Daniel E. DeRose Selected as 2020 Recipient Nominate Your Local Hero Pueblo, CO, Friday, November 15, 2019 — Everyday in our community ordinary people perform extraordinary acts of compassion, community service, and heroism. The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado celebrates those heroes at the annual Pueblo Hometown Heroes dinner that will be held at […]
The American Red Cross recognizes those who have served our country – our veterans – and offers support to them at every step – from the time a service member takes the oath, through active duty, to their transition to becoming a veteran. “The Red Cross has supported those in uniform since the founding of […]
The month of October 2019 brought 85 calls for Red Cross disaster assistance and we were able to help 237 people begin their recovery across the two-state region. Most of the assistance requests were for home fires totaling 82 responses. This is an increase from September when we received 49 calls for help and supported […]
As people turn their clocks back this weekend for the end of daylight-saving time, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming asks everyone to also test their smoke alarms. “Home fires are our community’s most frequent disaster, and we ask everyone to ‘turn and test’ this weekend to help protect your family,” said Gino […]
Denver, Thursday, October 31, 2019 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster workers to help those affected by the wildfires in California. As of Thursday, October 31, 2019, The following disaster workers have been deployed to support the Red Cross response for the Kincade Fire in northern California. A typical […]
Story and Photos by Kathy Dill The American Red Cross of Northern Colorado partnered with Larimer and Weld counties, Poudre Fire Authority, Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office and the Fort Collins Office of Emergency Management hosted an all-day Family Safety and Emergency Preparedness Expo on October 5, 2019, that was free and […]
Evacuation Center Put in Standby Status Denver, Tuesday, October 13, 2019 – The American Red Cross will place the two evacuation centers for the Decker Fire on standby status beginning at noon today. If you have been affected by the Decker Fire and are in need of Red Cross support you can call our 24-hour […]
Updated Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 12:30 p.m. Decker Fire Evacuation Center Closed at 12:30…Red Cross Urges Caution During Reentry Denver, Wednesday, October 9, 2019, 12:30 p.m. – The American Red Cross evacuation center located at the Scout Hut, 210 E. Sacket Ave, Salida closed at 12:30 p.m. The Red Cross wants to express thanks to […]
Story and photos by Sophi Conti/American Red Cross The Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders hosted the inaugural Service to the Armed Forces Baby Shower at the new Denver Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital on Saturday, August 17th. Did you know that 175 babies are born in the Colorado VA system annually? To lighten the emotional […]
In the midst of their uncertainty, we see true dedication to the Red Cross mission to help prevent and alleviate human suffering as these true humanitarians give back by volunteering and bringing comfort to their fellow neighbors in their time of need.