You can vote now to help Cape Girardeau woman win $10,000 for charity | Community Spirit

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - The 10 finalists for the "Ameren Missouri Powers Change" grant program were announced Friday, August 17.

Local woman Tammy Hargis is one of the finalists and needs the community's help to win the $10,000 grant for local charity New Vision Youth and Family Services.

Hargis is being recognized for her work with New Vision Youth and Family Services as a caring counselor who works with troubled adolescents in the juvenile courts and in local schools. Her full story is posted on Facebook.com/AmerenMissouri, and Ameren Missouri Facebook fans can vote for her to win the grand prize.

Each of the 10 finalists receives $250 as a reward for their good work. The grand prize winner will receive $10,000 for their charity, the runner-up will receive $2,500 for their designated nonprofit and the eight remaining finalists will win $1,000 for their charity of choice. Winners will be determined by votes on Facebook.com/AmerenMissouri now through Friday, Aug. 31.

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