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

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.