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Help local seniors with Project Cool

The San Antonio initiative has been helping local seniors stay cool since 1997.

San Antonio Skyline Frost Bank Tower

With 14.2% of the city’s population being over 65 in 2020, it’s important to have easier access to resources that keep them and their homes crisp + chilly.

Photo by the City of San Antonio

Every San Antonian knows that the summer months are dreaded here, but the record-breaking high temperatures from June through August don’t stop us. However, there’s one population of folks who may have a harder time keeping cool — our senior citizens.

Let us introduce you to Project Cool.

What’s cooler than being cool?

A caring community of course. Since 1997, the City of San Antonio has collaborated with several organizations like United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County and other local leaders to keep Project Cool in operation.

The initiative allows San Antonio residents over the age of 60 who are in need of cooling relief to request a 20-inch box fan at no cost.

To request a fan is simple: Dial the United Way Helpline at 2-1-1.

Helping hands

Project Cool is able to donate fans based upon the number of donations it receives.

If you are interested in helping our local seniors keep cool this summer, purchase a fan and drop it off at these two sites:

Pro tip: Box fans are available online ranging from $30 to $40.

Want to learn more about San Antonio’s resources it offers to seniors? Check out our guide to the Senior Services Division.

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