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Water as Lifeline in Omaha Heat | Omaha News
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- Jul 17, 2026
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- 87
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Summary
When Omaha swelters, the Open Door Mission steps up—distributing over 6,000 bottles of water weekly thanks to iHeart Media’s Hydrate for Hope drive. For those battling homelessness or addiction, each bottle is more than refreshment—it’s a lifeline. Shawn Bartlett, once reliant on car wash water during his own struggles, now helps others find stability. Hoss Michaels, who launched the drive a decade ago, believes even one bottle can spark transformation. While the summer drive has ended, donations still roll in—and free meals are always available at the Garland Thompson Men’s Center. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f2540223f6e998be