Hydrate PHX launches in June 2026. Free water. Real events. People on the ground when heat turns deadly.
608 people died from heat in Maricopa County last year. This is where we start doing something about it. Hydrate PHX makes its first public distribution at the Avondale Juneteenth Celebration, handing out free sponsor-branded water cartons to families and community members.
Why Juneteenth: It's a celebration of freedom and community. It falls at the start of Phoenix's deadliest heat window. And it happens in Avondale, the city where Hydrate PHX was born. There's no better place to launch.
Hydrate PHX isn't waiting until everything is perfect. We're building and shipping in real time. Here's where we are and where we're headed.
Articles of Incorporation filed with the Arizona Corporation Commission. Hydrate PHX, Inc. established as an Arizona nonprofit corporation.
Full website deployed at hydratephx.org with crisis data, mission statement, and sponsor information. Public presence established.
Federal tax-exempt status application filed with the IRS. EIN obtained, bank account opened, organizational operations formalized.
Onboard the first sponsor partner. Begin carton design, co-packing coordination, and production planning for launch event.
Hydrate PHX debuts at the Avondale Juneteenth Celebration. Free water to families and community members. The first cartons hit the ground.
Expand to additional events, cooling centers, and heat relief sites across the metro area throughout peak heat season. Build the distribution network.
Event announcements, volunteer sign-ups, and impact reports go out via our email list. One email per month off-season, weekly during heat season. No spam.
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Hydrate PHX is looking for volunteers, sponsors, and supporters to help make the Juneteenth launch a success.