Apart from telling us that we have an AWESOME website, I think it’s telling us that we are definately having an impact on people who are either LGBT and/or who are interested in our mission of helping people reconcile their faith and sexuality, and creating acceptance and affirmation in our churches.

thanks forestgrey…….yes like all organisations we need regular financial support.

I thought we had details on the site about that……maybe they go lost when we moved over.

till we get that sorted out…..here is the info

Help Freedom 2 b[e] to Make a Difference

SO HOW CAN YOU HELP ??????

1. Forum Moderators

We get LOTS of spammers trying to sign up on a daily basis. Each new registration needs to be checked so we can authorise legitimate people and delete the spammers. Moderators also work on ensuring that the forum remains an active and safe place for all users. If you are interested in helping in this area – let us know. [email protected]

2. Website tech support

Space management, patches and upgrades of the website. We would like to upgrade our community forum, so if anyone has skills in this area to help out – let us know. [email protected]

3. Special event organisers

Each year we participate in the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade. We would like to start building a presence in the other festivals including Midsumma, Fringe, WA Pride, QLD Pride and building an even stronger presence at Mardi Gras. If you would like to organise any of these or help with the practical logistics that make these events actually happen – let us know. [email protected]

4. Local reps

We are working on setting up chapters in various capital cities. Until we can do this, we are looking for local reps who can provide us with information on events, supportive churches and other useful local information. If you have your finger on the pulse and are happy to be a contact point and to keep finding and updating information – let us know. [email protected]

5. General promotion & awareness raising

Using facebook, internet groups, discussion boards etc to create greater awareness of Freedom 2 b[e] and the work we do. If you are a bit of an internet junkie we’d love to hear from you. [email protected]

6. Fundraising

Up to now, Freedom 2 b[e] has run mainly with a few adhoc appeals and generous support from a few fantastic people. As we expand, our needs will no doubt continue to increase. In the near future we hope to kick off a few special projects – such as building active relationships with counselling services to ensure they have appropriate information to provide to those in need. We are currently looking at ways to facilitate general fundraising and making applications for Grants for specific projects. If you are interested in helping in this area – let us know. [email protected]

7. Financial giving

One of the things that has limited what we can do has been lack of funds. You can help us change that by making regular automatic weekly, monthly or one-off donations directly into the Freedom 2 b[e] account either by

A. Credit Card

http://www.ourcommunity.com.au/giving/appeal_details.form?appealId=1616

B. Direct Debit

St George Bank

Account name: Freedom to be

BSB No: 112 -879

Account No: 464521971

Any donation, no matter how small on a regular basis, all adds up to make a difference.

I am really pleased with these statistics- I suspect that the number of postings on facebook is obviouslyhaving an effect- but also events like Pride and Mardi Gras and articles and radio/TV interviews.

I feel so strongly that those who are out there struggling and hurting are the ones we need to reach with a knowledge that there IS somewhere to go- we gotta give them hope!

The stats are evidence that this is happening.

Any stats on how many per month are signing up for the site? I guess it’s a pretty open site and people can get a lot from it without ever signing up. The number of repeat visitors and how often they visit would be interesting statistics also.

Ian

I am really pleased with these statistics- I suspect that the number of postings on facebook is obviously having an effect- but also events like Pride and Mardi Gras and articles and radio/TV interviews.

I feel so strongly that those who are out there struggling and hurting are the ones we need to reach with a knowledge that there IS somewhere to go- we gotta give them hope!

The stats are evidence that this is happening.

Any stats on how many per month are signing up for the site? I guess it’s a pretty open site and people can get a lot from it without ever signing up. The number of repeat visitors and how often they visit would be interesting statistics also.

Ian

I think we do get a lot of people just reading and not posting (called lurkers in forumspeak)……but this is good……Its fantastic that people come here to read (I often meet people who tell me they do that)…….its even better and means more to us I guess when there are a decent number engaged in discussion and telling their stories…….it helps make it feel more like a community then a small number of people talking amongst themselves.

Hi Sandy

It’s really good to hear from you again…..it’s been a while. 🙂

Hope you’re well,

Ann Maree