rain, higher temperatures, severe droughts and record-setting hurricanes and wildfires. […]

Camping Safety

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 […]

World Humanitarian Day 2021

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 […]

Because She Was Asked

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 […]