It’s Wildfire Awareness Month; Here is how to be Red Cross Ready

By Emil Joensson, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs May is National Wildfire Awareness Month, and it serves as a reminder to be prepared in case a dangerous wildfire affects your neighborhood. The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming understands the importance of keeping households safe during these challenging times. With […]

Linda Bisset: Encouraging New Volunteers

By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs  Linda Bisset joined the American Red Cross shortly after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Since then, she has deployed 35 times to places like California, Oregon, New York City and most recently to Florida to help those affected by Hurricane Ian.     “It’s a unique […]

Providing Care, Comfort and Resources to Displaced Residents of Club Valencia Condominiums

American Red Continues to Provide Care, Comfort and Resources to Displaced Residents of the Club Valencia Condominium Building American Red Continues to Provide Care, Comfort and Resources to Displaced Residents of the Club Valencia Condominium Building American Red Continues to Provide Care, Comfort and Resources to Displaced Residents of the Club Valencia Condominium Building

The Voice of Relief

By David Damsgaard, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Kim Mailes has always been a natural communicator. From his time as a disc jockey to his career as a car salesman, connecting with people to voice their emotions and embody their stories has always been the foundation of his work. “I grew […]

Marshall Fire: A Year of Rebuilding & Lessons Learned

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 […]

A Brotherly Bond

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 […]

A Bridge to the Future

Deirdre Wildman Secures Her Red Cross Legacy The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has so many reasons to be grateful to Deirdre Wildman for her service, her leadership, and her example. Deirdre is the immediate past Board Chair of the Mile High Board of Directors, is a member of the Tiffany Circle, and has […]

American Red Cross Responds to Club Valencia Fire

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 […]