Salvation Army of Odessa, Midland to distribute free fans to the community
Jul. 7—Westlake Ace Hardware recently hosted their 2023 fan drive to benefit The Salvation Army. Customers from Midland and Odessa generously donated more than 250 new box fans to help their fellow citizens in need.
Fans will be available for pick up beginning Monday, July 10, at The Salvation Army locations in both Midland, 600 E. Wall St., and Odessa, 810 E. 11th St. Fans can be picked up between 9 a.m. — noon and 1 — 4 p.m., while supplies last. Please bring proof of residency in Midland or Ector County. Limit of one fan per family. For more information about eligibility to receive a fan, residents should contact The Salvation Army in Midland at 469-658-2234 or The Salvation Army in Odessa at 432-332-0738.
"The Salvation Army is grateful for the ongoing support of Westlake Ace Hardware and the generosity of our community during the 2023 Fan Drive," said Captain Robert Coriston with The Salvation Army of Midland in a press release. "These fans are going to make a difference to those in our area struggling to stay cool in the intense summer heat."
"Having only recently moved to the area as leaders of The Salvation Army in Odessa, my wife and I are thrilled to coordinate the fan distribution with The Salvation Army in Midland, and to provide this practical support to our new community," said Captain Justin Vincent with The Salvation Army of Odessa in the release. "We look forward to many more opportunities to work together as we continue to meet the needs of those we serve in the Permian Basin."
