Stay safe as colder weather moves in

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs As temperatures drop across the region, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Gino Greco, Chief Executive Officer, […]

Red Cross Assists 204 Individuals in December

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]

Resolve to make a difference in 2024 

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs As the time for making New Year’s resolutions grows closer, the American Red Cross of Mile High asks you resolve to make a difference and support your community by becoming a volunteer in 2024.  “We’re seeing both the frequency and intensity of disasters […]

A Red Cross Christmas

‘Twas the night before Christmas, and all through the night.Disaster volunteers were ready, heart shining bright.Their vest were all packed, their kits by their side,In hopes that survivors soon would confide. The shelters were set up, with cots row by row,Where families sought refuge from wind that did blow.And I in my vest, and my […]

Avoid a fire in your home over the holidays

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The holidays are a wonderful time to get everyone together. Unfortunately, they can also mean a greater risk of a fire in someone’s home. This holiday season, the American Red Cross of Northern Colorado encourages everyone to follow simple steps to prevent home […]

Red Cross Assists 124 Individuals in November

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Since the beginning of the year, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to respond to emergencies every day across the country and in our communities. In addition to the larger-scale disasters and deployments to help other states, Red Cross volunteers […]

LDS Light the World – Giving Machines

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs The giving season in Colorado is officially underway! The mission of the American Red Cross is to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. This holiday season, the Church of Jesus […]

Sound the Alarm: “I feel so much safer now”

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs On a warm, sunny October morning, volunteers with the American Red Cross of Mile High loaded up their wagons with ladders, drills and smoke alarms as they set out to make homes safer in a Federal Heights neighborhood. That particular Saturday morning, Kimberly […]

Cold Weather Coming ─ Heat Your Home Safely

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs As temperatures start to drop throughout the region, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely. “Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires in this country,” said Gino Greco, Chief […]