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 […]
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 […]
Story and photos by Bill Fortune/American Red Cross Morning clouds and rain, after a couple of days with thunderstorms, would raise concern from anyone living in Colorado, especially along the Colorado Front Range. After the flash floods of 2013 and a dozen or more threatening days in 2014 it is easy to see how thunder […]
by Patricia BillingerIt’s a funny thing that some of the most amazing people are the least likely to seek attention for their great work. Here at the Red Cross, we know that our volunteers are very proud of the work they do and passionate about making a difference through the Red Cross. They know that […]
by Patricia Billinger Much has been written about today’s “culture of being busy.” With tight work schedules, kids’ activities, social engagements and, of course, the lure of Colorado’s outdoors, people have a lot of priorities battling for their time. That’s why it’s especially meaningful for us at the American Red Cross to honor and thank […]
By Elisa DiTrolio and Patricia Billinger In the world of the Red Cross, “quiet” is a relative term. As we reach the end of 2014, we’re thankful that no large-scale disasters occurred in our region this year. Although we experienced a little relief this year, the Red Cross stayed busy, responding to everyday disasters, assisting […]
First, we want to say THANK YOU. Thank you for caring about your fellow Coloradans, for supporting local nonprofits that help your neighbors, and specifically for supporting the Red Cross in Colorado! You are part of the reason Colorado is such a great place to live. Colorado ranks high on many quality-of-life lists. With our […]
Casework Volunteer Peggy McCown(L) provides food and clothing vouchers to Walter Booth after fire took his home in Pueblo, CO. It was a chilly night in Pueblo Nov. 23, 2014, when Walter Booth stepped out of his mobile home and saw flames coming out the back. Neighbors called 911 while Booth tried to rescue his […]
By Melody Storgaard On October 18, volunteers from the American Red Cross, Poudre Fire Authority and Hope Worldwide went door-to-door in a Fort Collins neighborhood surrounding Putnam Elementary School in an effort to save lives. The group of volunteers were targeting 139 homes that were selected due to higher risk of loss caused by home […]
In September, the Red Cross joined other agencies across the country in promoting National Preparedness Month. This year, in honor of 100 years of saving lives in Colorado, we promoted preparedness under the theme of “Save a Life September.” Highlights of Red Cross National Preparedness Month efforts included the Rocky Mountain Business Preparedness Academy in […]