Many people across the globe suffer silently with PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). In an effort to educate the public and help those affected, June 27 has been named PTSD Awareness Day. This is a great opportunity to talk with family and friends and learn more about this disorder and how it affects those around us, […]
By Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross Volunteer We all have a skill or a passion that the world needs from us, as we are all valuable. Discovering a way to take those passions and skills and use them in service to the community is such a beautiful experience. We all know that the Red Cross […]
Petting man’s best friend brings instant joy to most people. Especially those serving our country and the medical staff that is caring for our Armed Forces. This month American Red Cross dog teams greeted staff at Fort Carson Evans Army Community Hospital to thank them for their service during this difficult time. The intent of […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross 1895. Boston, Massachusetts. Mrs. Dye and Civil War nurses. Every day, but especially on Memorial Day, the American Red Cross honors the men and women of the United States Armed Forces who have fallen in service to our country. This Memorial Day, we take extra time to remember and […]
Adjusting to Life after Military Service during the COVID-19 Pandemic by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross The American Red Cross offers all members of the military, veterans and their families direct services ranging from responding to emergency needs for food, clothing, and shelter, referrals to counseling services (e.g., financial, legal, mental health), respite care for […]
by Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Earlier this week, the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming was able to provide 20 individual Service for the Armed Forces Care Kits for soldiers who are currently quarantined at Fort Carson due to COVID-19 issues. Each Care Kits included instant coffee, sweetener, coffee creamers, hot chocolate, cheese […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Volunteer While most people take technology for granted, Ryan Carter, a former Technical Sergeant for the US Air Force and the Air National Guard is thankful, every day, for the technology that is allowing him to return to a life he once knew. In 2018, Ryan underwent surgery […]
Clark Buck, Mile High Chapter Mass Care Lead, recounts a moment from his South Carolina deployment, where people came together to help a forgotten hero — when it mattered the most. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was one of several communities that were left in devastation by Hurricane Dorian in late August of 2019. The American Red Cross coordinated […]
The holiday season serves as the perfect forum to bring people and families together and to be thankful for everything our wonderful country gives to us. According to Edward Winslow, who traveled on the Mayflower, the “first Thanksgiving” happened in 1621 and was attended by 90 Native Americans and 53 Pilgrims. The tradition of giving […]