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  • Denton Record-Chronicle

    The hardy volunteers who ensure people can stay hydrated, no questions asked, in Denton’s summer heat

    By Christian McPhate Staff Writer,

    23 hours ago
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    Denton Water Project volunteers use Facebook to trade updates on the water coolers they’ve stocked and iced down around town. Courtesy photo/Denton Water Project via Facebook

    Three times a day, dozens of volunteers with the Denton Water Project fill coolers strategically placed around town with free water bottles and ice. The volunteers are seeing an increased demand from people experiencing homelessness in Denton.

    Their numbers have risen 20% since last year, the annual January point-in-time survey found.

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    A volunteer just filled this ice chest to the brim with cool water for anyone to take. The Denton Water Project has five coolers located around town, and volunteers check on each location three times a day. Courtesy photo/Denton Water Project via Facebook
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