Project Cool/Assistance with Fans

The Project Cool program is for Senior Citizens who are 60 years of age or older, a current San Antonio resident, and in critical need of a box fan. Call 211 (Option 1) or (210) 227-4357 to request a box fan (fan supplies are limited by donations received during the summer).

Purchase a new 20-inch electric box fan at any area retail store—box fans cost between $20 and $30.

Donations of 20-inch box fans can be dropped off at:

• St. Stephen’s CARE Center, 2127 S. Zarzamora Street
  Between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
  Donations of five or more 20” box fans
• San Antonio Fire Department stations, except Station 23 at the Airport
  Donations of fewer than five 20” box fans

You can also donate monetary contributions toward the purchase of box fans for senior residents. To donate mail a check in any amount payable to “Project Cool c/o Catholic Charities” to: Catholic Charities of San Antonio, 202 W. French Place, San Antonio, TX 78212.