MAKE THAT CHANGE!

PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
edited January 1970 in General Discussion
Firstly I want to thank Souza and Mo for creating this section. And second of all, I'm asking you to make this section as the center of our new movement! I want to paste the post I made to make you all remember what it was about.

Everybody is talking about MAKING A CHANGE, but nobody is talking about how we are going to make it. We should have a plan, we should organize things! What are we going to do? How are we going to make that change? I see everyone writes it everywhere; Let's make a change, help others, save the world etc. But I wish I could see the same effort in DOING things as in writing it. This forum shouldn't stay as a hoax forum only, this forum has to be the center of that change! If we are the Army of LOVE, if we are the ones who will start to make that change, then we should start talking about how we are going to make it! We have to MOVE TOGETHER! For example, we should start doing something all together as members of this forum, as soldiers of Michael Jackson. We tried to tell the media about the hoax and it didn't work out. We tried to tell non-believers about the truth and it didn't work out as well. Is this it? Are we going to sit back and wait till Michael comes back? I know that Michael's return is a must for us to spread the message to everyone but I believe that there're things that we can do before and after his return. I don't want the things that we talk we're going to do, to stay on the forum only but we DO them for real! I know that almost all of us, or maybe all of us try to spread the hidden truth to everyone we know but is it enough? NO! We should do more, we should give more!

How about publishing a Newspaper and deliver it to people at the streets? How about starting to choose an orphanage every month and make donations? How about chosing an area and start planting trees?

I know that most of us are trying to do all of these by ourselves and some of us just write what we want to do. But how about making these all together? How about making this forum the center of the CHANGE? We're THOUSANDS of people here! If we unite and dedicate ourselves to make that change for real, we can save the planet, we can save the humanity! It's all for LOVE, it's all for Michael, it's all for us, it's all for the planet! So what do you soldiers say? Are you with me? Are you with Michael? Are you ready to unite, raise your voice and MAKE THAT CHANGE for real?


It is important to move together. Let's unite and let's show the world how we can make a change. This part is about children, so I believe we can start with an orphanage and make our donations. Pls make a post under this one if you would like to join this.
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  • Count me in. I've devoted my life to adolescent development and youth empowerment particularly for those in disenfranchised communities. "In As Much As You've Done This For The Least Of These, You've Done It Unto Thee"
  • I think this is great idea!

    What about volunteering as well as donating money? Even the children in our own neighborhoods really need love. Even the ones who have a roof over their head and dinner on the table, many of them do not get the love and attention they deserve and need, and then they grow up without knowing how to love. The result is all the angry, sad, frustrated, and lost that we see everywhere. Perhaps we could find some kind of volunteer program that we could participate in having to do with children? Donating money is WONDERFUL especially for those charities and orphanages that really do need the money to keep their efforts going. But for those who cannot afford to donate, or for those who have the extra time, volunteering would be a great way to help children (and it's good for the soul, I would find any excuse to hang out with kids all day, I just love them!) <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->

    But definitely count me in for this and for whatever else we decide to do. I'm all in!!
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    Thank you so much for posting and contributing here. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
    I think this is great idea!

    What about volunteering as well as donating money? Even the children in our own neighborhoods really need love. Even the ones who have a roof over their head and dinner on the table, many of them do not get the love and attention they deserve and need, and then they grow up without knowing how to love. The result is all the angry, sad, frustrated, and lost that we see everywhere. Perhaps we could find some kind of volunteer program that we could participate in having to do with children? Donating money is WONDERFUL especially for those charities and orphanages that really do need the money to keep their efforts going. But for those who cannot afford to donate, or for those who have the extra time, volunteering would be a great way to help children (and it's good for the soul, I would find any excuse to hang out with kids all day, I just love them!) <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->

    But definitely count me in for this and for whatever else we decide to do. I'm all in!!

    Jaci, as I wrote at my first post, this movement is about ACTING ALL TOGETHER! <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) --> And I do believe that everyone can donate something. You don't have to be a billionaire to do some donations. If you have money to afford your taxes and the internet then you can donate some of it to people in need. If you have 10$, give 5$ of it to someone else. If you have 2 t-shirts, give one of them to someone who doesn't have any. You don't need to donate millions. You know what I'm saying? Or it doesn't need to be money. We can send books, clothes etc. It's about to SHARE. And if you want to share and give the world more, it is easy to find solutions. Pls keep on doing your personal charity which is AMAZING but here let's talk about the things we're going to do ALL TOGETHER as the soldiers of LOVE. Because it can cause a confusion if we write about our personal charities. Let's focus on this thing. Don't you think it's a better idea? First of let's pick up an orphanage that we're going to make the donations. How about that? <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
  • becca26becca26 Posts: 789
    I think its a wounderful idea, I live in Florida and we have Give Kids the World here, but where is a good place for all our energy to go towards?? Ethiopia? Africa? Im not sure there are so many places with this going on. <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
  • 2good2btrue2good2btrue Posts: 4,210
    Just tell me how and when and you can count me and my son in....
  • 2good2btrue2good2btrue Posts: 4,210
    Obviously someone else is also listening to us... <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->

