AUSTIN (KXAN) — Central Texans are donating fans and money Friday to help keep people cool this summer. It’s part of Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive.
People can drop off box fans from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at KXAN, Roger Beasley Mazda Central, Roger Beasley Mazda of Georgetown, Roger Beasley Mazda South and Whittlesey Landscape Supplies – Round Rock. They can also donate online.
Family Eldercare has been hosting the drive for more than 30 years. The Austin-based organization provides case management, supports those needing housing and community services, promotes health and wellness and does advocacy and outreach work.
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People can start donating fans to support Family Eldercare’s Fan Drive at 7 a.m. Last year, the effort raised more than $231,000 and collected 740 fans.
Family Eldercare makes sure all those fans go to people who can’t afford or don’t have air conditioning. Those looking to get a free fan can look up their closest distribution site online.
As of July 5, Family Eldercare said it had distributed 3,977 fans to help more than 6,000 people in 18 counties in Texas. It was down to fewer than 240 fans left.