This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help and reflecting on lessons learned. By Leila Roche Roger Bram delivers clean-up kits after the Black Forest Fire in […]
This week, in honor of the 10 years that have passed since Hurricane Katrina struck, we are remembering those whose lives were impacted, honoring the resiliency of the community, thanking those who stepped up to help, and reflecting on lessons learned. By Leila Roche In her more than 50 years as a Red Cross volunteer, […]
Photos and story by Thea Skinner The Black Forest community, the American Red Cross, and their partners dedicated the Black Forest Fire Memorial during a ceremony August 15 — a symbol of nurturing and rebuilding the community. The Black Forest Fire of June 11, 2013, is considered the most destructive wildfire in Colorado history. The […]
Story by Jennifer Marsh/American Red Cross Colorado shooting enthusiasts came together August 8 at the Peaceful Valley Scout Camp in Elbert, Colorado, to shoot clay pigeons out of the sky, enjoy the beautiful weather and raise money for the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces Program. This inaugural Sporting Clays Invitational was a great […]
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 […]
Update at 12:00-Shelter at Buena Vista HS in Buena Vista, CO has closed. Buena Vista, Co.,9 a.m., Friday, July 3.2015 – The American Red Cross shelter at Buena Vista High School remains open as Chaffee County officials assess damage from a mudslide that occurred Thursday evening. Overnight the Red Cross provided support and comfort to […]
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 Jennifer Marsh The Vietnam War was a time of great divisions in the United States, and it is only now that some of these divisions are beginning to heal. When veterans returned home, they often did not find a warm welcome, or gratitude, even though most households had sent someone to the conflict. One […]
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 Red Cross SAF volunteers provided information and water to those attending the Memorial Day ceremony in Pueblo, CO Memorial Day is one of those days when American’s set a side time to remember those that have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Veterans, active duty military, […]