Local nonprofit's Toy Drive ensures holiday dream come true for 1,500 kids in need

Kids Above All seeking holiday donations for children in their care to make for a bright holiday season.

Submitted by Kids Above All

Kids Above All's annual Holiday Gift Drive kicks off later this month. The local nonprofit whose mission is to build better lives for children and families in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake counties impacted by poverty, violence and injustice, seeks donations of new toys, books and clothes for youth of all ages, as well as volunteer help so their children experience the joy of the holidays.

All donations can be dropped off at Kids Above All's Better Life Distribution Center, 1801 E. Oakton St., in Des Plaines, through Wednesday, Dec. 13, during regular business hours. Can't make it to Des Plaines but still would like to donate? No problem, our Amazon Wishlist is available online at www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1OZGUOEEFH4Z4.

You can also volunteer your time to organize, sort, and bag gifts for delivery. Volunteer opportunities begin Dec. 5.

For information about the drive, visit www.kidsaboveall.org/holiday-gift-drive.

To reserve your volunteer spot, contact Zulma Colon via email at zcolon@kidsaboveall.org or by phone by calling (773) 239-8258.

Established in 1894, Kids Above All's mission is to build better lives for children and families impacted by poverty, violence, and injustice. Kids Above All currently provides early childhood education, safe, supportive housing, and trauma-informed counseling services to young people and families in the city of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. For information, www.kidsaboveall.org.