As temperatures soared to 90 degrees in May, forecasts predict another scorching, dry Utah summer. To combat the dangerous effects of extreme heat—exhaustion, heat stroke, severe dehydration, critical sunburns, and even death—the Mission has enhanced its efforts to help our homeless community.

We’ve made two significant upgrades this year:

A new bottle-filling station in the Mission’s foyer, ensures easy access to clean drinking water. In May, our first full month of use, we have filled over 4,000 bottles.

Expanded ice machines now provide enough ice to meet the increasing demand in our kitchen and fill coolers we take Seek and Rescue street outreach.

Cold ice is especially vital during our Seek and Rescue outreaches, where our staff and volunteers visit local homeless camps to provide relief. We distribute Care Kits—which include water, hats, and sunscreen—and invite those in need to come to the Mission, where they can cool off, clean up, and hydrate. But beyond physical care, we offer something deeper: a community of support, faith, sobriety, employment opportunities, and self-sustained housing.

Last year, thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide:

12,966 bottles of water and over 900 reusable water bottles

601 hats

1,211 bottles of sunscreen

321 sticks of lip balmWe need your help again this year. Here’s how you can make a difference:

We need your help again this year! Here’s how you can make a difference:

Volunteer—Join our outreach team to visit homeless camps and provide supplies. Reach out to our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@rescuesaltlake.org.

Donate supplies—We need refillable water bottles, brimmed hats, travel-size sunscreen, lip balm, lightweight long-sleeve shirts, soap, shampoo, socks, and underwear of all sizes.

Give—Donate now at RescueSaltLake.org, or by calling 801-746-1006 for a secure phone donation.

Your support can prevent tragedy and introduce someone to Jesus. Together, we can save lives!