When the temperature drops to freezing or there’s cold rain and snow in the forecast, Vincent “Bones” Blackson and others like him at the United Planning Organization will drive a hypothermia van around the District to make sure people experiencing homelessness can stay warm.

This will be the 18th winter Blackson hits the road.

“We’re just like the police when they have all hands on deck. We do the same thing with inclement weather,” he says.

Known as “Bones” on the streets, Blackson says he knows not everyone who is experiencing homelessness wants to come off the streets even in the winter. So he brings what he calls comfort supplies with him whenever he goes out.

Source: DC Man Will Drive Hypothermia Van for 18th Winter to Help People Experiencing Homelessness