ABC15 Water Drive
From June 1 — 30, St. Vincent de Paul partners with ABC15, The Spot Arizona 61, Bashas', Food City, and AJ's Fine Foods to ensure that Arizona’s most vulnerable individuals have access to lifesaving hydration and heat relief.
Our goal is to raise over $50,000 in online donations so that vulnerable individuals have access to lifesaving hydration throughout the summer heat.
We can’t do this without you. Here’s how you can help.
Become a Community Fundraiser
Gather your colleagues, friends or family to raise money to hydrate those in need in your community.
Water Truck Program
One team at St. Vincent de Paul is hitting the streets daily with compassion, cold water, and critical support. SVdP’s Water Truck program is more than just mobile heat relief, it’s a lifeline.
The Water Truck team delivers about 400 bottles of water and 75 pounds of ice a day during the hottest months. But their impact goes far beyond hydration. They also distribute snacks, hats, cooling towels, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
Respite Centers
At both the Phoenix and Mesa Dining Rooms, extended summer hours offer safe, cool, and welcoming spaces for about 250 individuals every afternoon. Guests can access air conditioning, cold water, snacks, hygiene kits, and basic supplies.
But relief goes beyond physical needs. Guests can relax with movies, music, and snacks, and even take time to rest or sleep on yoga mats—a rare and deeply needed comfort. Each site also connects guests with hot meals, workforce development support, and immediate access to shelter programs, creating a powerful bridge out of homelessness.
Overnight Heat Relief Shelter
St. Vincent de Paul partners with the City of Phoenix to operate an overnight heat relief shelter at the Phoenix Dining Room. The shelter serves 170 men and women, offering safe sleep, connection to services, and relief from the deadly overnight heat.
