By Carrie Wheeler, American Red Cross Public Affairs Connie Hunt’s meticulous data management and her preparation of survival kits are outmatched only by her cheerful and steadfast dedication to providing support to members of the military, veterans and their families. Connie is a regular participant of American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) […]
The old adage: “Work Smarter, Not Harder” is exactly what Al Lattof has in mind when he tackles data problems that need streamlining. Red Crossers are already working hard, but with a little help in the software area, they can get a lot more accomplished doing it. “I really love coming up with tools that […]
by Andrea Carlson, American Red Cross Public Affairs On Tuesday, August 4, 2020 more than 150 people saw their entire lives turn upside down after a fire ripped through an apartment complex in Pueblo, Colorado. Nearly every single unit was deemed uninhabitable. “It’s been a something else, whirlwind is one way to put it. It’s […]
This past month, when communities across our nation faced disasters such as floods, tropical storms and hurricanes, volunteers from the American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming were mobilized to assist other parts of the country to prepare, respond and recover from these disasters. In July, 28 Colorado and Wyoming disaster responders deployed both virtually […]
Written by Amanda Waddell, American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization. The American Red Cross is a disaster response organization. The American Red Cross is a blood donation center, a safe-haven, an internationally recognized symbol of relief. As the most recognized nonprofit across the globe, we all know these key points. […]
By Catie Ballenger, American Red Cross Humanity, one of our seven fundamental principles states- “Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health […]
Volunteers work to provide recovery assistance after Hurricane Hanna The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming is sending disaster responders to provide support and recovery assistance to people who have been affected by Hurricane Hanna. The storm hit south Texas on Saturday, making landfall twice as a Category 1 storm. While it was downgraded […]
By Rick Padden, American Red Cross Public Affairs Name: Bill & Judy Howell Location: Estes Park GAP: You name it Length of service: 7 years Deployments: 17 If there’s one thing Red Cross volunteers Bill and Judy Howell of Estes Park know how to do well, it’s talk to people. The Howells both had long […]
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross Public Affairs Volunteer On this Fathers’ Day, the American Red Cross is practicing what it does best: telling the stories that illustrate the indescribable value of what we do. One way we do that is through the staff and volunteers of this organization who epitomize our mission and […]