El Centro Humanitario has offered aid to immigrants in need with the same humanitarian spirit of the American Red Cross. While the Red Cross focuses on shelter and nourishment, Centro Humanitario donates its time to serve immigrants’ social needs and to help them find work. The staff at El Centro Humanitario strive to support and […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is recognizing Nykolys Ameduri as a Community Hero for his life-saving actions in assisting at an accident on the Interstate. On November 15, 2022, Sergeant Nykolys witnessed an 18-wheeler make a wrong turn off […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Meet Darlene Moore, a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming since 2005, who has deployed over 60 times. “Whenever there’s a need for volunteers, you’ll find her there, ready and willing to help out,” says Rebecca Corvin, who nominated Darlene for the American […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Skyler is a disabled Iraq War veteran who created a non-profit to serve military families, veterans who need mental health support and who advocates for inclusive special needs households. Skyler Nelson was nominated to be an American Red Cross Hero because of her inspirational work for others […]
Go Team Therapy Dogs is a nonprofit organization that utilizes therapy dogs to support those in distress. The organization will receive a 2023 Community Hero Award at the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Rocky Mountain Heroes Soiree for their positive impact on the community. Go Team Therapy Dogs was founded in 2012 in […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern Jo and Beva outside of the hospital the morning of the surgery. On April 5th, 2022, Annie Durham received an email about a co-worker needing a kidney donation. Jo’s kidney had failed from an adverse reaction to medication taken two years earlier, […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs Matthew Podschweit is the type of man that just does. Helping others is in his nature, without thinking about asking for anything in return. During the day, Matthew works as a manager for creative services for USA Volleyball. He exercises his love for music, the piano, and […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross Public Affairs The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has named Shawna Brown as one of the 2023 Community Hero award recipients. Shawna teaches at McAuliffe Elementary in Colorado Springs. In and out of the classroom, she devotes her free time and resources to developing and refining programs that […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern On December 30, 2021, the roaring Marshall Fire engulfed the Spanish Hills neighborhood in Boulder, Colorado, with flames driven by 100 mph winds. In the midst of the confusion Elizabeth received a phone call from her neighbor, Katherine Hunter, who pleaded with […]
By Violet Chazkel, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Intern When military veteran Anthony Lee retired after twenty years in law enforcement, he went back to school using the Veterans Readiness & Employment program to earn a Human Services degree. Now an accredited Veterans Service Offer (VSO) at Mesa County Workforce Center, […]