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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 even promoted contests to donate toward their cause.

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.

Related Topics: Patch Readers' Choice, Readers' Choice 2012, Readers' Choice Services, best nonprofits in St. Louis, and nonprofits in St. Louis

Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce

8:20 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

It is the Kirkwood Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce.

Scott Stream

8:40 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Kirkwood Des Peres Chamber of Commerce. They help so many small businesses in this tough economic environment with their seminars and networking programs.

Hardy Washington Jr.

9:01 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Kirkwood Des Peres Chamber of Commerce. Their "shop Chamber members first" and continuous promotion of small business is a great asset and resource for the community.

robo

9:52 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Westie Rescue of Missouri

Tom Holcomb

10:09 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Lemay Child & Family Center!!!

Iris Colyer

10:23 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce without a doubt!

Rich Goellner

10:27 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Kirkwood Chamber of Commerce, The have education that helps me be more successful. I've attended customer service, social media, tax, and many more helpful seminars.

Gina March

10:28 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce!

LjGivan

11:27 am on Monday, June 18, 2012

Hands down, the Kirkwood - Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce!

Web Design by Knight

12:00 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

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

12:02 pm on Monday, June 18, 2012

Archdiocese of St. Louis! Their apostolates help so many people of any (or no) creed.

Beth Wideman

10:34 am on Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce for sure!

LLOYD W SCHNIEDERS, CPA

2:21 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2012

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

12:57 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

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

3:17 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

Youth and Family Center- North St. Louis

Terry Sibbitts

3:20 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

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

9:15 pm on Friday, June 22, 2012

St. Louis Crisis Nursery! They work tirelessly with huge smiles on their faces to keep babies & kids alive within our community.

Christy

8:50 am on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

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.

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Kalen Ponche

2:49 pm on Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Thanks for nominating a St. Charles nonprofit Christy!

Randi D. Schenberg

12:58 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012

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

1:35 pm on Tuesday, July 3, 2012

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 Nevilles

12:49 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012

TEAM food Pantry in NoCo and the Northwest Chamber of Commerce.

Elissa Plastino

12:52 pm on Thursday, July 5, 2012

HavenHouse St. Louis because they are a wonderful team that make people traveling to St. Louis for medical care feel at home!

QandleQueen

7:01 am on Sunday, July 8, 2012

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.

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Philip Scherry

1:49 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Great organization QandleQueen. Always donating items there.

jldarnold@ltcop-stl.org

6:27 pm on Sunday, July 8, 2012

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

9:17 am on Monday, July 9, 2012

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

1:06 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

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

1:23 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

Marian Middle School. They are truly fulfilling their mission of "Educating Girls for Life."

CATCH Healthy Habits Coordinator

1:40 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

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

2:02 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

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

2:25 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

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

2:46 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

St. Louis Dancing Classrooms - encouraging 5th graders to learn teamwork, dignity and respect through ballroom dance!

Bret Heinrich

2:52 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

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.

3:54 pm on Monday, July 9, 2012

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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