Shopko launches Facebook contest to award $10,000 to worthy charity

Spokane’s Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery is among the possible winners in a contest started by national retailer Shopko.

Called “Choose the Charity,” the contest will run t hrough March 12 and allows Facebook users to cast votes for a favorite charity. The winning charity will receive a $10,000 donation, organizers said.

Shopko’s Facebook page is www.facebook.com/shopko . T he winner will be announced on March 13 .

In addition to Vanessa Behan Crisis Nursery, other eligible charities on the Facebook page ballot are:

• The Children’s Center ( Salt Lake City, Utah )
• House of Hope ( Green Bay, Wisc. )
• One World Community Health Centers ( Omaha, Neb. )
• St. Marcus School ( Milwaukee, Wisc. )

Those were selected, a Shopko press release said, based on high quality of services that they provide, the strong support that they enjoy in their communities, and  track records of proven results.