A gay couple who spent years helping houseless people has passed away. Jayson Conner, 48, died from a heart attack at his home on June 28. His partner, Jeffrey Newman, 58, died on July 2, though the cause and location of his death have not been publicly disclosed.

The couple had been distributing backpacks filled with essentials to those in need since 2018, eventually assembling a team of volunteers to help with the effort, known as Backpacks for the Streets. The couple's project provided over 180,000 backpacks with items like food, clothing, and personal care products. Further details about their work and deaths are available from The New York Times.