Des Moines digital marketing company Blue Compass has teamed up with four local charities to raise $1,000 for one of those organizations through its Be Merry and Choose a Charity contest. Through Dec. 18, anyone can visit the contest website to vote for their favorite charity from among Freedom for Youth, Hope Ministries, Iowa Network Against Human Trafficking and Casa Iowa-Des Moines Chapter. Participants can vote up to once per day per email address and for each vote will be entered into a drawing to win a new iPad mini. The charity with the most votes through Dec. 18 will receive $1,000. The contest winner will be announced on Dec. 19 on Blue Compass’ blog.