Ellington

On April 28, Sandy Middleton, the executive director of the Center for Violence Prevention, put out a call for local citizens to vote in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist campaign.

The program awards $25,000 to the top 40 causes that received the most votes in the Facebook campaign. Neighborhood Assist began in 2012 as a way for citizens to decide where State Farm will donate money. People began submitting causes March 3, and the submission period ended on March 23.

The Center for Violence Prevention is a nonprofit located in Pearl that helps those who have been touched by domestic violence and similar issues. Middleton says that the center will use the money for their Human Trafficking Program. Currently, CVP is at number 60 in the ranking.

To vote for the Center for Violence Prevention, go to the program's Facebook application. Voting ends May 17 and the winners will be announced May 27. For more information about CVP, visit the organization's website.