Campaign Aims to Protect Homeless, Elderly From Heat

Phoenix Rescue Mission will partner with the cities of Phoenix, Peoria and Glendale for the fifth year in a row to serve vulnerable populations who are susceptible to summer heat fatalities.
According to data, the Code:Red Summer Heat Relief Campaign has already made a noticeable difference in helping to protect the homeless and elderly shut-ins who are most endangered by rising temperatures.
“We started this campaign in 2013 and have continued to expand our efforts every year,” said Phoenix Rescue Mission CEO Jay Cory. “According to the latest data from the county, heat-related deaths among the homeless have followed a downward trend since our campaign began five years ago. We hope that number continues to drop, but we desperately need help from the public to make it happen.”
Beginning on May 1 and running through August 31, Phoenix Rescue Mission will partner with several businesses to provide water, socks, toiletries, hats, sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm and more.
The campaign uses the help of volunteers to distribute these goods, and asks for donations of water, socks, sunscreen, hats, toiletries and other heat relief items to help support their efforts.
Info: www.phoenixrescuemission.org