Donors needed to Beat the Heat

By STEVE BENTON ( Contact )   Tuesday, June 7, 2011
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WCLO's / WJVL's Steve Benton reports on efforts to keep fixed income and elderly residents cool during heat waves.

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— Echo in Janesville and The Rock County Volunteer Action Center are looking for volunteers to either donate fans or air conditioners for clients in need.

Echo office manager, Jessica Schafer says their list of those needing fans is up to 40. Dave Zimdars with the Volunteer Action Center says they've been able to supply six air conditioners to their list of 20 qualified clients.

Both say they'll take donations in lieu of fans or air conditioners.

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