Over the course of 100 days in 1994, between 500,000 and 1 million people were slaughtered by the Akazu, radicalized members of the Hutu ethnic group, in Rwanda. The early days of this Rwandan genocide form the backdrop of this month’s International Humanitarian Law Film Series installment: Hotel Rwanda. The critically-acclaimed 2004 film details the plight […]
By Patricia Billinger Today, we received a phone call from Lee Ann, a Conifer resident who was panicked and nearly in tears. Storms had caused power outages in several communities in Colorado, and her power company estimated that it could be several days before electricity was restored. Her boyfriend needs electricity to run his oxygen […]
By Patricia Billinger One year ago, Yowali Kitungano had no idea of the fate of her father, brothers, sisters and nephew – where they were, whether they were alive, or how they were doing if they were alive. She hadn’t seen or heard from any of them since at least 1997. During a pair of […]
The star-crossed lovers whose story is told in “Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo.” Since the beginning of cinematic history, independent filmmakers, documentarians, and occasionally, Hollywood directors have found inspiration in the communities and individuals affected by armed conflict. In recognition and celebration of film’s ability to tell the stories of those silenced by violence and oppression, […]
by Patricia Billinger Google “pizza delivery guy CPR” and you’ll come across dozens of news articles from all over the country about Anson Lemmer, a 19-year-old who saved a stranger’s life using the CPR skills he first learned through Red Cross babysitter training when he was just turning into a teenager. His all-American look, humble […]
Picturesque, rugged Jefferson County is known for many things, like cutting-edge science education at the Colorado School of Mines, the iconic Coors Brewing Company and charming, tucked-away mountain towns like Evergreen and Genesee. But Denver County’s western neighbor is also home to a sinister and surprising distinction: the county serves as a regional hub for […]
by Julie Leebove When most people think of American Red Cross, they think of disaster relief, but the Red Cross does so much more than that. These other services range from supporting military families to providing education on International Humanitarian Law. One of the lesser-known but still very important Red Cross service is Restoring Family […]
by Patricia Billinger We paused for this photo (mom’s elbow at left). Dad disappeared into the crowd. On Sunday, my husband, mother, father and I were among the more than 50,000 jubilant fans swarming to BC Place in Vancouver for the Women’s World Cup Finals. The buzz among the crowd was palpable. Red, white and […]
Update at 12:00-Shelter at Buena Vista HS in Buena Vista, CO has closed. Buena Vista, Co.,9 a.m., Friday, July 3.2015 – The American Red Cross shelter at Buena Vista High School remains open as Chaffee County officials assess damage from a mudslide that occurred Thursday evening. Overnight the Red Cross provided support and comfort to […]
Story and Photos by Missy Bueltel/American Red Cross (L-R) Volunteers Randy Lightfoot, Michelle Stubbs Darnai McMullen and Dodie Day at the Glory Days Festival in La Jara. Our San Luis Valley team hosted a display and games at the annual Glory Days Festival in La Jara, Colo. June 20, 2015. This was the first […]
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