As the Arizona sun blazed with its familiar summer ferocity, our community came together with something even stronger—compassion. This season, My Wish for My Community proudly wrapped up our Hydration Drive, donating an incredible 130 cases of bottled water to the Arizona Heat Relief Cooling Stations.

Each case, each bottle, represents more than just water—it’s a lifeline. It’s a gesture of kindness for those enduring the desert heat without the comfort of shade, shelter, or hydration. Together, we turned a simple necessity into an act of grace.

Alongside our hydration efforts, we concluded our Shoes and Backpack Drive for the Homeless, ensuring that many individuals facing hardship received new footwear and essential supplies to carry them through daily challenges. Every pair of shoes and every filled backpack became a message of dignity, hope, and renewal.

This achievement was only possible because of our volunteers, families, and friends who collected, packed, and delivered every item with care. You showed that when our community unites, we can transform compassion into action—drop by drop, step by step.

As we close these drives, we carry forward the reminder that small acts of giving create ripples and turn into great waves of change.

Let’s keep the momentum flowing—because every act of care keeps our community strong, refreshed, and inspired.

Molly Budhiraja

— The My Wish for My Community Team