Story and images by Kate Walters, American Red Cross I often hear that a lot of people don’t know exactly what a Disaster Action Team (DAT) does. No two DAT responses are the same, but the American Red Cross always sends a team when called upon to provide comfort to people in their time of […]
Since the beginning of the American Red Cross, the President of the United States has been involved in our mission. At the organization’s advent, President Abraham Lincoln authorized Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, to identify the fate of missing soldiers for grieving parents, family and friends after the Civil War. From Lincoln […]
Written by Elizabeth Brown, American Red Cross of Colorado Humans have always looked to animals for companionship. The American Red Cross recognizes that for many people, family runs deeper than blood. Our furry friends love us unconditionally, but sometimes it is easy to forget that they have needs as well. Owning a pet can be […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming January 2020 Disaster Response Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disasters. In the month of January, 202 people needed assistance. The majority of calls were for home fire support. In addition to disaster response, the American Red Cross continuously works to educate our […]
Love for community runs in the family By Miyana Shively, the American Red Cross One of the most invaluable moments of one’s life is quality time with family. Diana Dalager and her twenty-two-year-old daughter, Lexie, have made some of their most meaningful memories volunteering for the American Red Cross of Colorado. From their first deployment together when […]
Volunteers are the heart of the American Red Cross. January 1, 2020 By Miyana Shively Happy New Year! The holiday season may be over, but we are taking the humanitarian spirit with us into the new decade. They say, “never skip leg day,” but what about the muscle that is your heart? There is no […]
Celebrating our Founding Mother as we approach a new decade December 25, 2019 By Miyana Shively, American Red Cross Clara Barton was a teacher, self-taught nurse, humanitarian, lobbyist, writer, philanthropist and the founder of the American Red Cross. She holds a place as one of the most revered women in American history. Her life’s work and […]
“Our world went from one place to another in the blink of an eye, said Elizabeth Billups.” In October 2015, Elizabeth picked up her daughter from school after getting a call that Grace, age 9, had a fever. “It was a typical call, Gracie was sick, and I needed to come pick her up,” says […]
Story and photos by Kate Walters, American Red Cross In the early morning hours of a Monday, Tony Poland awoke to what he thought were wild animals rummaging outside the RV where he and his family lived in a remote area of Woodland Park, Colorado. When he went out to investigate, he discovered that the […]
Hero Nominations Now Being Accepted Colorado Springs, CO, Wednesday, December 3, 2019 – The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado Hometown Heroes Recognition Event for 2020 will be held Thursday, March 5, at the Antlers Hotel in downtown Colorado Springs. The Colorado Springs Heroes Recognition Event is an important fundraiser for the American Red Cross […]