Local organizations are stepping up to help families affected by last week's historic flooding with a crucial back-to-school backpack drive, providing much-needed supplies as the new school year approaches.

Excited students and thankful parents lined the sidewalk of Novak Manor in West Allis on Wednesday for some much-needed back-to-school help from the Waukesha-based nonprofit BACS (Bikers Advocating for Child Safety).

"In the backpack we have crayons, pens, paper, notebooks — everything to start a quick backpack that every age range of kids would need," said Russ Donald, president of BACS.

The nonprofit gathered 200 book bags filled with supplies and health safety kits to distribute to West Allis residents. Russ and Jamie Donald, two members of BACS, said the event represents the hear

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