Charity needs help to send 822 children back to school with much-needed supplies

The Caring and Sharing Exchange is asking for help from Ottawa-area residents to outfit students who are in need of backpacks and school supplies.
The organization, which provides assistance to families and individuals in need during the Christmas and back-to-school seasons, has a wait list of 822 children who are in need of backpacks and school supplies this year.
The organization said, while it was prepared for an increase in students in need of back-to-school supplies, demand has jumped by mo