If I won the Lottery (Charity Discussions).. I would give

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adamcustom — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:30:26 GMT

How did it happen? How did they manage to convice so many people in the world they must have a brand new car every 3 years or so? Competing with one

another so fiercely so that now the only way out is to make crap instead of good solid stuff and push it cheap . How is it possible that most powerful countries

boast that the bulk of their GNP comes not from manufacturing, but experience economy and all that bull snip . What kind of system is it? It's not capistalism

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RL-RANDOMLOGIC — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:23:00 GMT

Rdgrnr

I know about the plans for our water and your right it's comming. Just imagiane troops from another

country comming into the US to enforce ownership while most shake their heads asking how did this

ever happen. I keep praying for a few 1km astroids to hit just off the cost of a few key places. You got

to think/plan ahead because one on one won't work but keep your bore clean and the action lubed if for

no other reason then to slow it down and make them pay.

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rdgrnr — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:05:48 GMT

It's already in motion, RL.

He's got plans to control what we do with any water that happens to be on our land in rural areas now and what we can grow and what kind of seeds we can use.

Once he controls the food and water we're screwed.

I know one guy that won't be cooperating though.

Me.

He can pound sand.

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RL-RANDOMLOGIC — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 04:51:59 GMT

I would give on a one on one bases, just here and there as I see the need and mostly the working poor.

I use to give all the time but now with limited funds not so much. I may even not give at all and just enjoy

it myself. Giving is good but there comes a time when one must start thinking of themself. Spending does

at least as much good as giving. When you buy, buy american and put people to work. If you invest, then

invest it areas that put people to work and not the areas that are

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markp1950 — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:39:28 GMT

I would want to set up something perpetual and long lasting. A fund that reinvests with the profits going to deserving charities.

I would also make sure that it becomes somewhat separated from me. My fund funds groups that do the work.

I wouldn't want to be known as the person who doles out money. They would have to know that I don't do individual requests.

I DO want some peace

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Rick G — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:36:45 GMT

Would like to buy an old hotel and turn it into a homeless shelter / soup kitchen.

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markp1950 — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:28:52 GMT

HSUS shares less than 1 percent of your donations with local pet shelters.

This new billboard is part of HumaneWatch s effort to challenge HSUS to put Americans donations to work doing what its members expect: funding the care of pets in shelters. A national poll conducted in February by Opinion Research Corporation found that 59 percent of Americans falsely believe HSUS contributes most of its money to local organizations that care for dogs and cats. But in 2008, HSUS shared less than one pe... [ More ]

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dk1421 — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 03:13:54 GMT

I have a large family and my parents came from large families. Most are lower-middle class. Depending on how much I won, I was always hoping I could even give money to my aunts, uncles, and cousins (of which I have so many, I don't even know all their names), although through my LLC.

As for charity, I would like to give money to the Red Cross and Woman's Shelter in PA, Doctors Without Borders, some charities for Foster Children (possibly making one myself!), and some local charities too.

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rdgrnr — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 02:06:20 GMT

Thems a coupla nice wimmins right there.

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Piaceri — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 01:02:43 GMT

I already have given a little here and there for years. I regularly give to equine rescues that pull horses, donkeys, and mules from killer pens at auctions. I'd give more, enough to bail and ship instead of only a couple bucks. Plus, I'd sponsor one or two at a time who need special medical attention until they are well enough for adoption. I regularly follow Camelot Horse Weekly auctions, and I have a friend back in MI who has started a rescue that pulls only pregnant mares out of these auctio... [ More ]

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Feadogger — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 15:28:17 GMT

What to do, what to do. I'm a former veterinarian, so animals would be high on the priority list and I personally neutered many animals for SNAP certificates (neuter applies to either sex, spay is female, castration is proper term for male, just a pet peeve pls don't be offended).

