In 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperatures

In 2024, Phoenix started its very first 24/7 cooling and heat respite center to provide life-saving refuge from extreme desert temperatures. The program offered air conditioning, water, rest areas, pet accommodations and case management. The city later moved the round-the-clock service to a larger downtown building at 20 W. Jackson Street, where it continues to provide heat relief.

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