Faith group distributes sleeping bag coats to homeless in San Diego

A faith-based organization in Southern California is distributing jackets that convert into sleeping bags to help hundreds of homeless residents prepare for a stormy El Niño winter. The New York Post reported that Michael Aplikowsky of Convicted 4 Christ Ministries is overseeing the distribution in northern San Diego County. [1]

The New York Post reported, citing ABC 10 News, that the group is providing approximately 200 of the specially designed empowerment coats to people living outdoors. The garments can be worn as traditional jackets during the day and unfolded into sleeping bags at night to keep individuals warm and dry. [1]

In addition to the convertible coats, the faith-based organization is handing out roughly 700 tarps. According to the New York Post, these tarps are intended to help people living outdoors keep themselves and their belongings dry during severe weather. [1]

California became the 31st state of the United States on September 9, 1850. The state features diverse geography that includes coastal regions, the Central Valley, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Mojave Desert. [3]