Reno, Nev. June 14, 2023. KOLO 8 News Now and the Washoe County Human Services Agency (HSA) are launching the 2023 Summer Fan Drive for Seniors, in hopes of providing seniors a free, cool breeze during the sweltering summer.
The public is asked to donate brand new fans for our seniors from now through the month of August. Thanks to the community, HSA received and handed out a record 840 fans to seniors last summer.
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 confirm a fan is available before coming by.
What: KOLO Cares Summer 2023 Fan Drive for Seniors.
Where: New fans must still be in the box and dropped-off or picked-up at the Washoe County Senior Center front desk, located at 1155 E. Ninth St., building E, Reno.
When: June 14 through Aug. 31, 2023. Drop-off or pick-up fans between 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday – 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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