Relief, dignity, and hope for our Charleston community.
For over 25 years, Project Cool Breeze has brought Lowcountry neighbors together — delivering fans and air conditioning to seniors, supporting veterans and the homeless, and hosting Thanksgiving giveaways for families in need.
Are you or a loved one in immediate heat distress? Call our hotline directly at 843-226-7706.
25+
Years serving the community
10,000+
Fans & AC units distributed
3 counties
Charleston, Berkeley & Dorchester
100%
Community-driven & volunteer-powered
Our community programs
One mission, year-round.
Project Cool Breeze is committed to serving individuals and families throughout our community with assistance, resources, and hope during times of need. Through the generosity of our donors, sponsors, volunteers, and community partners, we support several outreach programs throughout the year.
Summer cooling relief
Free box fans and window air conditioners for Lowcountry seniors on fixed incomes, delivered before the worst of the summer heat.
Clothing, meals, personal-care items, and essential supplies for individuals experiencing homelessness — with special care for veterans who served our country.
Turkey Day giveaway
Each Thanksgiving season, we provide turkeys and food items so families throughout the community can enjoy a traditional holiday meal together.
Help us continue the mission
Every program depends on community support. Your gift helps us purchase supplies, provide food and essential items, assist veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness, and keep serving families all year long.
If you are a resident aged 60 or older living in the Charleston tri-county area on a fixed income, you may qualify for a free box fan or window AC unit.
Extreme heat can be life-threatening. Your tax-deductible gift or volunteer time puts cooling equipment directly into the homes that need it most before temperatures spike.
What started with one donated fan became a movement.
In 1999, South Carolina State Representative Wendell Gilliard witnessed firsthand the quiet crisis facing elderly neighbors trapped in dangerously hot homes. What began as a single act of kindness — delivering a box fan out of his own vehicle — has grown into a 25-year Lowcountry tradition.
For many older adults on fixed incomes, choosing between electricity bills and life-saving medications is a devastating daily decision. Project Cool Breeze bridges that gap every summer through the collective generosity of local neighbors, civic partners, and dedicated volunteers.
Turn compassion into immediate relief
Every gift has a tangible outcome.
Your gift turns compassion into action — funding cooling units, homeless & veteran outreach, Turkey Day meals, and every program that brings relief across the Lowcountry.
$30
The Breeze Giver
Supplies a high-velocity, energy-efficient box fan.
$75
Dual Room Relief
Two heavy-duty fans for whole-home cross ventilation.
$125
AC Lifesaver
A 5,000 BTU energy-saving window air conditioner.
$300+
Neighborhood Sponsor
Cooling units and delivery for a whole senior block.
Make a secure donation onlineDonate securely via Zeffy — accepting card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and ACH, with no processing fees to Project Cool Breeze. Prefer to mail a check? Make payable to Project Cool Breeze, P.O. Box 12345, Charleston, SC 29401.
Community & civic partners
Proudly supported by local leaders & organizations.
Together with regional utilities, local businesses, and municipal partners, we keep our community safe.
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