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Beat the Heat

A/C Collection Drive and Fundraiser

Last summer, Tarrant County experienced at least one heat-related death per week during the summer. (Tarrant County Public Health, 2023)

Help protect our most vulnerable populations against dangerous temperatures by donating to our Beat the Heat air conditioner unit drive and fundraiser.

We’re raising funds to purchase A/C units to help older adults and disabled individuals without sufficient access to air conditioning keep cool and prevent serious illness during the hot summer months.

The Beat the Heat collection drive runs through September 30.

 

Get Involved

  • DONATE money using the link below to purchase new A/C units
  • SPREAD THE WORD to your friends and neighbors to help save lives in Tarrant County!

Together, we can Get United to protect vulnerable populations against preventable heat-related deaths. Join us by giving below.

A $400 donation will cover the cost of purchasing and installing one A/C unit. To cover the cost of one unit, add $400 in the 'Other Amount' section.

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  • Volunteers gather for UWTC's Day of Action, the official launch of our Beat the Heat program.

Our Mission in Action

Ryan Vyas, UWTC Summer 2024 Intern

Empowering Future Leaders Through Education and Opportunity

09/12/24

United Way of Tarrant County’s mission extends beyond providing essential services to the community; we are equally committed to nurturing the next generation of leaders. This summer, we worked with individuals ranging from high school to graduate students to help them grow their knowledge and professional experiences.

Volunteers gather for UWTC's Day of Action, the official launch of our Beat the Heat program.

Volunteers Help Residents Beat the Heat

07/01/24

When Charisma Patterson signed up to volunteer for United Way of Tarrant County’s Day of Action, she wanted to help her community, but she never anticipated how deeply the experience would touch her.

Volunteers from Spartan Carrier Group help distribute A/C units to Tarrant County residents.

UWTC Launches Beat the Heat Program to Provide Free A/C Units to Vulnerable Residents

06/21/24

As part of its mission to serve the local community in times of crisis, today, United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) launched its third annual Beat the Heat program on the organization’s planned Day of Action.