First Day of Summer
June 20 marks the first day of summer – but we all know that temperatures in Phoenix heat up well before then! Heat-related illness is a serious health concern for all residents, but is especially worrisome for individuals experiencing homelessness. While unhoused individuals account for .002% of the population of Maricopa County, this vulnerable population accounts for over 50% of the heat-related deaths experienced in that same geographic area.
To help save lives in these hot summer months, the City of Phoenix has implemented Heat Relief Stations all over the valley – where anyone can go to cool down and get free water. Locate station locations across the valley!
Follow this link to volunteer with the City of Phoenix - without leaving your house!
Build Heat Relief Kits for the Human Services Campus – contact [email protected] for details. Heat Relief Kits deliver much-needed items to serve the immediate needs of individuals experiencing homelessness, such as bottled water, sunscreen and socks.
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United Way Worldwide Day of Action
DAY OF ACTION CHALLENGE
1. Sign up to volunteer (anywhere, anytime – not just with us!) by June 30th
2. Send us your sign up confirmation or proof of sign up via email to [email protected] by Friday, July 15th
3. We will enter your name into a drawing for your chance to win Valley of the Sun United Way swag!
4. We’ll email the lucky winner the week of July 18th
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