The Forum – American Red Cross

Helping people affected by disasters big and small.

Have you ever wondered what role the Red Cross plays in emergencies… especially in this summer’s Gold Mountain Fire?

Speaker Christie Caster is the Executive Director of the American Red Cross Western Colorado, and Beth McCorkle is a community volunteer leader and vice chair of the advisory council that includes Montrose, Ouray, Delta, and Gunnison Counties.

They will provide an overview of the American Red Cross and its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in emergencies. Their overview will highlight the organization’s key services, including disaster relief, blood collection, support for military families and veterans, health and safety training, and community preparedness programs.

Attendees will gain insight into how Red Cross volunteers, donors, and partners strengthen communities and help people when they need it most.

• November 4 – Caregivers Support Foundation: Laird Landon
• November 11 – Salute to Veterans
• November 18 – Billy Goat Hop Farm & LaNoue Dubois Winery
• November 25 – No Forum: Thanksgiving

Each week, The Forum hosts a speaker who shares a topic of interest to the community. The Forum is free and open to anyone interested in Montrose. The Forum meets on Wednesdays (except during major holiday weeks) at Colorado Mesa University – Montrose, in Cascade Hall, south of the Montrose Library, at the corner of S 3rd Street and S Cascade Ave.

Can’t make the live presentation? Watch the recording on the City of Montrose YouTube channel or at 4 pm on Community Access Channel 191 or 970