Teens Volunteer Over 3,000 Summer Vacation Hours at Evans Army Community Hospital

August 2, 2019 – Colorado Springs, Colorado Story by Kate Walters/American Red Cross Volunteer It’s that time of year again when students all over the nation are heading back to school. Some teens in Colorado chose to volunteer their free time this summer, offering valuable service to active military, their families and veterans at Evans […]

Colorado & Wyoming Red Cross responded to 48 calls for help in July and assisted 152 People

American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming – The month of July 2019 brought 48 calls for Red Cross disaster assistance and we were able to help 152 people across the two-state region begin their recovery. Most of the assistance requests were for home fires totaling 40 responses. In addition to local disaster responses, we […]

Heat is Hard on Pets, Too!

When temperatures soar, the hotter weather can pose a danger to family pets. The American Red Cross has steps to take to ensure your pet stays safe this summer: HOT CARS DEADLY FOR PETS Pet owners should not leave their animal in the car – even for a few minutes – when the hot weather […]

Dog Days of Summer: Keeping Your Pet Safe from the Heat

As the summer heats up, we all love being outdoors, enjoying long sunny days with our furry friends. Remember that the American Red Cross offers pet first aid classes and a free Pet First Aid app (for Android and iPhone) to help you stay ahead of any potential health risks. Summer Pet Safety Tips In […]

Red Cross Power Couple Retires

The American Red Cross has been the symbol of help and hope in the face of emergencies and disasters for over 100 years. The Red Cross owes this incredible ability to its thousands of volunteers who sacrifice their time and energy daily to help others in need. Two of those selfless volunteers are Elaine and […]

Preparing a Disaster Supplies Kit

July 10, 2018 Written by Beth Bernhardt Now that the latest wildfires are abating and people are returning to their homes, its important to plan for the next time. Every household should assemble a disaster supplies kit and keep it up to date. It can help your family stay safe and be more comfortable during […]

Local volunteers developing leadership skills that will deepen the positive impact of the Red Cross

As our nation moves closer to the height of hurricane and wildfire season, volunteers from around the nation are deploying to current disasters with the mission of bringing comfort and hope, and at the same time, developing leadership skills that will help deepen the positive impact the Red Cross will bring to future responses. Recently, […]