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8th Nov 2009, 04:21 PM

Well, as a young male, and having not done much with my life, I would like to do something worth while. So I was thinking of having you all help me come up with project ideas that I could do, or we could work on together. Such projects would be: Donating to causes, helping food banks, volunteering, starting programs, sponsoring youths in poverty, etc. Of course these projects take planning and great consideration, but I got time =) If you have any ideas, I'd be glad to accept them ^^
I'm ready to make a difference, are you?

Halo · 8th Nov 2009, 08:12 PM

you can make a short documentary

8th Nov 2009, 08:34 PM

Haha not what I meant xP That doesn't help anyone.

George · 9th Nov 2009, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Fargo

Haha not what I meant xP That doesn't help anyone.

Depends. If it communicates a message about awareness about something it would.

9th Nov 2009, 07:19 AM

Something I can do though within my power at this moment. I can't afford to make a short documentary, and I'd have no idea on what.

gemerency · 9th Nov 2009, 08:54 AM

3 words. gay bake sale.

oh wait, thats a fundraiser isn't it. i suppose you could attach messages to the food that says things about homophobia being bad. that might make a difference. lol

George · 10th Nov 2009, 03:03 AM

OMG GAY BAKE SALE.

I'M IN.

Problem solved. Funds go to PFLAG.

Leon481 · 10th Nov 2009, 06:45 AM

I was actually about to make this exact same topic before I saw this. I'm also looking for good project ideas, as I find myself with a lot of free time lately and there's not really a lot to work with in my immediate area. Maybe if we work together, we can come up with something.

s5m1 · 10th Nov 2009, 07:34 AM

What interests you? Are you concerned about animals, battered women, abused children, LGBT equality, poverty, the homeless, illiteracy rates, dropout prevention, community redevelopment? The list of possible ideas is endless. The real question is what are you passionate about? Pick that area, do some research online to find volunteer opportunities and then pick up the phone or send an email and volunteer.

Greggers · 10th Nov 2009, 08:50 AM

Salmon Arm, huh? Well, from all i know about Salmon Arm you might be better off trying to save money and donate it to a cause; I dont know how many opportunities you will find in your community there.

Maybe try putting away x amount of dollars every month or every paycheck and then when you reach your goal of x dollars you divide it out between whatever causes you feel are most important at that time? If any votes on gay marriage are happening in the states you can give it to that campaign, or there is always the Trevor project that needs funding. Whatever it is your passionate about works.

As for other ideas that more directly help your community? Hmm, you cold try and get a weekly group going that walks around the city picking up garbage or makes sandwiches for the homeless if thats a big problem in your area? Its always easier to do things in a group.

fallendream · 10th Nov 2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by George

OMG GAY BAKE SALE.

I'M IN.

Problem solved. Funds go to PFLAG.

ill buy gays cakes!

xballetxbeautyx · 10th Nov 2009, 05:36 PM

From experience, food banks are actually pretty fun. Try getting some friends together to go. I went on a field trip and had a blast.

Also, try and turn something you like or are good at into some sort of service. This summer I got 75 hours (we need a certain number to graduate) just by doing a show at a community theatre. And I'm planning on getting about forty more hours this January playing my harp at retirement homes.

So do something with friends, or meet new people- when I went to a food bank we spent about an hour and a half packing food into baggies and talking about random stuff while we did. Or do something you enjoy.

Leon481 · 12th Nov 2009, 05:58 AM

I think I've come up with something I can pull off. I'm thinking of starting a website. I have a subject matter in mind, but I need to do some research to see if it's something worth working on. I'll get into the details once I see if it's feasible or not.

8th Nov 2009, 04:21 PM	#1
Fargo Guest Posts: n/a	Projects Well, as a young male, and having not done much with my life, I would like to do something worth while. So I was thinking of having you all help me come up with project ideas that I could do, or we could work on together. Such projects would be: Donating to causes, helping food banks, volunteering, starting programs, sponsoring youths in poverty, etc. Of course these projects take planning and great consideration, but I got time =) If you have any ideas, I'd be glad to accept them ^^ I'm ready to make a difference, are you?

8th Nov 2009, 08:12 PM	#2
Halo Space Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: some friends and family Location: Victoria BC Age: 33 Posts: 61 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: Projects you can make a short documentary Last edited by Halo; 8th Nov 2009 at 08:15 PM..

8th Nov 2009, 08:34 PM	#3
Fargo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Projects Haha not what I meant xP That doesn't help anyone.

9th Nov 2009, 07:19 AM	#5
Fargo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Projects Something I can do though within my power at this moment. I can't afford to make a short documentary, and I'd have no idea on what.

9th Nov 2009, 08:54 AM	#6
gemerency high priest of procrastinationism Full Member Gender: i has dangly bits Orientation: 4/6 of kinsey scale Out Status: mom,sister,grandma other gay freinds Location: Alamosa, Colorado Age: 20 Posts: 1,376 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Projects 3 words. gay bake sale. oh wait, thats a fundraiser isn't it. i suppose you could attach messages to the food that says things about homophobia being bad. that might make a difference. lol __________________ Bite me Lady Grey! Bowerstone is all mine now!!! Muahahahahaha

10th Nov 2009, 03:03 AM	#7
George Banned Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 19 Posts: 2,387 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: Projects OMG GAY BAKE SALE. I'M IN. Problem solved. Funds go to PFLAG.

10th Nov 2009, 06:45 AM	#8
Leon481 EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out Online Location: Southeast of Atlanta, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 343 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Projects I was actually about to make this exact same topic before I saw this. I'm also looking for good project ideas, as I find myself with a lot of free time lately and there's not really a lot to work with in my immediate area. Maybe if we work together, we can come up with something.

10th Nov 2009, 07:34 AM	#9
s5m1 Gay and Couldn't be Happier! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Maryland Age: 46 Posts: 861 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: Projects What interests you? Are you concerned about animals, battered women, abused children, LGBT equality, poverty, the homeless, illiteracy rates, dropout prevention, community redevelopment? The list of possible ideas is endless. The real question is what are you passionate about? Pick that area, do some research online to find volunteer opportunities and then pick up the phone or send an email and volunteer.

10th Nov 2009, 08:50 AM	#10
Greggers Sunshine & Optimism ...also Angels. Full Member Gender: Theatre Queen Orientation: Disco Sticks Out Status: Everyone and a few more Location: BC, Canada Age: 21 Posts: 3,528 Join Date: Dec 2008	Re: Projects Salmon Arm, huh? Well, from all i know about Salmon Arm you might be better off trying to save money and donate it to a cause; I dont know how many opportunities you will find in your community there. Maybe try putting away x amount of dollars every month or every paycheck and then when you reach your goal of x dollars you divide it out between whatever causes you feel are most important at that time? If any votes on gay marriage are happening in the states you can give it to that campaign, or there is always the Trevor project that needs funding. Whatever it is your passionate about works. As for other ideas that more directly help your community? Hmm, you cold try and get a weekly group going that walks around the city picking up garbage or makes sandwiches for the homeless if thats a big problem in your area? Its always easier to do things in a group. __________________ "It's a male duck."

10th Nov 2009, 05:36 PM	#12
xballetxbeautyx Heterodox Homosexual Full Member Gender: (.)(.) Orientation: Kinsey 5? Ish? Out Status: If you don't know, where have you been all my life Location: Midwest USA Age: 17 Posts: 1,719 Join Date: Mar 2008	Re: Projects From experience, food banks are actually pretty fun. Try getting some friends together to go. I went on a field trip and had a blast. Also, try and turn something you like or are good at into some sort of service. This summer I got 75 hours (we need a certain number to graduate) just by doing a show at a community theatre. And I'm planning on getting about forty more hours this January playing my harp at retirement homes. So do something with friends, or meet new people- when I went to a food bank we spent about an hour and a half packing food into baggies and talking about random stuff while we did. Or do something you enjoy. __________________ I can't go to Pigfarts! IT'S ON MARS. You need a rocketship! Do you have a rocketship, Potter? Look at this - it's Rocketship Potter! Starkid Potter! Moonshoes Potter! Traversing the galaxy for intergalactic travels to Pigfarts!

12th Nov 2009, 05:58 AM	#13
Leon481 EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out Online Location: Southeast of Atlanta, Georgia Age: 26 Posts: 343 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: Projects I think I've come up with something I can pull off. I'm thinking of starting a website. I have a subject matter in mind, but I need to do some research to see if it's something worth working on. I'll get into the details once I see if it's feasible or not.