With nonprofits in our area performing good works every day, it's all too common for their efforts to go unrecognized.Capital Region Gives highlights some of these groups, giving them the recognition they deserve.Coinciding with this is "The Big $100,000 Giveaway," where the public can vote for nonprofits to receive free advertising space in the Times Union.That's what Capital Region Gives is all about — helping to build new partnerships and shine a light on the good works performed by so many people in our community each and every day.One vote per day, per device. Voting ends noon, Monday, Dec. 14 The top 10 nonprofits, by your votes, will each win $10,000 in free advertising from the Times Union. Winners will be announced online and in the paper on Dec. 16.See Eligibility and rules