Free box fans are provided to senior citizens to provide heat relief and prevent heat-related illness during the hot summer months.

As part of a coalition with the City of San Antonio Department of Human Services, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Catholic Charities is continuing Project Cool. This program provides free 20-inch box fans to older adults to provide heat relief and prevent heat-related illness during the hot summer months in San Antonio. The goal of the program is to provide free fans as a low-cost, low-energy means to keep seniors cool without incurring high utility bills.

Where to receive a fan: 

• Catholic Charities – 202 W. French Pl., San Antonio, TX 78212

• Guadalupe Community Center – 1801 W César E Chávez Blvd., San Antonio, TX 78207

60 years of age or older, must provide a driver’s license. 
Disabled, must provide disability letter. 

Free