Fire Department awarded for work during 2020 wildland fire season In August 2020, wildland fire erupted across northern Colorado, displacing thousands of people. Poudre Fire Authority worked tirelessly for weeks ensuring its community was protected and a fire support plan was in place. Many firefighters left their own homes that were also in danger, in order […]
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 Grand Junction Mutual Aid A Community Effort Mutual Aid, at its core, is a community effort. These more informal organizations, run by everyday people and the working class, are better equipped to identify the main problems facing their communities by looking at the issues from the inside. Nonprofits and community organizations come together […]
As blizzard conditions continue to impact communities across Colorado and Wyoming, several shelters and warming centers are open to allow people a place to go for warmth, comfort and necessities. Here is the list of the current places open for people needing to get out of the storm. March 14, 2020, 9:07 pm Platte County, […]
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 […]
Learn how to stay safe during a winter storm or blizzard A significant winter storm is possible this weekend throughout the state of Colorado and Wyoming. As we get closer to the end of the week, chances for heavy, wet and significant snow event increase. It is important to remember that small changes in the […]
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 […]