Venezuela - Collecting Donations

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I hope I can soon make a website to make the second non-profitable charity for people in Venezuela with the help from MCM.

{As stated above, I will be posting updates as progress starts && I'll try to add much more information, but it's midnight for me, so :p}
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VENEZUELA

What is Venezuela?

Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America.
Venezuela, a third larger than Texas, occupies most of the northern coast of South America on the Caribbean Sea.
It is bordered by Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south.

Why are we donating to Venezuela?

Many of you probably don't know, but Venezuela's president (dictator, but it's not official so whatever...) is Nicolas Maduro. He rigged the elections to win, he cuts electricity and water to many people (including my divorced aunt who has three kids to take care of), and spends it all on himself and the government so they continue to be on his side, plus a ton of more hideous stuff. So, this Thanksgiving + Christmas, I want to make a donation drive to Venezuela. To give all the parent's he's made lose their job, and the children who aren't as fortunate as we are to have clothing, toys, food, a place to call home, etc.

What can I donate?


As much as money is appreciated, that's not the only thing you can donate! I want you all to believe this is as real as it gets, so besides money, you can also donate aid kits, coloring books, old clothing, canned food, Christmas/Thanksgiving cards (please translate into Spanish cx), blankets, pillows, or anything that can help benefit the people over there.

How do we get items shipped and/or pay SAFELY?

So, you might be wondering, "How do we ship items to make sure they arrive safely to Venezuela" or "How do I know all money sent will be going towards Venezuela and Venezuela only? Well, 1) I will be setting up a P.O Box where you will be able to send all the care packages / items to my address, and from there, I'll put them in a box, and ship them off. I will keep the thread updated with pictures of all of your guys' donations, and me going to my local mailing department, etc. 2) I made a separate PayPal that my parents will also have access too, and I'll also make a website of the donations we've gotten, and our goal, and us spending that exact amount on other things necessary to donate.

We would like more physical donations than money, but we are setting a money goal, so my parents can transfer it from USD (U.S Dollars) to VEF (Venezuelan Bolivar) and use that to personally attempt to structure Venezuela to the beautiful place it used to be by fixing the streets, stores, malls, and that'll hopefully motivate people who actually live there that there's still chance and hope for Venezuela.



Current Donations

$10 - SkarmMines



P.O BOX : Setting up soon


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The fuck is with all these "Donation" threads lately[DOUBLEPOST=1448174001,1448173961][/DOUBLEPOST]Also doesn't make sense to me how $500 is going to change everyones lives.
 

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The fuck is with all these "Donation" threads lately[DOUBLEPOST=1448174001,1448173961][/DOUBLEPOST]Also doesn't make sense to me how $500 is going to change everyones lives.
The $500 will be put into buying supplies to fix the street and shops around the area, so they remind themselves that there's still hope. Not only for that, but I will be making a non-profitable charity website if I get enough support obviously, meaning there'll be more to give, and the idea will expand faster. (I'm going to Venezuela in July, so I'm going to attempt helping physically then)

Also, I came up w/ my idea of the donations because Thanksgiving is coming so soon, and I want to give back.
I know it doesn't seem so trust worthy right now, and I totally understand your point of view, but I will be doing everything possible to prove that this is an act of generosity, instead of selfishness.
I understand your point of view, and I cannot argue with you, but I'm going to do my best to help out the country where I come from.
I just had thought the MCM community would like to join along.
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I feel like this a bad idea, No offense to you or your grandmother.
 

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I feel like this a bad idea, No offense to you or your grandmother.
grandmother? o-o

Anyways, none taken.
I respect your opinion as it is.
I figured I would get bad feedback at the start, and maybe throughout the whole thing, but I didn't expect to receive everything from MCM.
I just wanted to spread awareness, and just maybe have people give some time and effort to at least donate old stuff they won't put to use anymore.​
 
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grandmother? o-o

Anyways, none taken.
I respect your opinion as it is.
I figured I would get bad feedback at the start, and maybe throughout the whole thing, but I didn't expect to receive everything from MCM.
I just wanted to spread awareness, and just maybe have people give some time and effort to at least donate old stuff they won't put to use anymore.​
I meant aunt.
Anyways, Why not talk to Mick about it?
This looks very sketchy tbh. I would rather donate to an actual charity vs. a guy on a minecraft forums who has a 1/2 believable story :/
I could say something like my brother in africa is held hostage etc. etc. I need $20 to get him out by tonight.
 
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I meant aunt.
Anyways, Why not talk to Mick about it?
This looks very sketchy tbh. I would rather donate to an actual charity vs. a guy on a minecraft forums who has a 1/2 believable story :/
I could say something like my brother in africa is held hostage etc. etc. I need $20 to get him out by tonight.
But seriously, who would believe that story? I know Skarm personally, and she is an extremely dedicated person, and a Venezuelan herself, I highly doubt the money/packages wouldn't get there.[DOUBLEPOST=1448184862,1448184456][/DOUBLEPOST]Oops, forgot to Vouch in my OP :p

Big vouch for SkarmMines
 

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Yo he visto lo que maduro es capaz de hacer. Lo he visto matar a la gente que votaron por el. Es alguien que debe de ser eliminado del poder, por el bien de latinoamérica. Al Igual que en cuba. Me gustaría donar cuando llegue a mi casa.
Demasiadas gracias de mi parte.

TRANSLATED INTO ENGLISH FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON'T KNOW SPANISH
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I've seen what Maduro can do is. I've seen him kill people that voted for him. He is someone who must be removed from power, for the sake of Latin America. As in Cuba . I would like to donate when I get home .​
 
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Thank you for doing this.
My mom's side of my family is Venezuelan, and they've been having to deal with this bullshit government for a long time.
Anyway, I would donate, but I'm out of cash, and I think it would be preferable to donate to something that I know won't end up being a scam.
Still though, thanks for doing this. If you're legit.
 

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I meant aunt.
Anyways, Why not talk to Mick about it?
This looks very sketchy tbh. I would rather donate to an actual charity vs. a guy on a minecraft forums who has a 1/2 believable story :/
I could say something like my brother in africa is held hostage etc. etc. I need $20 to get him out by tonight.
I agree, and I actually had that in mind, but I don't know how to put it.
Anyways, if it makes you feel better, I'm going to be contacting http://chamos.org.uk/ and requesting their help.
girl ;)
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Thank you for doing this.
My mom's side of my family is Venezuelan, and they've been having to deal with this bullshit government for a long time.
Anyway, I would donate, but I'm out of cash, and I think it would be preferable to donate to something that I know won't end up being a scam.
Still though, thanks for doing this. If you're legit.
I completely understand which is why I've taken the paypal out of the thread.
However, if one does believe me, I will provide them with it personally.
I would rather have more physical items sent to help them out more than money.​
 
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Vouch. Skarm is actually from Venezuela and is a very deeply caring person. I've known Skarm for a long time and I'm actually really glad she set this up. Hopefully, I can come into some money and I'll try to donate because it is a good cause. You all have no reason to doubt Skarm, she's a truly nice and caring person and it's amazing she took the initiative to try to start something like this. All charities started small, but all have a huge impact on people that need it.
 
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