San Diego Faith Based Organization Providing 'Empowerment Coats' To Aid Homeless Amid El Niño – KFI AM 640

San Diego Faith Based Organization Providing ‘Empowerment Coats’ To Aid Homeless Amid El Niño  KFI AM 640

Michael Aplikowsky from Convicted 4 Christ Ministries is distributing 200 "empowerment coats" and 700 tarps to North County's homeless as El Niño rain approaches. The coats, which transform into sleeping bags, aim to keep recipients warm and dry. As El Niño brings more rain to Southern California, a faith-based organization in North County San Diego is helping the homeless with innovative "empowerment coats." Michael Aplikowsky from Convicted 4 Christ Ministries is distributing 200 water-resistant coats that double as sleeping bags to those in need, as reported by ABC 10 News. Additionally, the organization is providing up to 700 tarps to help people stay dry during the wet weather. The coats, which can be worn during the day and transformed into sleeping bags at night, offer a practical solution for those without permanent shelter.

Aplikowsky demonstrated the lightweight design, explaining how they unfold to provide warmth and protection. "Amazingly light. They open up, like this, simply unroll them. And what you have is a jacket," he told ABC 10 News. Among the recipients is Daniel Hurtado, who has been homeless on and off for nearly a decade. He expressed gratitude for the donation, noting its importance with the impending rain and cold nights. "I'd be freezing at night and honestly like it's been and I'm not ready for the rain that's