Columbia Police Chief Skip Holbrook announces that the Columbia Police Department is now accepting donations for the Annual ‘Fan the Heat’ Program.
In order to make this year’s event a success, donations from the public are needed.
In particular, CPD will be collecting fans, air conditioning units and financial contributions for worthy
citizens from now until Wednesday, August 31.
Air conditioning units are of greater need.
Donations can be dropped off at CPD Headquarters located at #1 Justice Square at any time.
Citizens who wish to make a monetary donation can make a check payable to: The Columbia Police Foundation. (Notethe“FantheHeat”Programonthecheck.)
Since its inception in 1995, the Fan the Heat program has assisted more than 7,000 Columbia citizens.
The program is primarily designed for senior citizens, residents with medical concerns/ disabilities and families with small children.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Citizens must be 55 years-old or older
- Citizens must provide name, address, telephone number (to ensure that the fan or air conditioneris delivered to the correct address) Exception:
If person has respiratory problem or a major illness, he or she can bring in a doctor’s statement regardless of age to receive assistance.
If a citizen needs assistance from the Fan the Heat program, they can call the Crime Prevention Unit at 545-3555; or CPD’s Telephone Response Unit at 545-3500.
