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 […]
Large-scale disasters make up only part of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s disaster responses. Along with major crises in our backyard and coast to coast, we continue to address the nation’s most prevalent disaster, home fires. Often among the first on the scene, our trained disaster response volunteers meet with affected families—providing […]
Winter weather is on its way to parts of Wyoming. Are you ready? If not here are a few winter weather tips to help you prepare! Download the American Red Cross Emergency app to monitor more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts, to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Purchase a NOAA […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs When Sean Killoy, the Disaster Program Manager for the American Red Cross of Western Colorado, was deployed to Louisiana to take over management of a shelter, he had no idea how complicated it could become. Throughout 2020, most shelters were non-congregate set-ups with families […]
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 […]
A Volunteer and Board Member Profile of Katie Tate By Catie Ballenger, Red Cross Public Affairs As a preteen, Katie Tate became interested in the American Red Cross after taking a Red Cross first aid and CPR training. Little did she know, Katie would become very involved with her local Red Cross chapter someday. Today, she […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Public Affairs HealthONE Healthcare Systems, a community partner of the American Red Cross, has been a Red Cross of Colorado donor for many years and sponsor for the region’s Heroes Celebration for the last four years. Its support makes it possible to recognize our community heroes and first responders […]
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 […]
During September, volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming have worked tirelessly, both locally and across the country, providing care and comfort to people in need. Just last month, 63 volunteers from the Colorado and Wyoming region deployed nationally to provide help to people struggling with the heartbreaking damage left behind after […]