Free fans and air conditioners in Charlotte NC area.
Senior citizens, the disabled and in some cases low-income families in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County NC-SC Metro Area can get a free box fan or small air conditioner. There are government programs, free units from the Parks and Recreation Service as well as charities such as the Crisis Assistance Ministry. Find details on the free fan and AC programs that are available in Charlotte and surrounding communities.
During the hot and humid North Carolina summers, thousands of local families (in particular those on a fixed income) struggle to stay cool. The loss of electricity, or lack of a cool place to give can be fatal to seniors, the disabled or others such as infants. Free fans, money for paying utility bills or a free air conditioner can help minimize any potential health care issues.
Free box fans or air conditioners from local charities
The Crisis Assistance Ministry is one of the leading non-profit charity organizations in Mecklenburg County. They administer a number of resources for the low-income, including free fans. The goal of the charity is to help families (or individuals) that are living in poverty get immediate help as well as long term support. There is also financial assistance for paying cooling, summer electric, money to fix an AC unit and funds to help with air conditioning bills. Call (704) 371-3001.
Community action agencies also help families get a free air conditioner or apply for a government grant to pay for one. There are a few options in the Charlotte regional area, or NC-SC Metro Area. The organizations have a number of assistance programs for low-income families, and summer colling programs are just one of them.
Seniors and the low-income in York County SC can find free air conditioner programs in their area too. While in South Carolina, this is also part of the metro area. Residents of York County can contact the Carolina Community Actions Inc. (phone (803) 329-5195) for help during the summer. Everything from grant money to help pay electricity to local AC and box fan programs are offered.
The Charlotte Fund may be able to help some qualified low income Mecklenburg County NC families during the summer. As part of this, there are free air conditioner programs as part of their community action services. They may be able to assist in emergency cases, which will include those with utilities that are almost or already cut off. Non emergency cases may be supported too. Find more details on utility assistance from The Charlotte Fund.
Mecklenburg County government programs for free box fans or ACs
Seniors and disabled can get a free box fan from the Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation. This program is run in partnership with Duke Energy. There are several distribution sites throughout the county however pre-registration is required. The free fas are seasonal (given out for the spring, summer, fall months) and are only for seniors over the age of 60 or some one with a disability.
Applicants just have to come in to apply, and bring some proof of that emergency. In addition, they will also need to bring their ID (such as a driver’s license), proof of age or medical need as well as a copy of their utility bills. The dates in which the program is offered will change, and the main office phone number is 980-314-1000..
Government benefit programs including LIEAP (in NC) and LIHEAP (in SC) as well as weatherization can help very low-income families (that are in or near poverty) get a free air conditioner from the government. These are the two primary federal low-income energy assistance programs. They have a summer component in which homeowners or tenants can get funds to not only pay electric bills but also to buy a small fan or air conditioner. In the Charlotte area dial 800-662-7131 or in SC parts of the metro area, dial 803-734-0662.
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