Madison Weil is a multimedia journalist for ABC 10News.
For those experiencing homelessness, winter weather can be life-threatening. Wendy Wagener, who has been homeless for three years, knows all too well how brutal the cold nights can be.“If you’re out here freezing with nothing, you’re not going to sleep,' said Wagener. On Monday, Wendy heard about the distribution of heavy-duty thermal coats near Petco Park. These unique coats double as sleeping bags and offer much more than warmth.
”For Wendy, the coat isn’t just about warmth — it also offers her a sense of safety.“People can’t see if you’re a female or a male,” she said. “It’s safety and survival. Being a woman, people look at me as prey.”This winter, the Lucky Duck Foundation aims to distribute 4,500 of these sleeping bag coats across San Diego County. Beyond this immediate need, the foundation is also raising funds for future outreach efforts to help individuals experiencing homelessness find long-term solutions.
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