Good Heat Respite News for 2026

We’re grateful to share that the Northeast Valley Consortium Heat Respite project has once again been funded for 2026 by Ascension Lutheran Church. This support will make it possible to prepare at least 16 lunch packs, just as we did in 2025.

New Journey is scheduled to complete five lunch packs, including the potential for another partner pack with students from Inspiration Academy—a collaboration that was a highlight last year. In addition to lunch packs, the funding will also provide water pallets and electrolyte powder for Arizona Faith Network cooling sites.

Thank you, New Journey, for being the inspiration behind a model that has grown across the consortium and continues to help save lives during Arizona’s hot summers.