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VideoGameJunkie Grand Master

VideoGameJunkie

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Just donated $500 to Stray Pets In Need or SPIN. They run a local animal shelter called Kitty City at my local town. I love going there and playing with these sweet cats who need a home and love.

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Tacenda Grand Master

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Just donated $500 to Stray Pets In Need or SPIN. They run a local animal shelter called Kitty City at my local town. I love going there and playing with these sweet cats who need a home and love.

You sure put your money where your mouth is!!  That's awesome!

VideoGameJunkie Grand Master

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Looking back I shouldn't brag about the charity I've done. That's not what Christ and God want. I hate when Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres make a big deal about their donations and charitable sides on their shows. It's very non Christlike.

Tacenda Grand Master

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Looking back I shouldn't brag about the charity I've done. That's not what Christ and God want. I hate when Oprah and Ellen DeGeneres make a big deal about their donations and charitable sides on their shows. It's very non Christlike.

Nah, not at all. The church must feel fine doing it. The fact that you have misgivings about it says alot though! :)
Tacenda Grand Master

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That is strange as I got something in West Valley and in Orem. Unless I misremember where you live.

Just saw this Cal, were you talking to me? My daughter lives in West Valley, I see how that would be so. Probably a lot of needs there.
Rosskirk Newbie

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Hey everyone, does anyone know if the Church donates to outside non-profits or helps its members with their non-profit organization? I am starting one and feel I need some advice and some support. I was motivated by the pathway program and now want to work towards helping my community.

Okrahomer Grand Master

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Hey everyone, does anyone know if the Church donates to outside non-profits or helps its members with their non-profit organization? I am starting one and feel I need some advice and some support. I was motivated by the pathway program and now want to work towards helping my community.

From the LDS Charities webpage (http://ldscharities.org):

WE PARTNER WITH

organizations of all sizes, from global NGOs (non-governmental organizations) and government ministries to local nonprofits

local organizations that know the unique needs of the communities they serve and develop local solutions

organizations whose mission and values align with ours

organizations that have a proven history of completing successful projects

Calm Grand Master

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see here:

 

https://www.lds.org/church/news/-church-determining-how-to-help-after-nepal-earthquake-?lang=eng

 

Given the response for Bagdad and other disasters recently, they will be doing stuff, but will probably work through locals as much as possible such as when they gave money to buy essentials to the vicar in Bagdad who was housing 5000 refugees iirc in his church and then maybe teaming with an organization that is well established already in the area.

 

They don't want efforts and money to be wasted by just being added to piles of stuff when there is no available transport or by duplicating efforts of other organizations and then having other needs neglected.  From what I've observed, they help out quickly with basics and then look for a long term contribution to help stabilize the community when the immediate donations begin to dry up.

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Robert F. Smith Grand Master

Robert F. Smith

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Is there anything the church is doing about the 4,000 and counting dead in Nepal? The people don't have shelter and will go days without food. That's one place I want my tithing to go.

Actually, you can make a special contribution to Humanitarian aid on your regular tithing slip.  Many members do so.

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Okrahomer Grand Master

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Elder Holland's address to The UK Parliament regarding LDS disaster relief and humanitarian projects in 2014:

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630458/In-London-at-UK-Parliament-Elder-Holland-says-LDS-Charities-responded-to-132-disasters-in-60.html and http://ldscharities.org/what-we-do?lang=eng

The Church responded to 132 disasters in 50 countries (no published estimate of the number of people served)

Wheelchairs in 48 countries = 57,800 people

Maternal & Newborn Care to 42 countries = 32,200 people

Vision Care to 38 countries = 81,600 people

Clean Water and Sanitation in 26 countries = 1,000,000 (yes, 1 million) people

Gardening projects in 17 countries = 24,800 people

Medical Immunizations in 9 counties (people served not published)

Total people served in 2014, likely more than 1.2 million

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Tacenda Grand Master

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Missionaries are a big part of the volunteerism in these countries and members donations as well. I've always wanted to go on a Seniors Couple's mission that is service oriented but the cost to go is extremely expensive, and I'd need a current TR. I don't know how so many are able to afford a mission, members are really devoted.

I had no idea the amount of charity our church does. This alone is enough to get people interested in the church.

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Okrahomer Grand Master

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Missionaries are big part of the volunteerism in these countries and members donations as well. I've always wanted to go on a Senior Couple's mission that is service oriented. But the cost to go is extremely expensive, and I'd need a current TR. I don't know how so many are able to afford a mission, members are really devoted. I had no idea the amount of charity our church does. This alone is enough to get people interested in the church.

I think you would make a terrific service missionary. I base that assessment on your consistent posts expressing deep concern and love for the less fortunate and suffering around the world. I hope the opportunity for you to serve presents itself to you someday.

My oldest brother and sister-in-law are currently serving a humanitarian mission in Madagascar. They are doing wonderful things there.

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Tacenda Grand Master

Tacenda

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Thanks Okrahomer! There are many local ways to serve the people coming from these countries to Utah, I just need to put my actions where my mouth is. ;)

Sanpitch Proficient

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Missionaries are a big part of the volunteerism in these countries and members donations as well. I've always wanted to go on a Seniors Couple's mission that is service oriented but the cost to go is extremely expensive, and I'd need a current TR. I don't know how so many are able to afford a mission, members are really devoted.

I had no idea the amount of charity our church does. This alone is enough to get people interested in the church.

 

Well, there's the "stay at home" missions.  My youngest sister and husband are doing that in St. George.  But probably not what you desire.

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rockpond Grand Master

rockpond

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LDS missionaries in Ghana suspended prosyletizing efforts to help clean up areas affected by recent flooding. I love this quote from the article:

"During disasters like this, people need a nudge to see their way to the other side of the calamity,” said Elder Damasen Kakooza from Kampela, Uganda."

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865630546/We-gave-them-hope-missionaries-help-flood-victims-in-Ghana.html

 

Yes, great quote!  And great service!  Thanks for posting.

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