by Pat Kondas, Community Volunteer Lead, America Red Cross of Wyoming Wyoming has not escaped the global pandemic of COVID-19. Though Wyoming’s numbers remain low compared to other states, the virus has made itself known in the area. As of Friday, May 8, 2020, Wyoming has recorded 490 positive cases, 154 probable cases, and seven […]
by Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross volunteer National Nurses Week: May 6-12, 2020 Nurses are on the front lines of our country all the time, but never more than they are now, during the Covid-19 crisis. This year, as every year, the American Red Cross is grateful for our volunteer nurses and all they […]
Emergencies do not stop even amid our current health crisis. The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has not changed its mission to people who live in our communities, it has however changed how we do our mission. Every day, despite the COVID-19 pandemic, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who […]
Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disasters. In the month of February, 143 people were provided support and care from American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming. The majority of calls were for home fire support. In addition to disaster response, the American Red Cross continuously works to educate our […]
American Red Cross of Colorado & Wyoming January 2020 Disaster Response Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disasters. In the month of January, 202 people needed assistance. The majority of calls were for home fire support. In addition to disaster response, the American Red Cross continuously works to educate our […]
It’s that time of year when staying healthy is on everyone’s mind— flu season. The American Red Cross urges everyone to get their influenza vaccine now. It is not too late to protect yourself and your family. This year, the CDC reports this year’s flu season is expected to peak in February but can last as […]
Every day, volunteers continue to meet the needs of individuals and families who have suffered from disasters. In the month of December, 170 people needed assistance. The majority of calls were for home fire support. In addition to disaster response, the American Red Cross is continuedly working to educate our community about preparedness. Breakdown of the CO & WY 87 county service area […]
Wow, Colorado! We are so full of gratitude. Colorado Gives Day remains one of the American Red Cross of Colorado’s largest single day of giving. This year generous donors surpassed our goal of $150,000 and instead donated over $200,000. We are blown away with the support given by Coloradans this year. Our mission at the […]
Colorado & Wyoming Red Cross Responded to 54 Calls for Help in November and Assisted 136 People The month of November 2019 brought 54 calls for Red Cross disaster assistance and we were able to help 136 people across the two-state region begin their recovery. Most of the assistance requests were for home fires totaling 50 responses. This is a decrease from November 2018 when we received 78 calls for help and supported 188 people. November 2019 was a busy month with respect to winter weather and road closures. We put volunteers […]
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 […]