Colorado & Wyoming Responders Deploying to Help Denver, Friday, July 12, 2019– The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending volunteers to help prepare for Tropical Storm Barry. The following Red Cross disaster responders are deploying to Beaumont Texas: Michael Masto – Regional Disaster Officer for the Colorado & Wyoming Region to serve […]
The American Red Cross has been the symbol of help and hope in the face of emergencies and disasters for over 100 years. The Red Cross owes this incredible ability to its thousands of volunteers who sacrifice their time and energy daily to help others in need. Two of those selfless volunteers are Elaine and […]
As our nation moves closer to the height of hurricane and wildfire season, volunteers from around the nation are deploying to current disasters with the mission of bringing comfort and hope, and at the same time, developing leadership skills that will help deepen the positive impact the Red Cross will bring to future responses. Recently, […]
Training Offered July 13 in Buena Vista Colorado Springs, CO, Monday, July 8, 2019 – The American Red Cross of Southeastern Colorado is offering free training and new volunteer registration for anyone wanting to be a Red Cross volunteer in Chaffee County. The training will be held Saturday, July 13 from 9 AM to 11 […]
Story and Photos by Bill Fortune/American Red Cross The latest generation of the Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) arrived at the Southeastern Colorado Chapter in Colorado Springs in early June. A brand new Mercedes Benz Sprinter that has been customized for Red Cross disaster response operations. The ERV was paid for through corporate, foundation […]
Denver, Wednesday, July 3, 2019 – The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending additional disaster responders to help people in Harlingen, Texas after persistent heavy rain produced severe flooding. The Red Cross has three shelters open in the area and Red Cross disaster trained responders have mobilized to provide relief and comfort […]
The Southeastern Chapter of the American Red Cross proudly honored 14 of its outstanding volunteers at a brunch at The Pinery at the Hill on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Here are their stories. Kathy Sharkey – Clara Barton Award Throughout her 13 years of service with the Southeastern Colorado chapter, Kathy has been a guiding […]
Denver, Thursday, June 27, 2019– The American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming is sending disaster responders to help people in Harlingen, Texas after persistent heavy rain produces flooding in far south Texas. The Red Cross has opened 6 shelters in the area. Red Cross trained disaster responders have mobilized to provide relief and comfort […]
Each year June 20th marks World Refugee Day. Around the world there are 51.2 million people who live as refugees and internally displaced people, forced to choose between safety and their family and the comforts of home. Of those, 46 percent are children under the age of 18. Denver, Colorado, June 20th, 2019 – With […]
She passionately represented the America heart of humanitarian service to every individual that she helped during her years of selfless American Red Cross service. Close friend and Red Cross health services volunteer Pat Chappell recalls, “Lee truly “walked the talk” of the Red Cross Mission and the Creed of the Red Cross Nurse!” Pat Chappell […]