Lakeway Area Chapter

Lakeway Red Cross News:

We are having another Hayride!

The Second Annual Holiday Hay Ride benefitting the Lakeway Chapter of the American Red Cross will be held on November 19, starting at 1pm. It will be held at Fred Miller Park in Morristown.

We will have food, games, and of course the hay ride. There are no tickets just a donation for admission. As for vendors: We have home crafts, wood crafts, tupperware, homemade fudge, hand knitted scarves, and old-time photos.

Event proceeds benefit the Lakeway Chapter of the American Red Cross, to sustain its disaster relief program, and community education programs. The Lakeway Chapter has been part of this community for over 90 years, and any gift is used in your home county. We teach your children how to prepare for and respond to fires, how to swim, emergency first aid skills, and the importance of good hygiene. We help your neighbors who are the victims of house fires in the middle of the night. Your friends are our donors and volunteers.

 For more information on the Holiday Hayride call (423) 258-4118.

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American Red Cross recently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator

We're pleased to inform you that the American Red Cross recently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest rating given. Charity Navigator is a watchdog organization that rates non-profits on their financial health, and accountability and transparency. The ratings are calculated based on criteria like demonstrating financial efficiency, accountability and accuracy; good governance, ethical best practices and commitment to donor rights.

This rating reflects everyone’s hard work in controlling costs, executing on our mission and acting ethically and transparently with our donors. In our view, this “exceptional” designation from Charity Navigator differentiates the Red Cross from our peers and demonstrates to the public we are worthy of their trust. In fact, we believe it can help increase support from our contributors.

In his notification letter to President and CEO Gail McGovern, Ken Berger, President of Charity Navigator, said, “Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities, and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Approximately a quarter of the charities we evaluate have received our highest rating, indicating that the American Red Cross outperforms most other charities in America.”

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News Archive:

• Lakeway Area Red Cross Fundraising 5-k Race
• Taco Bell Donates in Support of Recent Disasters
• New Contact Information
• We're Moving!
• Red Crossers Deliver Hope, Comfort to those Affected by Twisters
• Lifeguarding And Swimming Lessons
• Ride for the Red
• March is Red Cross Month
• Holiday Gifts for Veterans
• Local Red Cross Offers Online Learning
• The American Red Cross Announces Expanded Initiatives for Haiti
• The American Red Cross Responds to Spring Storms
• Lisa Gibbs named as Executive Director of Lakeway Area Chapter, American Red Cross
• Ride for the Red 2010
• Local School Children Pitch In to Support Red Cross Relief Efforts in Haiti
• Red Cross Benefit Concert
• Shop the Red Cross Holiday Giving Catalog
• The Lakeway Area Chapter, American Red Cross to Send a “Touch of Home” to Service Members, Veterans and Family Members this Holiday Season
• Vote for Taylor Swift for Red Cross Donation!
• Lakeway Area Chapter Assists Firefighters During Union Heights Area Fire
• Red Cross Urges Families and Communities to Prepare During Swine Flu Outbreak
• Lakeway Area Chapter Ride for the Red - April 18, 2009
• Lakeway Area Chapter Celebrates Red Cross Month
• Red Cross Benefits for Local Military Families
• Lakeway Area Red Cross Trains Babysitters
• New Board Members Welcomed at Annual Meeting
• Outgoing Red Cross Chair Expresses Gratitude
• Scrubby Bear Visits West Elementary
• Medic Blood drive on Friday, May 23
• County-Wide Casual Day in Support of the Lakeway Area American Red Cross!
• Register for Lifeguard Training
• Red Cross Reports a Good Year
• Lakeway Red Cross to host Annual Meeting
• Red Cross and Salon Nouveau plan Fundraiser to Benefit Disaster Fund
• Summer Swim Lesson Sign-ups
• Lakeway Area Red Cross Kick-offs Heroes Campaign in Hamblen County
• March is Red Cross Month
• Lakeway Red Cross urges Winter Travel Preparedness
• Season's Greetings from the Lakeway Area Red Cross
• Red Cross and Lakeway Regional to Present Bird Flu Seminar
• Lakeway Area Chapter Urges Rural Fire Safety
• American Red Cross Remembers Hurricane Katrina
• Lakeway Red Cross Plans Ladies' Evening Fundraiser
• Lakeway Red Cross Urges Safety in Hot Weather
• Lakeway Area Chapter Recognizes Special Donors
• Lakeway Area Red Cross to Hold Annual Meeting
• Local Chapters of the Red Cross Form Partnership, Announce New Name
• New Fitness Center to Host Benefit Basketball Contest