The Carbon Chamber of Economic Development Corporation has announced its partnership with Jim Thorpe High School senior Zac Dykas in a supply drive for the Lehighton Domestic Abuse Center.

This month the Carbon Chamber and Economic Development Corporation will be helping in collecting clothing, toiletries, household items and more to support Lehighton's survivors of domestic abuse.Dykas is hopeful that the community will come together over the next four weeks to help make the drive a success. "With your help, we can all better the areas that we live in and help out the members that make it up," said Dykas."We would like to help collect donations and supplies that can help out women that are put in this situation. Some supplies include: Blankets, towels and washcloths, women's pajamas, sweatpants, sweatshirts, underwear, socks, shampoo, soap, razors, diapers and wipes, pullups, crib sheets, twin and flat sheets, pillows, alarm clocks, umbrellas, silverware, plastic cups, Band-Aids, medical tape and used phones."Area residents are encouraged to help by donating things like clean bedsheets, blankets, soaps and shampoos, diapers, clean clothes and the like. Donations will be accepted until July 14 with drop-offs to be made at the Lehighton CCEDC office at 137 South St., open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or by appointment.The Lehighton Domestic Abuse Center's mission is to eliminate personal and institutional violence against women through programs providing support and safety to battered women. Members work toward this goal through supportive, cooperative practices in all aspects of our individual programs and collective efforts. The center offers shelter, counseling, support groups, transportation, and basic child care, among other services to afflicted families in need.