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EXTREME HEAT
IS DEADLY
We must act now.

While other states brace for hurricanes or tornadoes, Arizona faces a different threat: extreme heat. It’s not just uncomfortable—it’s deadly. In fact, extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States, responsible for more deaths each year than hurricanes, tornadoes, lightning, and floods combined.

Since 2014, over 3,200 people in Maricopa County have lost their lives due to heat-related causes. The crisis rapidly accelerated from 2019-2023—demanding urgent attention and action.

In 2024 alone, 608 people in our community died of heat-related causes.

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Valley of the Sun United Way is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, and your donation is tax deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. Please keep your receipt as your official record. We'll email it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

With your help, we can make a real difference.

By coming together as a community, we can deliver life-saving relief to individuals and families who are most at risk. Your contribution has an immediate impact:

Cooling Resources

$20 monthly or $240 one-time ensures a family of 3 has access to cooling resources, water and food for a full week.
$
240
USD
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First Aid Kits

Provides 40 first aid kits for wound care at the heat relief network cooling and respite centers.
$
100
USD
Donate

Snack Packs

Supplies nourishing snack packs for 10 people, containing granola bars, cereal, fruit snacks and more.
$
60
USD
Donate

Heat Relief Kits

Provides essential relief kits for 5 individuals, including sunscreen, a cooling towel, lip balm, lotion, electrolyte packets and sunglasses.
$
20
USD
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Cases of Water

Provides two cases of water for distribution in the Valley.
$
10
USD
Donate

Donations will support Maricopa County nonprofits and Heat Relief Network, a collaborative initiative, provides water, cooling, and donation sites across the Valley to prevent heat-related illnesses and deaths among vulnerable populations.

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