As we approach the one-year anniversary of the historic floods that devastated several Colorado counties in 2013, we have an opportunity to commemorate the event and join with thousands of our fellow Coloradans in remembering those whose lives were forever altered, thanking the heroes who saved lives and tirelessly provided aid, and recognizing that for […]
by Bill FortuneOne year after the historic floods that affected a third of Colorado’s counties, the American Red Cross continues to help individuals and communities. Our hearts go out to the people and communities who have suffered from the devastating floods. We know it has been hard and we are still with you all the […]
One year after historic floods affected a third of Colorado’s counties, the American Red Cross continues to help individuals and communities affected by the 2013 floods. If you were displaced or your home was destroyed or heavily damaged during the floods, you may still qualify for help from the Red Cross for things such as: […]
With flood watches in place across much of Colorado today, residents in a number of mountain communities hit hard by last September’s flooding are better prepared to receive emergency alerts that could save lives, thanks to 100 weather radios that the communities received recently. Receiving alerts about threatening weather conditions is essential in rural mountain […]
Alicia Rendon is a vibrant 14-year-old with a passion for helping people. She is a Red Cross Youth volunteer working this summer at Fort Carson’s Evans Army Hospital just south of Colorado Springs, Colo. Alicia was recognized recently for her volunteer work and was selected as the Youth Volunteer of the Quarter. L-R Maj Gen […]
Monday, July 21, 2014 – The American Red Cross in Colorado is responding to the devastating wildfires in eastern Washington that have forced the evacuation of hundreds of people and destroyed hundreds of homes. Dana Goldsmith from the Pikes Peak Chapter will travel to Wenatchee, Wash., to provide support for Red Cross Staff Services. Goldsmith […]
Does it seem like the Red Cross is opening an evacuation center in Manitou Springs a lot this summer? Well it is true and there is a good reason for it. August 9, 2013 heavy rain fell on the Waldo Canyon burn scar. The heavy rain pushed mud and debris across US Highway 24 into the […]
The American Red Cross has been providing support to U.S. Armed Forces for over 100 years – more than a century of service in peacetime and in war. Warriors from the WTB pose with two recumbent bicycles and with Red Cross volunteers after the Commander’s Challenge at the USOC in Colorado Springs. Photo by Bill […]
Story by Bill Fortune Photos by Arnett Luce Every year in April, the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces program celebrates the Month of the Military Child. As part of that celebration an essay contest was held for children of military families. This year marks the third annual Month of the Military Child essay […]
Story by Kathleen Rowland. Photos by Walt Palmer The American Red Cross participated in a pet sheltering in disaster exercise Saturday, June 7, 2014. The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) conducted the pet sheltering exercise at the Humane Society’s main facility on Abbot Street and also at the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church […]