PHOENIX — A Valley nonprofit announced that it rescued more than 700 unhoused people who were living on the streets during the hottest months of the year.

On Thursday, the Phoenix Rescue Mission (PRM) announced the results of its annual Code:Red heat relief campaign, which ran from May 1 to Oct. 15.

The mission said it rescued a total of 712 people during that time period by helping them find temporary or permanent housing or by enrolling them in a recovery program.

More details about the Code:Red heat relief campaign

While rescuing those who are unhoused from the heat is the main goal of the heat relief campaign, PRM also brings aid to people by handing out water bottles and Hope Totes, which are tote bags containing personal hygiene items.

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