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Group teams up with firefighters to donate fans to elderly, vulnerable this summer
By Dave Burge at KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· June 21, 2026
· 1 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An alumni chapter here in El Paso for the first national intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African-American men came together with local firefighters to make the summer a little bit more tolerable for older folks in the community. The Theta Delta Lambda Chapter ...
Key takeaway EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An alumni chapter here in El Paso for the first national intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African-American men came together with local firefighters to make the summer a little bit more tolerable for older folks in the community.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The collaboration between the Theta Delta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and local firefighters to donate fans to the elderly and vulnerable is a crucial initiative in El Paso, where summer temperatures can be extreme. This effort directly addresses the needs of a segment of the population that is often most at risk from heat-related illnesses. Given El Paso's desert climate, the donation of fans can significantly improve the living conditions of older adults and those with limited financial resources, helping to prevent heat exhaustion and other heat-related health issues. As the summer months approach, this kind of community support will be vital in ensuring the well-being of El Paso's most susceptible residents, and it will be worth watching to see if other local organizations follow suit with similar initiatives to bolster public safety during the hottest part of the year.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 21, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) -- An alumni chapter here in El Paso for the first national intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity for African-American men came together with local firefighters to make the summer a little bit more tolerable for older folks in the community. The Theta Delta Lambda Chapter ...
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