American Red Cross of Colorado and Wyoming

Dozens of American Red Cross volunteers from the Colorado and Wyoming region remain on the ground in Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas and Tennessee making sure no one faces the heartbreaking destruction from Hurricanes Milton and Helene alone. From providing food, like Julie and Gary from our Northern Colorado chapter, to sheltering and a shoulder to lean on, Red Cross volunteers are there. People affected by these disasters need urgent help now. Please donate by going to redcross.org or text the word HURRICANES to 90999. Hurricane season isn’t over. If you want to make a difference in the lives of others, consider putting on a red vest and joining us by visiting redcross.org/volunteer.

Help keep our blood supply strong following Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Come to give blood Oct. 1-31 and get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email. PLUS, be automatically entered for a chance at one of three $5K gift cards. Book your appointment now: https://lnkd.in/gNXJtnbD

Big thanks to all our new volunteers who joined us for our recent "Sheltering in a Day" training courses! After completing this session, they'll be fully equipped to respond to disasters nationwide. Learn more about how you can get involved at RedCross.org/Colorado and stay tuned for more shelter trainings coming up around Colorado.

These recent hurricanes have impacted the blood supply. This could put some of the most vulnerable patients — like those battling cancer, undergoing surgeries, or in need of organ transplants — at serious risk. We need your help to restock hospital shelves. If you can, please make an appointment to donate and make a difference for those in need. Those outside the affected areas are encouraged to schedule a blood donation appointment now by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or using our Blood Donor App.

For the second time in just two weeks, hundreds of American Red Cross disaster responders are working around the clock to provide safe refuge, comfort and support as Floridians brace for Hurricane Milton, which could be one of the most destructive storms on record. To respond effectively, the Red Cross depends on a large network of trained volunteers and disaster employees, as well as a fleet of response vehicles stocked with relief supplies from across the country. Volunteers from Colorado and Wyoming are on the ground in Florida providing care and comfort to those impacted. Thank you Kim and Phi for your compassion and dedication to helping those in need! People need urgent support now, and we can’t do this alone. Please help by making a financial donation, an appointment to give blood or platelets, or signing up to become a volunteer by visiting redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767).

??Calling all heroes! The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for Shelter Associate disaster volunteers. If you're ready to swiftly respond to disasters for a two-week commitment this hurricane season, now is the time to step forward. ?What: The Red Cross of Northern Colorado is offering in-person Shelter In A Day Training sessions to teach you the skills needed to operate a shelter during a disaster. ??When: Saturday, October 12, 2024. 8:45 a.m – 3:30 p.m. ??Where: Northern Colorado Chapter: 1808 N Boise Ave, Loveland, CO 80538 For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

We are extremely grateful for all our volunteers that have raised their hand to deploy and are ready to serve those affected by Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton. For the second time in two weeks, the American Red Cross is racing against the clock as Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida with the potential to cause catastrophic damage. With massive evacuations underway and homes in shambles from Helene, the Red Cross is there. In Florida, volunteers are now opening evacuation centers across the state to help ensure people in Milton’s path have a safe place to stay. We can't do this alone, please consider volunteer with the Red Cross or making a monetary by going to redcross.org.

??Calling all heroes! The American Red Cross is facing an urgent need for Shelter Associate disaster volunteers. If you're ready to swiftly respond to disasters for a two-week commitment this hurricane season, now is the time to step forward. ?What: The Red Cross of Colorado is offering in-person and hybrid Shelter In A Day Training sessions to teach you the skills needed to operate a shelter during a disaster. ??When: Thursday, October 10, 2024. 8:45 a.m – 3:30 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024. 8:45 a.m – 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 8:45 a.m – 3:30 p.m. ??Where: Mile High Area Chapter: 444 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203 For more information, contact [email protected] or [email protected].

It's National Fire Prevention Week, and we're bringing our #homefirecampaign to Aurora on Wednesday installing free smoke detectors for anyone who needs one. Learn more: redcross.org/colorado.

We are proud to be among the many organizations recognized by the United States Congress last month for our hard work responding to the #alexandermountianfire. 85 volunteers donated their time and talents to serve their neighbors. We're always here for our community.