During a heat wave, water is a lifesaving item. People are exposed to the weather all day, and in LA, there are very few day centers where you can escape the heat even momentarily. When someone is dehydrated, it affects everything. They are at higher risk for heat stroke, of course, but other health issues are worse, like asthma and COPD. Dehydration puts you at risk for kidney failure, especially if you have to take diuretics for heart failure, which is common in the homeless population. There is no real water source on the street. People do not have a way to bathe, cool down, or get drinking water. People are dependent on the water that is brought to them by the community. To volunteer email: [email protected] Thank you to our friends @waterdropla #homeless #homelessness #love #charity #poverty #covid #help #community #donate #homelesslivesmatter #nonprofit #support #volunteer #helpingothers #homelessnessawareness #photography #homelesspeople #losangeles #coronavirus #street #endhomelessness #giveback #heatwave #water #drinkingwater #cleanwater