All Behind the Same Flag
Andrew Yao knows the importance of helping our nation’s military personnel and their families. As a Program Specialist with the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) and…
Service to the Armed Forces
Every day, the American Red Cross provides 24/7 global emergency communication services and support in military and veteran health care facilities across the country and around the world.
American Red Cross volunteers help military veteran after Hurricane Idalia
Written by Kim Mailes, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Ricky Christmas, a military veteran, was at home in Tallahassee, Florida, when Hurricane Idalia hit the area,…
Giving back after the Red Cross gave to him
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Paul Hyde is no stranger to the American Red Cross. He first began volunteering years ago when he…
Boots on the Ground Serving Our Deployed Military
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs It all started with Clara Barton on the battlefields of the Civil War. Her work led to…
A Bridge to the Future
Deirdre Wildman Secures Her Red Cross Legacy The Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming has so many reasons to be grateful to Deirdre Wildman for her service, her leadership, and…
A hurricane, a flag and a forever bond
By Josh Egbert, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming, Public Affairs Colleen Hylson Smith never imagined her first deployment with the American Red Cross would turn out to be…
Red Cross Summer Youth Program at Evans Army Community Hospital
Written by Clara Huff, American Red Cross of Colorado, Service to the Armed Forces The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Summer Youth Program at Evans Army Community Hospital…
Women veterans bring their experience to the Red Cross
By Pat Kondas, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Volunteer “You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it.” – Clara Barton…
Volunteers Recognized at 2022 Salute to Service
By John Seward, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming was honored to recognize volunteers who serve our Service to…
Red Cross Honors Wyoming Organization, Hunting with Heroes
Hunting with Heroes, a Wyoming organization whose commitment to giving back to our nation’s disabled veterans is remarkable. For the heroic and lifesaving mission of Hunting with Heroes, Dan Currah…
Restoring Family Links: Making a Difference in People’s Lives Around the World
By Mary Jo Blackwood, American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs The American Red Cross helps reconnect families separated internationally by war, disaster, migration and other humanitarian emergencies.…
Standing Up For What is Right for our Country
By Yzeppa Macias, American Red Cross of Colorado Public Affairs Nicole Galindo began her internship with the American Red Cross of Colorado in September 2020, after spending 20 years in…
Because She Was Asked
Meredith Barrentine Volunteer Profile Name: Meredith Barrentine Location: Denver, Colorado Volunteer Position: Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Caseworker, Community Relations and Outreach Member and Military Entrance Processing Station Lead…
Talking About a Silent Disorder
PTSD Awareness Day: 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…
Celebrating our American Red Cross Volunteers during National Military Appreciation Month!
by Mary Jo Blackwood, Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming Public Affairs Every month we should be celebrating both our volunteers and our military. Nice when we can do both! …