By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs It’s been nearly a year since one of the most destructive wildfires in Colorado history. The Marshall Fire destroyed more than 1,000 homes and forced nearly 35,000 residents to evacuate their Boulder County homes. From the start, American Red Cross volunteers were among […]
By: David Damsgaard As the Disability Integration Deputy Advisor for the American Red Cross, Loni Koller is no stranger to expecting the unexpected. Her role often requires her to adapt swiftly to different disasters or environments, ensuring that the Red Cross shelters are fully accessible and inclusive of an unpredictable variety of clients. But her […]
Written by Roger Enix, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs – Edited by Pat Kondas In wartime, exhausted soldiers need a safe place to rest and recover – to stand down from fighting the battle. The concept has evolved into community-based events aimed at helping homeless and at-risk veterans address their needs […]
By: David Damsgaard Did you know heating equipment is the second leading cause of home fires during the colder months? Chilly temperatures often bring an increased risk of home fires caused by space heaters and fireplaces. The American Red Cross is striving to help prevent home fires and raise awareness in our local communities at […]
Written by Catherine Barde Leventhal, American Red Cross Volunteer As I write my reflections on the tenth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, I am listening to reporting of Hurricane Ian and know the American Red Cross is prepared to meet the needs of families affected by this based on my personal experiences. Like Superstorm Sandy, hundreds […]
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Colleen Hylson Smith never imagined her first deployment with the American Red Cross would turn out to be so lifechanging. For two weeks, she met families seeking safety from Hurricane Ian, helped bring comfort to those who were scared and a ray of […]
By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Welcome Heroes was the Wi-Fi name at one of the American Red Cross shelters during the Hurricane Ian disaster response operation in Fort Myers, Florida and it was undoubtedly titled appropriately! One of the heroes deployed to the Hurricane Ian response was Michelle Schreiber, […]
RTD provides warm place for evacuees By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming When a fire broke out in the early morning hours of October 31, 2022 at a Lakewood apartment complex, the American Red Cross was there. Volunteers provided the comfort, care and compassion like they always do. Helping families out […]
Partnerships help make a difference in a disaster NOVEMBER 5, 2022 By John Seward The American Red Cross spends a lot of time preparing for a disaster. From gathering volunteers to engaging our government partners, the entire community is involved in disaster preparedness. When disasters strike, we rely on our strong relationships with our local […]
NOVEMBER 7, 2022, DENVER, CO 11 a.m. The Disaster Assistance Center located at Village East Elementary has now closed. Individuals still needing assistance after the Club Valencia Fire can call 1-800-733-2767 and will be connected with assistance. You can also call 211 from any phone in the Denver Metro Area to be connected with the Mile High United […]