By Mary J Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs When Kathy Coffey’s husband Robert died from brain cancer three years ago, she started looking for something meaningful to do with her life. Her kids were grown and she was retired. That’s when she remembered the American Red Cross. “My husband was a Battalion […]
By Yzeppa Macias, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Nicole Galindo began her internship with the American Red Cross of Colorado in September 2020, after spending 20 years in the U.S. Air Force. “It really is a community partnership,” Galindo said of the programs she worked with through the Red Cross. Galindo began her internship through the Graduate School of Social […]
Trick-or-treating is back this Halloween, however the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic means there are extra factors to consider when planning your activities. The American Red Cross offers these tips and more to help keep you and your loved ones safe. “Halloween is one of the most popular holidays in the U.S. and with most communities returning […]
Wyoming Volunteers Provide Support to Louisiana Chapter During Hurricane Ida. By Mariama FoFana, American Red Cross Public Affairs Since August 26th, the American Red Cross has been in Louisiana providing care and comfort to those affected by Hurricane Ida. More than 31,000 trained disaster workers have supported relief efforts in person or virtually. Among those […]
By Yzeppa Macias, American Red Cross Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is partnering with Wet Mountain Fire Department in Custer County, Colorado. The fire department currently works with volunteers from the community who are trained to help respond to a multitude of disasters and emergencies during all seasons within a nearly […]
By Janet Koelling, American Red Cross Public Affairs Photos by Tom Hobbs September 2021 Families are still reeling from the landfall of Hurricane Ida that hit weeks ago. Along the Gulf Coast, the American Red Cross is helping people in multiple states who are struggling with the heartbreaking damage left by Ida, along with widespread […]
As fall weather rolls in, images of sweaters, red and brown leaves and pumpkin carving come to mind. Unfortunately, fall also brings flu risks, increased instances of home fires and other safety issues that can disrupt a home or community, such as a power outage on a cold night or a bad thunderstorm. In the event […]
Dana Goldsmith and her Disability Integration team work to ensure that every person affected by the 2021 California Wildfires has a safe place to stay no matter their functional needs. By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Dana Goldsmith had deployed with the Red Cross 27 times. These deployments have […]
By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Barbara Watts Location: Windsor, CO Length of service: 3 years GAP: Disaster Health Services Deployments: 3 Wearing a mask to protect against Covid-19 has never been a problem for Barbara Watts. She wore one as a registered nurse for 46 years in hospitals, before retiring three […]
No disaster is a small disaster. by Mariama Fofana, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Volunteer On the evening of March 13, Stacey Sanders was home when she noticed a heavy smoke smell. She decided to walk around her building to find the smell’s origin and saw a fire growing from her neighbor’s chimney. […]