Family Eldercare Services of Austin, Texas
Family Eldercare

2210 Hancock Drive, Austin, TX 78756  •  512-450-0844

Serving older adults, people with disabilities, and those who care for them

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Mission

Family Eldercare provides essential services for elders, adults with disabilities and those who care for them.

Vision

Elders and adults with disabilities live in a supportive environment with dignity and as much independence as possible.

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How To Help With The Summer Fan Drive

We coordinate the Summer Fan Drive to help keep people cool, comfortable and safe during the hottest months in Central Texas. The Fan Drive will run from June 2nd to August 31st, but fans will be available through September, depending on the temperatures. Here are a few ways that you or your group can help!

Donate Fans or Funds

Donate funds or a new fan; 14” or above oscillating fans or 21’’ box fans. You can also make an online donation Here. All donations are used to purchase fans, air conditioners and provide other critically needed services.

Coordinate a Fan Drive

Coordinate a drive through your community, church, business or civic organization. Get your group involved and bring your donations to KGSR's Fan Fare Friday at Threadgill's on June 20th and enjoy music, great food and a great cause! Click Here to confirm your participation or Click Here for an informational packet.

Deliver Fans

Help deliver fans to Central Texans suffering from the intense summer heat. Groups and individuals can participate in deliveries.

Answer the Fan Drive Hotline

The hotline is open from 9:00am - 1:00pm, Monday through Friday, accepting requests for fans from those in need. Usually, two volunteers answer phones during each shift. Requests are received and pick-ups or deliveries are coordinated. Can’t commit to the entire summer or you only have 3 days a week available? Don’t worry, schedules are flexible! For more information contact Krystal Wilson at 512-483-3557 or kwilson@familyeldercare.org.

For 2008 Fan Drive Sponsorship information please call 512-483-3579, Email, or Click Here!

All donations are used to purchase fans, air conditioners and provide other critically-needed services.

18th Annual Summer Fan Drive!

Spansion Presents...
The Internal Fan Drive Kick-Off!
Thursday, May 15, 2008   Info Card!
5:30pm-7:00pm
Scholz Garten

Fan Drive Brunch & Silent Auction
Sunday, June 8, 2008     Info Card!
11:00am-1:30pm
Westwood Country Club

KGSR's Fan Fare Friday
June 20, 2008
Threadgill's World Headquarters
301 W. Riverside Drive
All-day musical event!

Wish List

Donate Goods and Services

  • Non-perishable food items for our food pantry and our homeless and homebound clients
  • Gift cards for food and other retail purchases for our low-income clients
  • Toiletries for homeless and low-income elderly and persons with disabilities

To donate please contact kwilson@familyeldercare.org.

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