Kids Above All’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive kicks off with an open house on December 7. 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 in Des Plaines through December 18 during regular business hours. Can’t make it to Des Plaines, but still would like to donate? No problem, their Amazon and Target wish lists are available online.  You can also volunteer your time to organize, sort, and bag gifts for delivery. Volunteer opportunities begin December 5. Each year, Kids Above All partners with individuals, businesses, community organizations, and faith groups to provide children who have experienced violence, poverty, and injustice with toys, books, and clothes during the holiday season.  The Holiday Gift Drive runs through December 18th and drop-off will be available at Kids Above All’s Better Life Distribution Center, 1801 E. Oakton St., Des Plaines, IL. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Zulma Colon at zcolon@kidsaboveall.org or by calling 773-794-7991. To view the wish list, visit www.kidsaboveall.org.