FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County encourages residents to take advantage of Project Cool, an initiative that provides free boxed fans to seniors over the age of 55 and people with disabilities, as the recent heatwave continues.
Today, August 21, will be the hottest day of the year in San Antonio at an expected high temperature of 106 degrees, with a heat index going as high as 111 degrees.
Seniors over the age of 55 or people with a disability can call United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline to request a free boxed fan. Project Cool is a partnership between United Way, the City of San Antonio, Catholic Charities and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul that delivers box fans which can provide relief from utility bills and from the heat.
Residents who are not senior citizens can still discover critical relief from the weather with 2-1-1. Call United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline, select option 1 and you can:
- Get a free box fan if you are a senior over the age of 55 or disabled
- Find free home weatherization services/assistance in your area to prepare for the winter or next summer
- Locate the nearest cooling centers to receive more immediate relief
- Find information on food pantries, utility bill assistance or other services that can help provide financial relief as your monthly utility bill soars in cost due to the heat.
We encourage the people of San Antonio to call United Way’s 2-1-1 Helpline to find assistance with the summer heat. 2-1-1 is open 24/7/365, anonymous and always free. Spanish language and line language translation options are available.
MEDIA CONTACT: Kevin Femmel, Director of Communications, 210-836-8616, kfemmel@unitedwaysatx.org.
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About United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County launched its first campaign in 1940 and has grown into the largest private investor in health and human services programs in San Antonio and Bexar County. United Way focuses on preparing children for school and life, helping students graduate and succeed, strengthening the well-being of individuals and families, and providing safety net services. United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County also operates the 2-1-1 Helpline, Mission United and fosters volunteerism through the Volunteer Center at United Way. Check our newsroom online for more United Way news.
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