“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 1 min read Two polls show tightening races for statewide positions Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 1 min read Federal shutdown could mean delay for SNAP benefits in November Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 2 min read Local moving company’s third annual “Movers for Mutts” donation drive enters final weeks Ian Price October 21, 2025