This 10-year-old has collected thousands of essential items for people in need

Big-hearted 10-year-old Jayden Perez from New Jersey has created his own non-profit after collecting thousands of toys, clothes, and food for financially disadvantaged people.

10–year-old boy already paying it forward with his own non-profit to spread happiness

Since the tender age of 8, Jayden Perez has been spreading kindness. It all began when he wanted to help the people, children and pets affected by the hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Florida. "Everything I do is just repay and when people give to me, I repay with that,"

“Giving is the right thing to do, giving is the best thing to do,” — Jayden Perez, 10

Kindhearted 10-year-old Jayden Perez from Woodland Park, New Jersey, first came into the public consciousness 18 months ago when he held a Christmas toy drive for children affected by hurricanes in Puerto Rico.

Then, last year, Jayden used his own birthday money to help animals in Puerto Rico and traveled to Puerto Rico to deliver thousands of toys to children himself.

Since the tender age of 8, Jayden has been spreading kindness. It started when he wanted to help the people, children and pets affected by the hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Florida."Everything I do is just repay and when people give to me, I repay with that," Jayden told abc7NY.

Jayden has also been a motivational speaker on Anti-bullying and has spoken at two schools to raise awareness. Jayden was recently commended by his town Mayor, who named him a ‘Hometown Hero’.

Today, Jayden is the President of his own non-profit organisation called, "From The Bottom of My Heart". A website is currently being set up for him, but Jayden hopes to inspire the young generation and make a difference.

"Giving is the right thing to do, giving is the best thing to do," says Jayden. And we think he’s right.

Generous-spirited Jayden aims to continue changing the world, one act of kindness at a time. Follow Jayden’s journey on Instagram or Facebook.

Source: abc7NY