From October 14th - October 28th, vote for one of the nonprofit organizations below, one vote per email address. The winner will be awarded $10,000!

Scroll down to the end of the page to read more about each nonprofit organization, how they help our community, and to enter your information to lock in your vote!

Any irregular or fraudulent votes, including but not limited to multiple votes from the same user, or those generated by robotic, programmed, scripted, macro, or other automated methods, will be disqualified. Organizations may not incentivize or "buy" votes by offering compensation, prizes, or through the use of paid social posts to encourage voting.

For more information about each nonprofit, see here:

Clearwater Farms - Offers hands-on educational experience for all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, where participants learn responsibility, teamwork, and life skills through caring for animals and the environment.

Click here for more information: clearwaterfarm.org

Clarksville Association for Down Syndrome Inc. (CADS) - Supports individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) and their families by promoting awareness, inclusion, and resources, offering educational workshops, mentoring, and social activities to enhance their quality of life and mental well-being.

Click here for more information: Home | Clarksville Association Down Syndrome (cadstn.org)

Haven for Special People - Aims to create a residential community where adults with disabilities and non-disabled residents live together, fostering engagement with each other and the surrounding community, helping reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.

Click here for more information: HOME | Haven for Special People

Junior Achievement of the Coulee Region - Inspire and prepares young people for success in a global economy by focusing on workforce development and financial literacy.

Click here for more information: Boundless Futures through Education | Junior Achievement of Wisconsin-Coulee Area (ja.org)

La Crescent Animal Rescue - No-kill shelter serving Houston County and the Coulee Region, focuses on community involvement, animal care, and education to reduce stray populations, protect public health, and provide safe homes for animals.

Click here for more information: Cat & Dog Adoption | La Crescent Animal Rescue

PAVE East Texas - Empowers adults through education by offering GED preparation in English and Spanish, English language instruction, and workforce readiness training, helping them achieve personal, educational, and career goals while contributing to a skilled workforce in East Texas.

Click here for more information: paveetx.org

Progressive Directions - Serves over 1,000 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Middle and West Tennessee, providing tailored programs in education, healthcare, housing, recreation, and employment to foster independence, dignity, and personal success.

Click here for more information: Intellectual Disability Services for Montgomery and Stewart County - Progressive Directions Inc. | Clarksville, TN

RIPple Drug Education & Awareness - Educates communities and students about substance use and equips them with naloxone to prevent opioid deaths while addressing the stigma around addiction and mental health.

Click here for more information: 501C3 Non-Profit Organization (rippledrugeducationawareness.org)

Sports, Therapeutic, and Adaptive Recreation (STAR) Center - Promotes health equity in the La Crosse area by providing physical and social opportunities for individuals, including Veterans, with disabilities or medical conditions, helping them maintain health and reduce the risk of secondary conditions.

Click here for more information: STAR Center: Adaptive fitness programs, inclusion programs & more (starcenterlacrosse.org)

The Exchange La Crosse Area Furniture Bank - Provides essential household furnishings to residents in need due to homelessness, poverty, disability, and other hardships, through community donations and partnerships.

Click here for more information: the Exchange | La Crosse, WI | Non Profit (theexchangelacrosse.org)