Everything about the backpack is about hope..

We understand that it’s not going to cure homelessness;

we don’t pretend it’s going to cure homelessness.

But it does say to somebody, ‘Hey, you know what? We care.’

– Mr. Newman in 2020

 

At the end of the speaking a Cardinal lit in a tree (below) and sang his heart out.

 

Jayson Conner and Jeffrey Newman Gave Thousands of Backpacks to Those in Need -NYTimes

by Clay Risen

Thank you William, Giselle, and the entire group of ‘Backpacks for the Street’ volunteers.

M’Finda Gardeners and the entire Sara Roosevelt Park Community Coalition were honored to have this vigil to acknowledge and celebrate the lives of Jayson Conner and Jeffrey Newman.