By Mariama Fofana, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Volunteer The fast-moving Marshall Fire is the latest example of an extreme weather event prompting thousands of people to flee their homes and seek support from the American Red Cross — this time months after the regular wildfire season ended. Since shelters opened […]
“I Know It’s a Primary Reason Why My Daughter is Alive” by Jana Novak, American Red Cross Volunteer Originally Published July 13, 2020. Updated and Republished on January 20, 2022 Fourteen years ago, holding two beautiful bouncing babies, Kimberly Arnold had no idea what a long journey lay ahead of her and her family. She […]
Written by Pat Kondas, American Red Cross Public Affairs January 5, 2022 – American Red Cross volunteer, Lee Lampert conducts damage assessments on homes impacted by the Marshall Fire. Superior, Colorado Photo by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Public Affairs The public view of the American Red Cross is of volunteers arriving to provide immediate […]
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs American Red Cross shelters are beacons of hope in any disaster, and it’s no wonder many people seek out the familiar symbol when their world has been turned into chaos. Besides finding a sanctuary of warmth and safety, many people find respite from […]
By: Yzeppa Macias , American of Red Cross Public Affairs The American Red Cross is on the ground in Colorado providing comfort and support in response to the Marshall Fire — the state’s most destructive wildfire in history — which forced the evacuation of some 35,000 people and destroyed nearly 1,000 homes. Many community members […]
By Aiden Greco, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Working 50 hours a week is not an easy task. A full-time coach at Vistage, Lori Halverson has also been a volunteer for the American Red Cross of Colorado since 2009. She utilizes her skillset to help build better leaders within the Red […]
Sarah Sanchez Volunteer Profile By Aiden Greco, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Volunteer Sarah Sanchez is a full-time senior IT Support Analyst. In her spare time, she loves baking, crafting and planning family get-togethers. In addition to Sarah’s many hobbies, she has been a volunteer with the American Red Cross of Colorado for […]
By Loni Koller, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Established by the United Nations in 1992, the goal of the International Day of Persons With Disabilities is to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all aspects of society. In 2021, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities is observed on December 3. […]
By Julie Elledge, American Red Cross Public Affairs It was a typical cloudless, frigid morning on January 6th, 2021 in Laramie, Wyoming when Toni received the call. Her home was on fire. Her eyes flew to the clock, realizing that her mother had left for work. Her four cats were stranded to fend for themselves. […]
By Mariama Fofana, American Red Cross Public Affairs On the morning of January 31, Jackie Devine woke up like every other day, feeling amazing and energized. Thirty-seven weeks pregnant, Jackie was counting down the days until she could meet her second baby girl. However, not long into her morning routine, she started to feel a […]