“As the Valley experiences longer periods of extreme heat, SRP recognizes the importance of supporting organizations that help address the increasing needs of our community, especially those of our most vulnerable residents,” said Anne Rickard, Director of Community Partnerships at SRP. “By partnering with agencies that manage both outdoor heat exposure and unsafe indoor conditions, we can help reduce heat-related risks.”
The funding will be augmented by SRP employee volunteer efforts. Earlier this year, to prepare for the summer months, employees built 3,250 heat relief kits, three times as many as in 2025, and distributed them to four local agencies, which included the Arizona Faith Network, Circle the City, Phoenix Rescue Mission, and St. Vincent de Paul.
“Extreme heat is one of the most serious risks facing older adults and low-income families in Arizona,” said Tami Bohannon, President and CEO at AllThrive365. “With summers growing longer and more intense, SRP’s investment in AC repair and replacement serves the community as both a cost-saving utility upgrade and a critical health intervention. This support helps our neighbors stay safe, remain independent, and age longer and healthier in their own homes.”
Recipients of SRP’s 2026 heat relief support include All Thrive 365 (Formerly Foundation for Senior Living), Arizona Faith Network, Arizona Sustainability Alliance, Casa Grande CG Helps, Circle the City, Justa Center, Keys to Change, Phoenix ToolBank, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul, Stardust, The Nature Conservancy, Valley of the Sun United Way and Wildfire.
SRP also provides $5 million to the SRP Bill Assistance Program administered by Wildfire. These funds are allocated to various nonprofit community organizations that assist eligible SRP customers in need with utility bill assistance. SRP offers multiple options to help customers manage energy costs, reduce energy use and access community support. To learn more, contact SRP 24/7 at 602-236-8888 or 602-236-1111 (Spanish) or visit srp.net/heretohelp.
