24th annual ‘Keep Kern County Cool' fan drive set for June 18 at Compassion Corner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — To help alleviate the summer heat for senior citizens, the 24th annual 'Keep Kern County Cool' fan drive is set for June 18 at Compassion Corner.
If you would like to donate a fan, stop by Compassion Corner at 22nd and L streets from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you cannot provide a fan and still wish to donate, monetary contributions are also welcome.
Seniors 60 and over must submit an application for a fan starting June 19. The Kern County Volunteer Center is accepting applications at 661-395-9787 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. No voicemail applications will be accepted.
Fans that are collected will be distributed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 20, June 23, June 24 and June 25.
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