    <!-- l -->viewtopic.php?f=24&t=15362<!-- l -->
  • becca26becca26 Posts: 789
    This could be a place to start? <!-- m -->http://www.zimbabweorphanageproject.org/<!-- m -->
  • 2good2btrue2good2btrue Posts: 4,210
    What about the Heal the world foundation that Michael started himself???

    <!-- m -->http://www.healtheworldfoundation.org/members/htwf<!-- m -->
  • becca26becca26 Posts: 789
    Inspiration = The PULL. Motivation = The PUSH. Inspiration + Motivation = The FUEL. L.O.V.E. <!-- s:D -->:D<!-- s:D -->
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    Ok so let's count of the orphanages that we can make donations and then we vote and will start with the one which was chosen by the majority. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) --> How about this idea? <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    Obviously someone else is also listening to us... <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) --> <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->

    <!-- l -->viewtopic.php?f=24&t=15362<!-- l -->

    And what a coincidence he made this tweet on the day we decided to make the change <!-- s;) -->;)<!-- s;) -->


    JackieJackson5 Jackie Jackson

    It's really about the message... We can make a change in the world! It's time for us to come to-get-ther now! *jammin to song*

    7 hours ago
  • becca26becca26 Posts: 789
    I think some of the poorest countries should be on top of the list. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    I think some of the poorest countries should be on top of the list. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->

    Totally agree. I'll be making an online research about it asap. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
  • becca26becca26 Posts: 789
    Thats why I posted this link <!-- m -->http://www.zimbabweorphanageproject.org/<!-- m -->
    Zimbabwe is one of the poorest countries in the world <!-- s:( -->:(<!-- s:( -->
  • Excellent initiative everybody! I for one am truly moved by the disasters occurred in Haiti and I cannot imagine the pain and misery those people have to endure... My heart goes out to all of them and especially to the helpless children, who have been deprived of a real chance to a decent life, to education, love, happiness and everything we aim to and don't feel impossible to achieve... for them it is, sadly. Can we make a difference?

    We can choose from these organizations (or others, if you find) the most effective or trustworthy ones and help in every way we can - donating money, buying products, contributing somehow to their rescue. We can bring a mild relief to their pain or at least do our best:

    <!-- m -->http://www.centerofhope-haiti.org/<!-- m -->
    <!-- m -->http://www.haitichildren.com/<!-- m -->
    <!-- m -->http://www.helphaitinow.org/<!-- m -->

    In the meantime, we should be careful where we send our hearts and help to, because not everybody is part of the Army of Love. This might be helpful: <!-- m -->http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/a ... scams.html<!-- m -->


    LOVE,
    Andy
  • There are so many places to start. I like to "think globally and act locally" I too am very concerned about Haiti, especially the children and the devastation of natural disasters but also the lack of protection for children resulting in child rape and slavery. I hope to speak out about these issues because child rape and human trafficking is happening everywhere.

    And, in my own backyard in the US, there are children who go to school hungry or don't go to school at all and nobody is paying attention. Social workers and child protective services are completely overwhelmed and understaffed. The level of psychological homelessness and spiritual hunger is in the eyes of many young and old, from those who've grown up destitute to those getting the best education in the world... Even a smile at a stranger may go a long way. That stranger might be the life you save today just by a small act of kindness. Volunteer in some local agency serving children and families!

    I like Make A Wish Foundation because they seem to have a strong, proven, comprehensive track record.
  • MissGMissG Posts: 7,403
    Another one to join <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
    <!-- m -->http://www.charitywater.org/<!-- m -->

    charity: water is a non-profit organization bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. 100% of public donations directly fund water projects
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    Ok so first of we need to have a plan to organize this thing. Here's the plan:

    1- Selecting an orphanage to donate
    2- Making a post or posts if needed to make every member on this forum hear about our campaign.
    3- Spread the message about the campaign on Twitter/Facebook etc
    4- And finally, making the donation.

