Reno, Nev. June 3, 2024. Temperatures are on the rise and so is the need for more fans in Washoe County. KOLO Cares News Now Channel 8 is sponsoring the Washoe County Human Services Agency’s (HSA) 2024 Summer Fan Drive for seniors from now until the end of August. Thanks to the generous citizens of Washoe County, HSA received and handed out almost 900 fans to local seniors last summer.
“This is one of our most important donation drives and continues to grow every single year. Keeping our seniors cool is the goal during the sweltering summer months. We are asking our amazing community to buy a brand new fan and bring it to our Washoe County Senior Center. It’s a very simple purchase and process but one that goes a long way in helping seniors remain comfortable,” said HSA Director Ryan Gustafson.
Those 60 and older, can pick-up a fan Monday-Friday, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Washoe County Senior Center, which is located at 1155 E. 9th St., Building E. Seniors are asked to contact Washoe County Senior Services at (775) 328-2575 ext. 9, to see if a fan is available before coming by.
What: KOLO Cares Summer 2024 Fan Drive for Seniors.
Where: Washoe County Senior Center front desk, located at 1155 E. Ninth St., Building E, Reno. New fans must still be in the box and dropped-off or picked-up at the Washoe County Senior Center.
When: June 3 through Aug. 31, 2024. Drop-off or pick-up fans between 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Details: Only donations of new fans in the box will be accepted. To qualify for a fan, recipients must be 60 years of age or older. Seniors without air conditioning and those who have not previously participated in the program are a priority.
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