About Us...

The American Red Cross:

• Is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies
• Is not a government agency and does not receive government funds 
• Relies on the support of the American people to carry out its lifesaving mission 

History:     Knoxville Area Chapter founded on February 6, 1917 

Covered Area: Campbell, Grainger, Jefferson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, and Union Counties  

What We Do:

• Service to the Armed Forces- provides communication and financial assistance to military personnel and their families  
• Disaster Services- provides immediate help to disaster victims 
• Volunteer Services- volunteers assist in all Red Cross programs 
• Youth Services- gives local youth Red Cross training and volunteer opportunities 
• Safety Services- CPR, First Aid, AED, and other lifesaving courses 
• Nursing Services- provides training in health-related fields, such as the popular Nurse Assistant Training course  
• International Services- protects life and health worldwide 

In 2009, the Red Cross:

• Staffed 35 school health clinics that provided 67,568 services
• Trained 14,653 people in lifesaving safety courses
• Spent over 81 cents of every donated dollar on local programs and services
• Provided assistance for 250 families after house fires and other local disasters 
• Relayed 708 emergency messages on behalf of military personnel and their families living in the Knoxville area 
• Managed First Aid Stations at 147 local events
• Taught 305 participants in the Nurses Assistant Training program 

For more information on your local Red Cross and how you can get involved, please call 865-584-2999 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .