Kids Above All’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive kicks off this week. 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 can experience the joy of the holidays. All donations can be dropped off at Kids Above All’s Better Life Distribution Center in Des Plaines 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 3. For more information about the drive, visit www.kidsaboveall.org. The Kids Above All’s Annual Holiday Gift Drive will run through December 16th. Kids Above All’s Better Life Distribution Center is located at 1801 E. Oakton St., Des Plaines, IL 60018. For more information or to reserve your volunteer spot, contact Zulma Colon via email at zcolon@kidsaboveall.org or by phone at 773-949-7991.