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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
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- 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
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