Disaster Responders Deploying to Iowa

Denver, Monday, July 23, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster responders to help people affected by the tornadoes that caused extensive damage in Central Iowa. Les Orser – a volunteer with the Red Cross of Western Colorado will deploy as a supervisor for the Disaster Mental Health teams. […]

Closing the shelter in the Fort Garland Community Center is a good thing. 

It’s good, because it means every last disaster victim has had their housing needs addressed – Red Cross shelters only close when they are no longer needed. As the shelter winds down, Red Cross workers pack supplies into trucks and make house calls, bringing casework services and checking on people during this transitional period. Other […]

Red Cross Response to High Chateau Fire

Update: Saturday, July 7, 2018 2 PM: The shelter at Cripple Creek is now closed. The Chateau fire is 95% contained, and this will be the last update. As part of the recovery process, please call 719-785-2768 if your home has been impacted by the wildfires, so the Red Cross can assess your needs. ———————————————————————————————————————– […]

Red Cross responded to 61 events, assisting 182 people In May

Denver, Tuesday, June 5, 2018 – The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming continues to provide support during disaster large and small. From home fires to wildfires our disaster volunteers have met the challenge. During May eleven of our disaster volunteers deployed to Texas, Hawaii, Arizona and Maryland to help provide disaster relief. Some […]

Red Cross Volunteer and Warrior Games Athlete Find Winning Partnership

Quick Update to story below: Wednesday, Brent Garlic went on to win gold in the cycling event. Here are photos of him with Red Cross volunteer Ross Theis who helped him along the way to a gold medal.             —————————————————————————————————————————————— Story by Kate Walters, American Red Cross Acts of service […]