There is a saying many Texans know, “If you don’t like the weather in Texas, just wait five minutes and it will change.”  While that may be true during the fall and winter, a Texas summer usually means one kind of weather: extreme heat.  As summer lies right around the corner and temperatures begin to rise, it’s important to remember not everyone in our community has access to cool air when they need it most.

In the months leading up to and during summer, Caritas works hard to help families facing these realities by providing them with box fans and assisting with utility bills.  While a box fan may seem like a small thing, it can make a big difference in someone’s life by providing them relief from the heat, improving air circulation in stifling living spaces, and even help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.  Many of those we aid are elderly or disabled, and relief from the extreme heat can be life-saving for them.  We also help to supply food to families struggling to feed their children during the summer months, many of whom rely on federal free and reduced breakfast and lunch during the school year.

By becoming a member of the Caritas “Fan Club,” your gift allows us to provide fans, utility assistance, and food during the summer months for our most vulnerable community members.

Your gift of:

$25.00 will cover the cost of one box fan.

$50.00 will allow Caritas to purchase 125 pounds of food.

$100.00 will help a family in danger of losing their water or electric service.

The money that you donate stays local and directly impacts neighbors in this community.  In 2024 alone, we provided over 91,000 individuals with food and emergency assistance.  It is only because of donors like you that we can reach this many people. Please consider donating today and know that your kindness and generosity is appreciated by tens of thousands of families in our community. Join the Caritas Fan Club – it’s the coolest thing you will do all summer!