No kill humane societies are mostly a joke. You know why they can say No Kill ???? Its because MOST OF THEM only take in the most adoptable dogs and cats so their success rate is high, and reject all the less adopta... [ More ]

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rukiafae — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 22:34:51 GMT

theres only a ferw charities that I truly support (as in, I give to them even now although in a much smaller amount than what a lotto win would enable)

- make a wish foundation

- SNAP (a local mobile/ low cost spay/neuter organization)

- St Judes Hospital

-Local animal shelters and no kill shelters

as you may guess, we are big animal lovers here LOL

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Mr-Smith — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 23:04:17 GMT

I would donate to the Brothers of the Left and Right Pocket.....

Then I would agree with sully16 list....

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sully16 — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 11:53:50 GMT

Childrens Hospital of Michigan

St. Judes

Toys for Tots

Disabled Veterans

Humane Society

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hearsetrax — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:12:58 GMT

+1 .... depending on how corrupt the local force is

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GYM RICE — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:12:40 GMT

Give a very large sum to your local police force. Even if you don't like cops etc. Its always good to have them on your side now that you have large sums of money.

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BaristaExpress — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:29:22 GMT

I already do make my (two) donations every year to the women and children's shelter here in Delaware. I've been doing this for the last 8 yrs. First one is at Thanksgiving with two completely cooked turkeys that are done by the grocery stores with all the trimmings. That's enough to feed twenty people. All I know is that the shelter always looks for me around Thanksgiving, because none of the staff will have to do all that cooking for all the women and children that might be there at that time o... [ More ]

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myeyes2020 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:59:38 GMT

I HAVEN'T donated to a charity in ten years but i'm the one donating from my heart as i see fit in todays society. I always feel good when i do.

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TheGameGrl — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:44:12 GMT

St Judes Hospital

Hershey Medical for Pediatric and Premature Birth children

Step Up! (Which is a program for single parents aiding with getting back into the job market and adult education programs)

Local Animal shelter

Local Special Olympics

Something that I would love to give is of my time to causes, Helping to Build houses for low income, Helping in disaster areas ...You cant put a price on giving of one times to help ...and that doesnt cost a dime yet time is soo preciou... [ More ]

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Boney526 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:41:28 GMT

Bad idea. Most of that money's wasted. It's like wanting to start an Americ-corp like program. It's a good idea, but it costs way too much for any person to do.

I'm not really sure. Anything I'd donate money to would have to prove that the money's worth giving.

I volunteer time nowadays since I'm not rich. But If I ever win, I know I'd give quite a pretty penny... Just not sure how.

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RJOh — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:36:35 GMT

If you don't normally give to charity and have no plans to do so in the future, saying you'll give if and when you win a lottery jackpot is a nicer way to put it.

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Coin Toss — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:28:03 GMT

Well said Raven62, well said.

A $1 actually given beats all those you plan on giving when you win a jackpot.

A did beats a gonna every time.

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Raven62 — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:22:12 GMT

If you want to make Charitable Contributions: Do It NOW!

If you wait until You Win a Jackpot: It'll NEVER HAPPEN

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BaristaExpress — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:55:03 GMT

First of all, I have always been told that Charity begins at home first and everyone else is second, third and so on. So once my charity at home is done, I will then give what I want to give to those that I feel are worth giving too! But my two top picks (no matter what) will be both Women and children shelters (one in Las Vegas and the other here in Delaware). All others will have to wait.

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Perfecttiming2 — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 20:09:16 GMT

Hi Jomacinrow!

That sounds great!

There is also an organization that I really like that helps children in foster care go to college (full scholarships).

I also like charities that help the homeless and feed the poor (both in the US and overseas).

There is so much.....

That's why when someone who has won the lottery jackpot says:

I don't know what I am going to do with all that money ....

I always think just give them time.........they will find alot of organizations that ne... [ More ]

If I won the Lottery (Charity Discussions).. I would give

Jomacinrow — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:32:35 GMT

Thought this might be a cool topic:

For those of you wanting/dreaming of winning the lotto (Jackpot games?), what selfless charity contributions would you do?? (If it's none, lol says so). I had thoughts that if I won the lotto, I would give large portion as an Scholarship fund for College Students? (As well as the Family House/Car contributions