While off-duty, SSgt. Saves Man’s Life with Quick Action and First Aid Training On March 8, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. Staff Sergeant Jason Mendoza-Anaya observed a man who had passed out and fell to the floor at a Colorado Springs laundry mat. When the man fell, his head hit the edge of a metal chair. […]
Community Hero Cadet Kristen McKenney Selfless in Her Service In addition to being ranked near the top of her class militarily and despite the hectic schedule that USAFA cadets have, Cadet First Class Kristen McKenney has volunteered over 220 hours of her time over the past 18 months. She serves the Colorado Springs community through […]
Lawrence Goshon is an outreach worker at the University of Colorado Hospital for the hospital-based violence intervention program called the “At Risk Intervention and Mentoring (AIM)”, employed through the Gang Rescue and Support Project (G.R.A.S.P.). As an outreach worker, Lawrence responds at bedside and in the community with patients and families who have sustained an […]
Written by Sarah Phelps, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Volunteer Nothing brings a smile to your face like receiving affection from a canine companion. Imagine being in a hospital bed or veteran home and seeing a beautiful Golden Retriever come in for hugs and kisses. A silly furry face to brighten […]
In September 2020, as part of her science class, Annabelle Alcorn’s 3rd grade online class discussed the impacts of the Western wildfires on bird species. Later that same day, 9-year-old Miss Alcorn overheard her father discussing the American Red Cross of Colorado’s wildfire response (i.e., number of people in shelters, the cost for food and […]
Community Hero Ent Credit Union Fund. Volunteer. Partner. Fund. Volunteer. Partner. This has always been Ent Credit Union’s way. In 2020, the need in the communities Ent Credit Union serves was greater than ever. As the pandemic began, Ent helped call attention to small businesses and awarded $100,000 through an award-winning social media campaign and […]
Community Hero Staff Sergeant Eryka P. Ely Distinguished By Heroism Staff Sergeant Eryka P. Ely distinguished herself with heroism involving voluntary risk of life while stationed at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. In the early morning hours of July 28, 2019, Sergeant Ely was alerted that a friend had been involved […]
Community Heroes Thea Wasche and Willow Compassion and Commitment Thea Wasche and her dog Willow are volunteers for the American Red Cross of Colorado Animal Visitation Program. They generously provide comfort, companionship and care to wounded service members and veterans. Since the pandemic began, Thea and Williow have provided comfort to frontline workers, patients at […]
Community Hero Stephanie Hanenberg Willingness to Give Stephanie Hanenberg dedicated her life to help underserved populations gain access to essential services. Now, Stephanie gives her time to the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs community as the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health and Wellness to bring a variety of programs and services addressing physical and […]
Community Hero Bryan "Alf" Grzegorczyk Bettering the Community in Every Way Possible Bryan Grzegorczyk, better known as Alf, has spent the last decade raising nearly 1.9 million dollars to help a variety of charities including Special Olympics Wyoming, St. Joseph’s Food pantry and so many more. Alf has achieved this by founding Thankful Thursday back […]