GET INVOLVED IN AFN’S HEAT RELIEF EFFORTS

Arizona summers are deadly—and for our neighbors experiencing homelessness or heat vulnerability, access to water, shade, and compassion can be life-saving. That’s why AFN coordinates a Heat Relief and Respite Program each year to offer cooling, hydration, safety, and community care across the Valley.

Last year alone, we saw over 48,000 heat relief visits across our sites. In 2025, we need your help more than ever. Please read below to find ways you can get involved.

• Make a Financial Gift
  Your donation keeps sites open, staffed, and supplied with water, snacks, and critical care items. You can also sponsor a site for a day or a week.
  Click here to give

• Volunteer at a Heat Relief Site
  Offer a smile, a cold bottle of water, and a safe, welcoming space. Volunteers are essential to creating a compassionate presence at our respite centers.
  Click here to volunteer

• Donate Water & Supplies
  High-need items include: Bottled water (most urgent!), cooling towels, hats, sunscreen, umbrellas, hygiene kits (wipes, deodorant, lip balm), nonperishable snacks. Use our Amazon Wish List to donate items here.
  Drop-off locations and full list can be found on this page above.

• Host a Community Supply Drive
  Engage your congregation, office, or neighborhood to collect supplies. We’ll support your drive with flyers and coordinate drop-off or pickup.

• Become a Site Partner
  If your organization has a cool space and caring volunteers, consider becoming a host site. AFN provides signage, training, and operational guidance.

• Attend a Training
  Our trainings help volunteers and community members understand the impact of extreme heat and how to respond with care and dignity.

• Offer Your Professional Skills
  Medical professionals, mental health providers, social workers, and chaplains can make a vital difference for guests in need of deeper care.

• Spread the Word
  Help us get the word out! Share our updates and flyers on social media or in your community. Awareness can save lives.

• Pray and Advocate
  Keep our neighbors in your prayers, and take action for systemic change. AFN provides tools for faith-rooted advocacy around housing and climate justice.