Kids Above All annual Holiday Gift Drive kicks off. 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 starting through Wednesday, December 13th during regular business hours. Can’t make it to Des Plaines but still would like to donate? No problem, Kids Above All’s Amazon Wishlist is available online.  You can also volunteer your time to organize, sort, and bag gifts for delivery. Volunteer opportunities begin December 5th. For more information, visit www.kidsaboveall.org. For more information or to reserve your volunteer spot contact Zulma Colon via email at zcolon@kidsaboveall.org or by phone by calling 773-239-8258.