AYLUS Morris Branch members partnered with the Educational Center for Life Careers (ECLC), a New Jersey nonprofit organization that provides education, job training, and support services for children and adults with special needs. Together, they organized a clothing donation drive to support ECLC participants and families in the local community.
Members collected more than 100 pieces of clothing, including shirts, pants, jackets, sweaters, and other everyday essentials for children and adults. Before the donation was delivered, volunteers carefully inspected each item to ensure it was clean, in good condition, and suitable for use. The clothing was then neatly folded, organized by type and size, and packed to help ECLC staff distribute the donations efficiently to those who need them most.
On the morning of September 6, 2026, AYLUS members delivered the organized donations to ECLC. The clothing will directly benefit individuals with disabilities and their families, helping provide practical necessities while easing financial burdens. The donation also promotes environmental sustainability by extending the life of gently used clothing and reducing textile waste.
This project gave AYLUS members an opportunity to practice teamwork, organization, and compassionate service. By supporting ECLC’s mission of empowering individuals with special needs to achieve greater independence and participate fully in their communities, members learned how small acts of kindness can have a meaningful impact. AYLUS Morris Branch is grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with ECLC and looks forward to continuing this partnership through future service projects that strengthen our community and improve the lives of those we serve.
Volunteers:
2 hours: Kelly Nie, Shirley Nie，William Liu
Advisors:
Xue Gu
Linna Wang