Three weeks after launching their Annual Summer Fan Drive, The Salvation Army of Augusta announced that they urgently need more box fans to be donated. Beneficiaries of this drive are the elderly within the Greater Augusta Area who do not have proper air conditioning. There are over 900 households with seniors under the poverty level - most of which do not have air conditioning.

Captain Jonathan Raymer, Augusta Area Commander for The Salvation Army, said, “I can’t imagine our elderly neighbors going through summer without air conditioning, especially in Augusta. We can’t let that happen. We are asking for help from our community to provide relief for those in need.”

Summer House Realty on Washington Road has partnered with The Salvation Army of Augusta for the cause, and they are collecting donations at their office throughout May.

Items needed for the drive include gently used or new fans, preferably 20” box fans that will fit in a window for maximum air circulation. The Salvation Army of Augusta asks that you turn in your donations to one of the locations listed below before May 31st. The Salvation Army will also accept Monetary gifts. All donations will stay local and are tax-deductible.

Drop-off Addresses:

The Salvation Army of Augusta Kroc Center (Service Desk) ⸰⸰⸰ 1833 Broad St, Augusta, Ga 30904

The Salvation Army Center of Hope (Service Desk) ⸰⸰⸰ 1384 Greene St, Augusta, Ga 30901

The Salvation Army Family Store in North Augusta ⸰⸰⸰ 1751 Knox Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841

The Salvation Army Family Store in Thomson ⸰⸰⸰ 2231 Harrison Rd SE, Thomson, Ga 30824

The Salvation Army Family Store in Augusta ⸰⸰⸰ 3206 Peach Orchard Rd, Augusta, Ga 30906

The Salvation Army Donation Center ⸰⸰⸰ 3715 Benchmark Dr, Augusta, Ga 30909

Summer House Realty ⸰⸰⸰ 2735 Washington Rd, Augusta, Ga 30909

For more information about the Fan & Bottled Water Drive, contact Lauren Mikles at: (706) 364-5762 ext. 32008 or by email at [email protected].