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The Salvation Army of Augusta has been collecting fans for their annual summer fan drive for the last few weeks, but officials say they need more.
There are over 900 households in the area with seniors under the poverty level, where most don’t have air conditioning. The Salvation Army says they need gently used or new fans, preferably box fans that will fit in a window for maximum air circulation. You can take fans to any of the Salvation Army Family Stores in Augusta, North Augusta and Thomson; the Kroc Center; The Salvation Army Center of Hope; the donation center on Benchmark Drive; or Summer House Realty on Washington Road.
Fans are being collected through May 31.
Thanks to Mary Liz Nolan of WGAC for the story.
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“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.
