Area Agency on Aging of Southeast Arkansas’ Beat the Heat Annual Fan Drive will be held June 10 through July 15.
People who are interested in donating a fan or an air conditioner should call the Area Agency in one of these counties: Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Chicot, Cleveland, Desha, Drew, Grant, Lincoln and Jefferson. All donations will remain in their designated county.
For applicants to receive a fan, the person must be disabled or 55 years old or older. To apply, contact Area Agency. The applicant’s name will be placed on a list waiting list. Applicants will be notified by a case manager or the coordinator on the date and time the fan may be picked up.
Those who received fans last year may not be eligible to receive a fan this year. Distribution of the fans will depend on the number of fans received. Applicants will be asked to present an ID and an award letter from the Social Security office or Department of Human Services.
If the agency receives any air conditioners, an applicant must have a doctor’s statement with a written diagnosis, their ID, and the award letter.
Details: Carolyn Ferguson at Area Agency, 870-543-6300 or 1-800-264-3260.