By Mihika Dabhade and Sarah Hammad – Staff Reporters 

The Jonathan Law Fashion Club is running a Winter Clothing Drive to support families in the Milford community who may be struggling during the cold months.

The goal of the drive is to gather warm clothing and donate it to local shelters and organizations that help people in need. Fashion Club Advisor Mrs. Lucia said the idea began with club founder Scarlett Vieira, who wanted to connect the club’s interests with a project that would help others.

“She wanted to do something related to the interests of the Fashion Club that helped members of the larger Milford community,” Lucia said.

The drive was scheduled for the holiday season, a time when many students and families clean out their closets and look for ways to give back. Lucia explained that planning went smoothly overall, with only a few minor challenges related to donation requirements from local organizations.

“There were not really any challenges, other than finding places willing to take the items and some of the restrictions on what certain places will or will not accept,” Vieira said.

Once the drive ends, the Fashion Club will sort the donations and deliver them to places like the Beth-El Shelter.

Vieira, who helped organize the event from the start, said she was motivated by the needs she sees in the community.

“Many people are in the cold and don’t have the means to get themselves clothing,” Vieira said. “Our drive is there to help those in need during the cold and holiday season.”

She has led the planning, including choosing dates, organizing the donation process, and deciding which organizations will receive the clothing.

“The most rewarding part is seeing so many donations and seeing people help contribute to those in need,” she said.

To spread the word around the school, Vieira made flyers and promoted the clothing drive on the morning news.

“I hope that everyone is able to come together and donate and feel for those who need the help this winter,” Vieira said.

Lucia hopes students recognize that even small actions can make a real impact.

“The smallest acts, like bringing in clothing you won’t use anymore, can have a far-reaching impact on people in our community,” she said.

With efforts like this clothing drive, the Fashion Club continues to promote kindness, generosity, and community support at Jonathan Law.