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When the Heat Becomes Too Much to Bear

Your Compassion Keeps Neighbors Safe

Summer heat waves aren't just uncomfortable, they can be deadly. In the Eastern United States, rising temperatures put our most vulnerable neighbors at serious risk: seniors on fixed incomes choosing between air conditioning and groceries, families in un-air-conditioned apartments, and people experiencing homelessness with no escape from dangerous heat.

This is when communities prove what they're made of. When the thermometer climbs and lives hang in the balance, The Salvation Army's heat relief programs become lifelines, powered by neighbors who understand that keeping someone cool today might save their life.

The Hidden Crisis in Plain Sight

Extreme heat kills more people in the U.S. each year than storms, floods, or lightning.¹ But heat-related deaths are largely preventable when communities come together. Across our Eastern Territory, we're seeing record-breaking temperatures earlier and lasting longer, putting unprecedented strain on families already struggling to make ends meet.

Nationwide, The Salvation Army provided over 9 million nights of shelter and emergency assistance to more than 3 million individuals and families facing crisis.² Our Eastern Territory centers are part of this critical safety net, opening doors when extreme heat threatens lives.

How We Keep Communities Cool and Safe

Cooling Centers and Emergency Shelter

When temperatures soar, we open our doors. Our community centers, corps buildings, and emergency shelters become refuges where anyone can escape dangerous heat. We provide air conditioning, water, basic meals, and a safe place to rest until the heat wave passes.

Utility Assistance Programs

We help families keep their electricity on when cooling costs spike. Emergency financial assistance covers utility bills, prevents shut-offs, and ensures families don't have to choose between staying cool and putting food on the table.

Choosing to Give Provides Life-Saving Relief

$25 - Can help provide cooling center access, water, and a safe place to rest for one person during a heat emergency

$50 - Can help deliver emergency utility assistance to help keep a family's power on during a heat wave

$100 - Can help fund mobile outreach with hydration supplies for people experiencing homelessness

$250 - Can help sponsor cooling center operations serving vulnerable neighbors during extreme heat

$500 - Can help provide comprehensive relief services in an emergency

The truth is, every dollar helps protect someone from dangerous heat

PROVIDE HEAT RELIEF

Finding Heat Relief and Summer Support

Emergency Assistance & Utility Help:

Utility & Rent Assistance: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/utility-rent-assistance/
National Emergency Shelters: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/homelessness/emergency-shelters/
Eastern Territory Youth Services: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usa-eastern-territory/empower-youth/

Summer Programs for Children & Youth:

Summer Camps: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/youth-services/summer-camps/
After-School Programs: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/teach-kids/
Youth Services General: https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/youth-services/

Find Local Services:

Location Search: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/eastern-territory/location-search/

24/7 Crisis Support: Call 2-1-1 for local emergency services

If you are experiencing a heat-related medical emergency, call 911 immediately. For non-emergency heat relief resources, contact your local Salvation Army or call 2-1-1

¹ https://www.epa.gov/climate-indicators/climate-change-indicators-heat-related-deaths
https://weather.com/safety/heat/news/2021-06-03-heat-america-fatalities

²The Salvation Army 2024 National Annual Report