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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Kim Mailes, American Red Cross “I have been a volunteer with the American Red Cross for ten years, and I’m very proud of the work I’ve done,” said Jackie Rodriquez. “I’m originally from Colombia, a country that lived with war for so many years. What first attracted me to the Red Cross was seeing […]