With the heat index expected to climb above 110 degrees across North Texas, OurCalling is extending its hours and increasing street outreach to protect people experiencing homelessness.
The Dallas nonprofit has activated its “Beat the Heat” response plan, keeping its Navigation Center open until 8 p.m. through Friday, July 24. The center normally closes at 3 p.m. on weekdays.
Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling tells 1080 KRLD the organization begins its extreme-heat response when the heat index reaches dangerous levels…