Supporter Spotlight: American Red Cross

Together for Safer Homes

For years, the Arizona Burn Foundation (ABF) and the American Red Cross have partnered on a shared mission to prevent home fire tragedies and protect families across Arizona. This collaboration combines resources and volunteers to amplify efforts and impact, utilizing the strengths of both organizations—ABF’s community reach and the Red Cross’s emergency response expertise—to make homes safer.

“This partnership is deeply meaningful, not only for our Red Cross team but for the communities we serve,” shared Georgi Donchetz, Regional Communications Director for Arizona and New Mexico. “ABF helps us reach more homes than we ever could alone. Together, we’re making a real difference—one household at a time.”

It is through joint Community Smoke Alarm Walks that residents receive free smoke alarm installations along with life-saving fire safety education. Volunteers also share reminders such as the importance of having—and practicing—an escape plan in the event of a fire.

For Donchetz, one memorable moment came during an installation event in Prescott, where volunteers from across Northern Arizona united to protect their community. “It was my first Red Cross event,” Georgi shared, “and seeing both organizations work together was truly inspiring.”

A Shared Vision for Safer Communities

These moments fuel both organizations to expand their efforts and elevate their impact. “As our partnership strengthens,” Donchetz added, “I believe we’ll see even greater collaboration between the volunteers who install smoke alarms and those who respond to home fires—creating a seamless, lifesaving effort that truly makes a difference.”

ABF CEO Rex Albright echoes this sentiment:

“Collaboration, compassion and relationships have always driven our work,” said Rex Albright. “Our longstanding partnership with the American Red Cross is a powerful example of that – and of our shared commitment to making safety accessible for every family in our community.”

Join Us

To learn more about our Community Smoke Alarm Walks and how to get involved, please visit our Community Smoke Alarm page.