“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 I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025