Our local nonprofits keep on giving to friends, neighbors, pets, and our favorite local and protected wildlife preserves. However, nothing beats caring for elderly, stray, and special needs dogs like Bob’s House for Dogs (Eleva), voted the favorite local nonprofit. Feed My People Food Bank helps feed our friends and neighbors, and has been working to help the community for more than 40 years. The Eau Claire County Humane Association will help you find your next best friend while also ensuring animals find their forever homes. With new facilities in the works, their expansions will offer more help for animals in need! —Kelly Carlson