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, […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
By Jennifer Marsh Look out — there are some prepared kids in town! On Saturday, June 6, 35 children and their families gathered at the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Carson to learn from Red Cross volunteers and personnel about how to be prepared for an emergency through The Pillowcase Project. This presentation teaches children […]
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 […]
Story & Video by Patricia BillingerWhen armed men stormed one 9-year-old’s home town in Sudan, she fled for her life — losing contact with her family. Years later, after living in refugee camps and eventually making it safely to resettle in the United States, this girl — now a young woman — turned to the […]
June 2 was a great day and we want to thank you, our supporters, for turning your compassion into action. The first ever Red Cross Giving Day was a success because you were willing to step up and stand with us as we alleviate human suffering in the face of disaster. Your contribution will go […]
by Patricia BillingerVideos by Courtney Vermeer Imagine if your job involved getting awoken in the middle of the night, without notice, and having to head out into the dark, the snow, the rain. Imagine if your job involved spending up to 12 hours carefully driving up and down roads that are often damaged – and sometimes […]