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Summer Heat Relief

Even before global warming, Texas summers were scorchers.

Last year was the warmest on record for the DFW area with 43 days of 100-degree temperatures or higher.

Although this summer has started out cooler than normal, the rains are gradually moving away from the Metroplex and temperatures are climbing. Ninety degrees is still hot, especially for those without air-conditioning. The humidity only makes it worse.

It's the poor who really feel the heat – in more ways than one. High electric bills and increased food costs put an unavoidable burden on needy families.

Many of them depend on The Salvation Army to make ends meet.

Summer Heat Relief Services

  • Cooling Stations – 15 air-conditioned locations where people can cool off during the day.
  • Free electric fans.
  • Grocery bags to help offset increased food costs.
  • Free lunches for children at Salvation Army community centers to replace free lunch programs normally furnished at school.
  • Child care – Nine of our community centers provide summer-long, full-day child care. Total: 450 children.
  • Utility bill assistance – Financial help to address spikes in utility costs.

Salvation Army Cooling Station Locations

  • Arlington
    712 W. Abram
    Arlington, TX 76013
    817-860-1836
  • Dallas
    • Carr P. Collins Social Service Ctr
      5302 Harry Hines Blvd.
      Dallas, TX 75235
      214-424-7000
    • Cedar Crest
      1007 Hutchins Rd.
      Dallas, TX 75203
      214-941-7404
    • Dallas Temple (Love Field Area)
      6500 Harry Hines
      Dallas, TX 75235
      214-956-6025
  • Denton
    1508 East McKinney St
    Denton, TX 76201
    940-566-3800
  • Fort Worth
    • 1855 E. Lancaster Ave.
      Fort Worth, TX 76103
      817-344-1811
    • 3923 NW 24th St.
      Fort Worth, TX 76106
      817-624-3111
  • Garland
    451 W. Avenue D
    Garland, TX 75040
    972-272-4531
  • Irving
    250 East Grauwyler
    Irving, TX 75061
    972-438-6553
  • Lewisville
    207 Elm Street
    Lewisville, TX 75057
    972-353-9400
  • McKinney
    600 Wilson Creek Pkwy
    McKinney, TX 75069
    972-542-6694
  • Oak Cliff
    1617 W. Jefferson
    Dallas, TX 75208
    214-941-5911
  • Plano
    3528 E. 14th
    Plano, TX 75074
    972-423-8254
  • Pleasant Grove
    8341 Elam Rd
    Dallas, TX 75217
    214-398-6619
  • Waxahachie
    620 Farley St.
    Waxahachie, TX 75165
    972-937-7727