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Readers' Choice 2012: What’s Your Favorite Nonprofit?

They work hard to make a difference in our communities. Help us find your favorite in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Search for the word “nonprofit” in any of our Patch sites and you will find the myriad of organizations that are working for the betterment of society throughout the area.

Each of them is different and unique. Some are fighting to cure diseases, while others are trying to help disadvantaged children.

At Patch, we care a great deal about these organizations, and have .

What we want from you, our reader, is to tell us your favorite, most notable nonprofit for our 2012 Readers’ Choice awards.

Just leave us a comment below with your nonprofit of choice — and why!

Nominations can be made from today until July 9. Voting will begin thereafter. Make sure to tell all your friends and family to participate.

Gina March June 18, 2012 at 02:28 pm
Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce!
LjGivan June 18, 2012 at 03:27 pm
Hands down, the Kirkwood - Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce!
Web Design by Knight June 18, 2012 at 04:00 pm
Thee Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce! They help local businesses by providing educational opportunities, personal one on one training/help, always available to answer business questions and continually help promote local businesses.
Maria Jansen June 18, 2012 at 04:02 pm
Archdiocese of St. Louis! Their apostolates help so many people of any (or no) creed.
Beth Wideman June 19, 2012 at 02:34 pm
Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce for sure!
LLOYD W SCHNIEDERS, CPA June 21, 2012 at 06:21 pm
LLOYD W SCHNIEDERS, CPA
Kirkwood-Des Peres Chamber of Commerce is the voice for small business, leading the way to a better economy and political climate.
Walker Scottish Rite Clinic June 22, 2012 at 04:57 pm
Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce -- they are the best advocate for business success. Chamber membership in this dynamic organization assures that your business/agency has a collective voice in the Kwd area.
Jodi Devonshire June 22, 2012 at 07:17 pm
Youth and Family Center- North St. Louis
Terry Sibbitts June 22, 2012 at 07:19 pm
Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce. They do an amazing job of providing business education, network building and providing guidance to all member businesses! (and I work for an area non-profit).
Rachel June 23, 2012 at 01:15 am
St. Louis Crisis Nursery! They work tirelessly with huge smiles on their faces to keep babies & kids alive within our community.
Christy June 26, 2012 at 12:50 pm
Five Acres Animal Shelter in St. Charles. They are the only No-Kill animal rescue in the area, and when they have room, they even travel to over filled shelters to take some of their animals and help them try to find homes. Everyone there is so friendly and caring, and they are expanding to help house more animals until they find their forever homes.
Kalen Ponche (Editor) June 26, 2012 at 06:49 pm
Thanks for nominating a St. Charles nonprofit Christy!
Randi D. Schenberg July 2, 2012 at 04:58 pm
Crown Center for Senior Living is a non-profit agency in University City, providing affordable housing and supportive services to people with limited financial resources, age 62 and over. Founded in 1967, Crown Center is home to a diverse population of over 250 people; and serves as a community resource for seniors in the surrounding area who are welcome to participate in programs offered.
Pam Imboden July 3, 2012 at 05:35 pm
Crider Health Center! Why? Because they truly believe in their vision which is "full, productive, healthy lives for everyone. Since 1979, Crider has been providing healthcare services and community supports to underserved individuals and families living in St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren and Franklin Counties. Without their commitment and dedication to their community, many people would not receive the healthcare that they deserve.
Ashley July 5, 2012 at 04:49 pm
TEAM food Pantry in NoCo and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce.
Elissa Plastino July 5, 2012 at 04:52 pm
HavenHouse St. Louis because they are a wonderful team that make people traveling to St. Louis for medical care feel at home!
Jeff July 6, 2012 at 03:45 pm
UCity in Bloom.
Maggie Rotermund (Editor) July 6, 2012 at 03:48 pm
Great choice Jeff!
QandleQueen July 8, 2012 at 11:00 am
Nurses For Newborns! Serving 20 counties in Missouri, helping pregnant moms and families with infants with parenting education and guiding them to resources to be healthy and happy environments for their children.
jldarnold@ltcop-stl.org July 8, 2012 at 10:27 pm
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program of Greater St. Louis and northeast Missouri which has 70+ dedicated, trained volunteers working tirelessly to advocate for those who need quality long-term care in 21 counties. Did you know more than 70% of Missouri residents age 65 and older will need some type of long-term care? Unfortunately, not enough know to call this United Way agency for free assistance with finding quality long-term care when they or loved ones need it.
Ellen Sherman July 9, 2012 at 01:16 pm
Saint Louis County Dept. of Human Services' County Older Resident Programs (CORP) it TOPS when it comes to helping older adults continue to live independently in their own homes! We provide a range of essential services and rewarding volunteer opportunities. Our volunteers and staff are among the most dedicated and compassionate individuals in St. Louis County! Please call (314)615-4516 for more information!
Mary G. Wilson July 9, 2012 at 05:06 pm
OASIS! OASIS is nationally headquartered here in St. Louis and also operates locally in Clayton, Kirkwood, St. Louis/Forest Park, O'Fallon, among many other locations in the metro area, offering lifelong learning, health and wellness programs and volunteer opportunities for adults age 50 and older.
Annemarie Schumacher July 9, 2012 at 05:23 pm
Marian Middle School. They are truly fulfilling their mission of "Educating Girls for Life."
Shelby Schroeder July 9, 2012 at 05:40 pm
OASIS ~ For their intergenerational programs including the tutoring program and CATCH Healthy Habits. The OASIS tutoring program partners adults age 50+ with children in over 30 school districts througout the metro area. CATCH Healthy Habits is a childhood obesity prevention program helping children learn healthy habits for life.
Philip Scherry July 9, 2012 at 05:49 pm
Great organization QandleQueen. Always donating items there.
Philip Scherry July 9, 2012 at 06:02 pm
I have three with I work with on a regular basis:
Shining Rivers Waldorf School in Webster - The only Waldorf school in the State of Missouri http://www.shiningrivers.org/ Canterbury Enterprises in Shrewsbury - A sheltered workshop helping those with disabilities get to work http://www.canterburyinc.org/ The League of Women Voters - Providing non-partisan information for elections in St Louis and the State of MO http://lwvstl.org/
Judithe Oliver July 9, 2012 at 06:25 pm
Judithe Oliver
OASIS - Discover life after 50. Great organization serving our 50 plus population with exciting learining, exercise and volunteer opportunities. Great community involvement and activites in Clayton, Kirkwood, Forest Park and many more places.
Aimee Dunne Zander July 9, 2012 at 06:46 pm
St. Louis Dancing Classrooms - encouraging 5th graders to learn teamwork, dignity and respect through ballroom dance!
Bret Heinrich July 9, 2012 at 06:51 pm
OASIS! What a great organization that helps multiple generations!! OASIS is active in 30 school districts in our region with its Tutoring program and in 105 school districts on a national basis. It also provides lifelong learning and health classes for adults age 50 plus in St. Louis, Kirkwood, O'Fallon, Clayton and so many other places in the region as well as on a national basis.
Candice A. July 9, 2012 at 07:54 pm
OASIS! We have the best volunteers around! 2,000+ tutors in the St. Louis area sharing their love of reading in over 30 school districts.

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