“Hope is Fireproof” is the name for an American Red Cross campaign Gene Marrano March 20, 2014 1 min read “Hope is Fireproof” is the name for an American Red Cross campaign in the Roanoke area…now the agency’s disaster relief fund has been replenished. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke’s newest community garden may soon take root in the Gainsboro neighborhoodNext: More Virginians moving from institutions into homes they can call their own Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025