As the summer heat scorched through Gilbert, the town’s Heat Relief Program stood as a beacon of community effort and support. Local churches, non-profits, and residents came together to provide much-needed reprieve to those struggling to stay cool through a record-breaking summer. According to the official news fromGilbert’s website, the program operated in partnership with the Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) and was integral in preventing heat-related illnesses and deaths, particularly among the Valley’s vulnerable populations.
Among the program’s allies were AZCEND s I HELP program, One Small Step-Clothes Cabin, and the Salvation Army, organizations essential to ensure that residents at respite sites received meals, snacks, and were able to quickly access showers via a mobile shower trailer. Town facilities too stepped up, places like McQueen Activity Center and the Gilbert Community Center, to double as cooling and collection sites, providing a cool space along with water, sunscreen, and hats. The town’s staff, including park rangers and public safety teams, took the initiative to actively distribute water and other sun safety supplies across the community.
The level of generosity seen this summer was exceptional, with Gilbert businesses and residents donating around 520 cases of water and over 100 reusable water bottles. Notable contributions, as stated by thetown’s announcement,included Rozenhart Family Chiropractic organizing a drive that turned in 60 cases of water, the American Legion amassing approximately 200 cases of water, and various other businesses and community members making significant contributions.
The Heat Relief Network, therefore, stood not just as a service, but as a testament to the sentiment that defines community. Nearly 100 residents directly benefited from these efforts, a tangible result that underscores the success of the program. Going beyond the call, Gilbert’s community spirit remained unwavering even as temperatures peaked, showing the power of collective action in providing relief in critical times, as the town expressed its gratitude for every helping hand that contributed to this cause. More information on the relief efforts and future planning can be found atGilbert’s Heat Relief Program’s webpage.
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