April 10, 2022 6:37 p.m. The evacuation center at Goodnight Elementary School is now closed! April 10, 2022 5:10 p.m. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado has opened an evacuation center ready to accommodate anyone needing information or other assistance due to the fast-moving brush fire located north of the Arkansas River and east of […]
Large-scale disasters make up only part of the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming’s disaster responses. Along with major crises in our backyard and coast to coast, we continue to address the nation’s most prevalent disaster, home fires. Often among the first on the scene, our trained disaster response volunteers meet with affected families—providing […]
By Yzeppa Macias, American Red Cross Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is partnering with Wet Mountain Fire Department in Custer County, Colorado. The fire department currently works with volunteers from the community who are trained to help respond to a multitude of disasters and emergencies during all seasons within a nearly […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Imagine this happened to you: We heard fire engines outside but thought the problem was somewhere nearby. It was cold and rainy, so I put on some warm clothing and decided to go investigate. When I opened our apartment door, black smoke poured in! I […]
by Mary Jo Blackwood, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Every month we should be celebrating both our volunteers and our military. Nice when we can do both! Lieutenant Colonel Deanna M. Tuley was born on an air force base and grew up in a military family. Her father, Everett, retired as a […]
by Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross If I could volunteer my life away, I would. Seriously. Spending time prioritizing service to the community, to my neighbors, to the world, is the dream. Until I can spend all my hours and days working with nonprofits, I have to pick and choose which organizations can be that […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer COVID has put a temporary halt to some really great in-person programs, but creativity will always win out. That has never more true than with the American Red Cross therapy dog program at Evans Army Community Hospital in Colorado Springs. When COVID hit, they couldn’t […]
Protect your loved ones. Install smoke alarms. Make a fire escape plan. To help reduce the number of home fire-related injuries and fatalities, the Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, in partnership with your local fire department, is providing FREE fire escape planning. We are also installing free smoke alarms to those who register. To […]
By Sarah Phelps, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer Diversity and Inclusion are a hot topic right now. Organizations worldwide are changing the way they approach relationships with employees, volunteers, and clients. The focus often shifts away from disabled people or folks with access needs and responds to the most popular news story. The American […]
Written by Sarah Phelps, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Volunteer Nothing brings a smile to your face like receiving affection from a canine companion. Imagine being in a hospital bed or veteran home and seeing a beautiful Golden Retriever come in for hugs and kisses. A silly furry face to brighten […]