International Services Kicks Off New Film Series With “Romeo and Juliet in Sarajevo”

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, […]

July Lunch & Learn: Fighting Colorado’s Quietly-Booming Human Trafficking Trade

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 […]

Creating Trust in the Refugee Community – One Meal at a Time

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 […]

A Day in the Life of a Refugee: World Refugee Day

By Connor Donaldson Saturday, June 20, was World Refugee Day. Local Red Cross staff participated in activities and simulations in both Greeley and Colorado Springs. Each day, millions of people around the globe scrape out an existence as refugees, internally displaced persons, and asylum seekers. To help raise awareness for World Refugee Day, the Global […]

Displaced Within Their Own Homeland

by Patricia Billinger One morning during the height of international sanctions against Iraq in the ‘90s, Enas Alsharea overheard her father lamenting to her mother: “I am suffering that I can’t get oranges for my children. I am suffering because I want to be able to give my children everything.” Alsharea, who was a young […]

Meet our Northern Colorado Heroes

On Tuesday, June 2, nearly 300 people gathered to support the Red Cross and to honor local heroes and volunteers at the “Celebrating Community Heroes” event in Loveland. See photos from the event on our flickr page. Meet our heroes: Betty Kaan: Everyday Hero Betty Kaan was honored as a 7News 7Everyday Hero recently for […]