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.

To request 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).

The box fans will not be available until June 6, 2025.

To Donate a box fan:

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

Project Cool will provide free 20-inch box fans on Friday, June 6 through September to older adults and to individual with disabilities to provide heat relief and to prevent heat-related illness during the hot summer months in San Antonio.

Fans may be donated at any of these locations:

• Catholic Charities, 202 W. French Place, 78212
• Guadalupe Community Center, 1801 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd., 78207
• St. Stephen’s CARE Center, 2127 S. Zarzamora St., 78207
• Any San Antonio Fire Station except the San Antonio International Airport Fire Station.

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.