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Dallas-based corporate development investment firm KDC has donated over 200,000 water bottles to local charities, recognizing North Texas’ familiarity with triple-digit heat.
The initiative, which began in April, has been involved collaborations with 10 nonprofit organizations, resulting in the distribution of five truckloads filled with natural spring water to support charity efforts.
“We reached out to a variety of community groups and one of the biggest needs they communicated right now is hydration, especially as the heat continues,” KDC CEO, Steve Van Amburgh, said. “As DFW continues to see record-high heat, it’s advised to drink plenty of fluids and stay in the air conditioning. However, that is just not possible for those without a home or shelter, so as a company we are trying to lend these organizations a helping hand while they serve the city’s most vulnerable populations.”
Each water bottle provided by KDC and the Lee Ann and Steven Van Ambrugh Foundation features a BELOVED label and is designed to be high-quality and reusable.
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“I personally know three people in the last month who have had heat-related emergencies and not all of them were individuals who lacked access to clean water,” COO of Dallas 24 Hour Club, Tim Grigsby, said. “Think of the individuals experiencing homelessness right now who don’t have access to water. It’s imperative that we do our part to ensure their safety during these hot summer months, and one way we do that is by providing a cooling station with the Beloved Water Bottles so individuals can cool down and hydrate. The positive messages provide inspiration for a person who is down on their luck and trying to better their life. Even the smallest message of encouragement leads to great change.”
As the heat index continues to rise, the company remains committed to continuing its distribution efforts, ensuring the safety and well-being of those affected by the relentless heat in North Texas.
“One of KDC’s core beliefs is giving back to the communities, like Dallas, where we live and work,” Van Amburgh said. “We are developers by occupation, so we love working with nonprofits such as Dallas 24 Hour Club and OurCalling to help create their much-needed facilities. This is where we identified the need for reusable water bottles, and since the heat isn’t stopping, neither is the plan to continue distributing water.”
