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During these warm summer months one North Park non-profit is working overtime to make sure the homeless stay cool.“So whenever it's really hot out, I mean, the level of discomfort is extremely high,” said Calvin Bender.Bender is an Operations Coordinator, Uptown Community Service Center. He shared he once faced homelessness himself and received help at Uptown. “I feel obligated to, you know, rise to the occasion and do as much as I can to help people out as well,” he said.
And while the daytime center doesn’t offer shelter beds, they do offer a place to cool down, food, water, clothing, a mailbox, and a shower.“Because of the heat, there's been an extreme demand for showers,” said Bender. “If you have the means, please, we are accepting donations in the form of hygiene material, deodorant, body wash, lotions, any socks or underwear. We are always in need of socks and underwear, and also belts.
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