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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Adrienne Martinez

Who Were Jayson Conner and Jeffrey Newman? Couple Who Dedicated Lives to Homeless Died Days Apart

'Backpacks for the Street' initiative co-founders and couple Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, passed away days apart (Credit: Instagram/positivelyjeffrey)

The deaths of New York charity founders Jayson Conner, 48, and Jeffrey Newman, 58, within four days of each other have left volunteers, donors and the homeless community mourning two men whose lives became synonymous with compassion.

The married couple devoted years to helping people experiencing homelessness through a grassroots initiative that distributed thousands of backpacks filled with essential supplies across New York City.

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