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As the heat wave eases, the real struggle for vulnerable communities lingers — and cooling centers are stepping up to fill the gap. In Clackamas and Multnomah Counties, shelters and libraries have opened their doors to offer relief, especially for those without homes. At the heart of the response is Rose Vakkai, aka ‘Mama Africa,’ who’s been feeding and cooling over 300 people in a single day through her nonprofit. With no official support and no permanent air-conditioned space, she relies on her own resources and volunteers to keep her community safe — often working late into the night. Her story is a powerful call for compassion and government support during extreme weather.

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