Knoxville Area Chapter Red Cross

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Thanks to the generosity of our donors, the American Red Cross is still at work in Haiti, rebuilding what the earthquake destroyed and working with local communities to make them safer and healthier. We have built homes, given people opportunities to earn money, provided access to clean water and sanitation systems, supported the delivery of health care, and taught communities how to prevent the spread of diseases and to be better prepared for future disasters. While our plans may evolve to respond to changing needs, in the coming years we will continue to help people leave camps to return to communities, and we will work to make these communities safe, healthy and vibrant.

Click here to view our progress report.

February 19: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

March 18: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Where: The Knoxville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross - 6921 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37909

For more information, contact Janice Campbell at 865-584-2999.

The Roane County News published this letter from Harriman locals about their experience with the Red Cross.

http://www.roanecounty.com/content/harriman-gardens-refugees-give-thanks-after-fire