Arizona is one of the hottest places on earth from May to September!
Did you know:
Lives are at risk this summer
Last year was the hottest summer Phoenix has ever had. And it was the deadliest one on record for people experiencing homelessness.
This year could be even worse. None of us can stop it, but together we can help save lives.
Lives are at risk this summer
Last year was the hottest summer Phoenix has ever had. And it was the deadliest one on record for people experiencing homelessness.
This year could be even worse. None of us can stop it, but together we can help save lives.
Did you know:
Arizona is one of the hottest places on earth from May to September!*
Why does Code:Red matter?
For the five years I’ve been part of the Mission, I’ve known that Code:Red was a non-negotiable part of our ministry. Last year I got a stark reminder of how critical your help is– both for today and eternity.
Jesus calls us to to be His hands and feet. What better way to help?
The Hell that is Summer on the Phoenix Streets
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Deadly Summers Getting Worse
The last four years have set records for heat-related deaths in Maricopa County.
The Danger is Real
When the temperature exceeds 100 in the Valley, just 15 minutes of exposure can cause permanent damage. In 2023 we saw 645 heat-related deaths, which is a 52% increase over 2022 – and a 750% increase in the last 10 years.
Click below to find out how the heat impacts the body, and why our need to help our homeless neighbors this time of year is so important.
When the temperature exceeds 100 in the Valley, just 15 minutes of exposure can cause permanent damage. In 2023 we saw 645 heat-related deaths, which is a 52% increase over 2022 – and a 750% increase in the last 10 years.
See below to find out how the heat impacts the body, and why our need to help our homeless neighbors this time of year is so important.
The Body
Under the duress of high temperatures, the body is at a much greater risk of dehydration, heatstroke, illness — and even death.
The Heart & Circulatory System
If a homeless neighbor already suffers from high blood pressure and heart disease, heat can mean death. Heat can send an already overworked heart into crisis.
The Stomach & Intestines
In extreme heat, our bodies need 4 liters of water a day, twice the normal amount. The combination of heat and a lack of adequate water can be deadly.
Feet & Extremities
The Phoenix pavement can hit 200 degrees at the hottest time of day, causing painful swelling of the feet and an unsafe rise in the body’s temperature.
The Brain & Nervous System
In Phoenix’s intense summer heat, one’s body temperature can rise in minutes. Anything above 104 degrees is dangerous for the brain.
The Brain & Nervous System
In Phoenix’s intense summer heat, one’s body temperature can rise in minutes. Anything above 104 degrees is dangerous for the brain.
The Body
Under the duress of high temperatures, the body is at a much greater risk of dehydration, heatstroke, illness — and even death.
The Heart & Circulatory System
If a homeless neighbor already suffers from high blood pressure and heart disease, heat can mean death. Heat can send an already overworked heart into crisis.
The Stomach & Intestines
In extreme heat, our bodies need 4 liters of water a day, twice the normal amount. The combination of heat and a lack of adequate water can be deadly.
Feet & Extremities
The Phoenix pavement can hit 200 degrees at the hottest time of day, causing painful swelling of the feet and an unsafe rise in the body’s temperature.
At high temperatures, the entire body is at a much greater risk of dehydration, heatstroke, illness — and even death.
No one is in more danger than our homeless neighbors.
Every dollar you give can save a life and
share the love of Jesus!
". . . blessed is the one who is kind to the needy."
– Proverbs 14:21b
Join Code:Red Now!
Every dollar you give will help provide life-saving water, shelter from the sun, “Hope Tote” hygiene kits, and more for someone experiencing homelessness in Phoenix. But any amount you can give today will save lives.
Your gift today will not only help save lives by helping people escape the dangerous summer heat. It will also help them get connected to the Mission, which can lead to the life God intended them to live.
It may sound simple, but a bottle of water or a hygiene kit really can lead to a whole new life!
Water Drop-Off Locations
You can help transform lives and share God’s love with life-giving water!
The next time you’re at the grocery store, consider buying an extra pack of water bottles to help us distribute to our neighbors in need. You can drop off water bottles at any of the locations below. Every drop can help save a life!
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