Backpack Heroes needed to help Madison children

Youth Villages is seeking Backpack Heroes to help provide school supplies for vulnerable children in Madison and the surrounding area. The Youth Villages’ program helps children who have experienced trauma or have a history of emotional or behavioral health issues so they can start the school year equipped to succeed. Individuals, families or groups, such as businesses or church congregations, may participate as Backpack Heroes by donating supplies between through July 27. Donations can be dropped off Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Youth Villages office, 130 Demaree Drive in Madison. Online donations can also be made at youthvillages.org/backpacks For more information, Owsley-Smith at heather.owsley-smith@youthvillages.org or (812) 701-3660 or go to youthvillages.org. Youth Villages Indiana helps children with emotional and behavioral problems and their families from offices in Madison, Bloomington, Columbus, Indianapolis, Jasper and Jeffersonville.