The new school year is right around the corner, and for many students, this is an exciting time, but for young people impacted by trauma, it can be a difficult, anxiety-provoking experience. To ensure these young people have the supplies they need to reach their full potential, Kids Above All is kicking off their annual Back-To-School Backpack Drive. Here’s how you can help: now through Wednesday, August 20, Kids Above All is collecting backpacks and supplies for the 1,500 school-aged children in their programs. An Amazon Wishlist has also been created, allowing you to shop and ship items directly to Kids Above All for your convenience.  To schedule a drop-off, volunteer, or for more information, please contact Zulma Colon at (773) 794-7991 or via email at zcolon@kidsaboveall.org. For more details about the drive, visit KAA’s website. Donations can be dropped off at Kids Above All’s Better Life Distribution Center in Des Plaines, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, through August 20; reservations are required.