    Ok, here're the orphanages you guys offered:

    a- <!-- m -->http://www.centerofhope-haiti.org/<!-- m -->
    b- <!-- m -->http://www.haitichildren.com/<!-- m -->
    c- <!-- m -->http://www.helphaitinow.org/<!-- m -->
    d- <!-- m -->http://www.zimbabweorphanageproject.org/<!-- m -->
    e- <!-- m -->http://www.healtheworldfoundation.org/members/htwf<!-- m -->
    f- <!-- m -->http://www.wish.org/help/donate<!-- m -->
    g- <!-- m -->http://www.charitywater.org/<!-- m -->

    Please let me know if you would like to add more to this list and then we will be choosing the one we will starting to make the change. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) --> And finally I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your contributions to this post. This means a lot to me.
  • RKRK Posts: 3,019
    This feels like it's all about the Army collectively doing this together. I'm sure many here already give and support various charity organizations as individuals. Feels like a mission for MJ's Army of L.O.V.E............love in action.
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    Ok, I found this page and they work for Haitian orphans too. Here's the link:
    http://www.ffcin.org/

    So once more here's the list of the orphanages that we can choose to make the first donation.

    1- <!-- m -->http://www.centerofhope-haiti.org/<!-- m -->
    2- <!-- m -->http://www.haitichildren.com/<!-- m -->
    3- <!-- m -->http://www.helphaitinow.org/<!-- m -->
    4- <!-- m -->http://www.zimbabweorphanageproject.org/<!-- m -->
    5- <!-- m -->http://www.healtheworldfoundation.org/members/htwf<!-- m -->
    6- <!-- m -->http://www.wish.org/help/donate<!-- m -->
    7- <!-- m -->http://www.charitywater.org/<!-- m -->
    8- <!-- m -->http://www.ffcin.org/<!-- m -->

    Please let me know which one you prefer to start with. Thank you. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->
  • RKRK Posts: 3,019
    Let's give TS a chance to have a say in this.
  • paula-cpaula-c Posts: 7,221
    With Haiti must be very careful, there they are running about 10,000 NGOs and nobody monitors are "black boxes" should be well informed who will have to send donations, I would say that given that there Confucianism Haiti is better to donate food, clothing and medicine, not money.
  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    Let's give TS a chance to have a say in this.

    That can be a good idea. Should I ask TS to make the choice for us? But first of, we need to let everyone learn about this movement. I don't know if it will be a problem if I make a post on different parts of the forum. I'll ask Souza and Mo about it first.
  • SouzaSouza Posts: 9,400
    If you really want to make a change and reach the masses, this needs to be more organized. Something is agreed on here and most people haven't even seen the thread. I told you yesterday, take a deep breath first and think it through. It doesn't have to be done right now, we should take the time to organize things, inform everyone and get everyone on the same page, promote it on twitter and with the non-believers etc. This way maybe a handful will donate. It's better to have a thousand people donate in a week, maybe two, than just a handful because you want to rush it.

    I als think we should take a look at Badkolo's idea: <!-- l -->viewtopic.php?f=72&t=15363&start=50#p257211<!-- l -->

    I think this will motivate people and we can work towards a goal. I think $5,000.00 for each charity chosen is a good idea, it should be doable with this many people and it's a lot of money to receive just at once. We also can see whether the money is really donated and no one of us have to manage the money.
    I also think we should do a poll first with some verified charities, to and ask everyone on the forum first what they want to start with, because I will say it again: we can't just donate to every charity foundation, we want to make sure the money will reach those who need it, and not the CEOs. Please stop the rush, it won't do good for the amount of people that will donate and we only want verfified and trustworthy foundations. I really hope you won't think again I am being harsh, but this can't be done in half a day and all of us should be involved before we make any decisions.

    We don't need TS to choose for us, because we can think for ourselves and I think we will be very able to choose a good first charity, as long as we unite, and that doesn't mean we are already deciding to donate while most of the members haven't even been able to participate in the discussion.

    "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."

  • PureLovePureLove Posts: 5,891
    I was about to make the post Souza. Thank you. I'm so excited. This is such an amazing plan! <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->

    Here's what Badkolo posted and I think it is such a great idea. But still we can continue to talk here about where we can make the donations and who would like to join etc. Pls tell me what you guys think about Badkolo's idea. <!-- s:) -->:)<!-- s:) -->

    We can open a Sub Site, There can be a main header/gfx/description etc..
    Then a signature list. Each person that donates gets there Name on the Army of L.O.V.E list. The list will be only for the ones that donated.
    A specific charity or foundation can be chosen, legaly easier to choose one specific charity or foundation that is verified.
    The money that is donated which can be 1 dollar and beyond will go into a special escrow foundation.charity account. It will be overseen by The Escrow company so no Hanky panky can happen in any way and no legal issues can be brought.
    Once the Goal is achieved at whatever number that is set(ie, $5000) from the donations which will be shown on top of the signatures then the escrow will announce that money has been sent to the charity/foundation everyone chose to donate to. then a new charity can be chosen from that point on and it just continues.

    What ya think.
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