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SUMMER 2023

Gilbert residents, businesses donate 20,537 bottles of water to heat relief effort

Posted 10/14/23

This summer’s record-breaking heat was matched with another record in Gilbert.

Town residents and businesses 20,537 bottles of water during the 2023  Heat Relief Network  drive, …

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SUMMER 2023

Gilbert residents, businesses donate 20,537 bottles of water to heat relief effort

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This summer’s record-breaking heat was matched with another record in Gilbert.

Town residents and businesses donated 20,537 bottles of water during the 2023 Heat Relief Network drive, almost tripling the amount collected in 2022, according to a release.

In addition to the 2,576 gallons of water collected, Gilbert activated respite centers throughout the summer to provide the unsheltered or residents who were experiencing issues with their air conditioning a place to escape the heat, the release stated.

Gilbert officials offered a special thank you to financial donor Felix Construction for sponsoring Takeout Tuesdays at the respite sites, as well as the following for their contributions and donations:  

  • AZCEND: Shuttle services from I-HELP, shower trailer and case management. 
  • One Small Step – Clothes Cabin: Clean clothing and hats. 
  • Salvation Army: Cots, cot covers, pillows, snacks, heat relief kits and lunches. 
  • Redemption Church - Gilbert, Seville Stake and Stapley Stake: Providing respite locations, lunches, volunteers and more.  

The next drive will begin in May 2024, according to the city.