All of Michael Jackson's Charities

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All of Michael Jackson's Charities

Michael Jackson was a true humanitarian. In his lifetime, he was listed in the 2000 edition of the Guiness Book of World Records for breaking the world record for the "Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star." He had supported 39 charities in which 36 known charities of Michael Jackson are listed on All Michael Jackson.com while the entire list of Michael Jackson's charities is available on MJFC web site. Michael cared--he truly cared about others. He was passionate about giving back. It is too bad that much of his charitable contributions took a backseat to negative publicity, whether true or not, that occurred in his life time.

For example, mostly everyone knows about "We Are the World" and the collaboration with 44 artists with the proceeds from this records donated to the starving people of Africa, but very few people know about his donation to Childhelp USA (the biggest charity-organization against child abuse), he equipped a 19-bed-unit to part of the T.J. Martell-Foundation for leukemia and cancer research, nor do many people know that Jackson hosted 200 Air Force families at his Neverland Ranch on October 12, 2002. It was a gesture of appreciation for men and women who served overseas. Please read: Charity. Not much was said about MJ's visit on Capitol Hill in 2004, the focus was mostly on his child molestation charges that were eventually dropped. It was a two-hour meeting to discuss using his celebrity to the fight against Aids in Africa. Read Michael Jackson Visits Capitol Hill and Fans Cheer Michael Jackson in Second Day on Capitol Hill. You can also find out more about MJ's charities at: JacksonAction.

Intro photo courtesy of Michael Jackson Pictures

Billboard Tribute Issue



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First 10 Charities of Michael Jackson

  • AIDS Project LA
  • American Cancer Society
  • Angel Food
  • Big Brothers of Greater Los Angeles
  • BMI Foundation, Inc.
  • Brotherhood Crusade
  • Brotman Burn Center
  • Camp Ronald McDonald
  • Childhelp U.S.A.
  • Children's Institute International

Support Children's Defense Fund

On Behalf of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson contributed to many children charities, visited terminally ill children in hospitals, equiped a 19-bed-unit at Mount Senai New York Medical Center, donated all the monies he received from the Pepsi commercial to the Michael Jackson Burn Center for children, visited children in orphanages, and many children suffering from cancer.

The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start, a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood with the help of caring families and communities.

Second 10 Charities of Michael Jackson

  • Cities and Schools Scholarship Fund
  • Community Youth Sports & Arts Foundation
  • Congressional Black Caucus (CBC)
  • Dakar Foundation
  • Dreamstreet Kids
  • Dreams Come True Charity
  • Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation
  • Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
  • Love Match
  • Make-A-Wish Foundation

Support Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund

On behalf of Michael Jackson

This is one of MJ's charities from the list above. In 1992 at a press conference, MJ announced that he was planning a world tour to raise monies for his Heal the World Foundation. This Foundation supported the fight against AIDS, Juvenile Diabetes and supported Camp Ronald McDonald and the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Michael donated $100,000 to the Children's Defense Fund, the Children's Diabetes Foundation, the Atlanta Project, and the Boys and Girl Clubs of Newark, New Jersey.

in 2000, Michael painted a plate to be auctioned for the "Carousel of Hope Ball" benefiting childhood diabetes research.

JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.

Third 10 Charities of Michael Jackson

  • Minority Aids Project
  • Motown Museum
  • NAACP
  • National Rainbow Coalition
  • Nelson Mandela's Children's Fund
  • Red Cross
  • Rotary Club of Australia
  • Society of Singers
  • Starlight Foundation
  • The Carter Center's Atlanta Project

Support Donors Choose

On behalf of Michael Jackson

Why did I choose this charity-organization because Michael did a lot with supporting education:

In 1987 - At the end of his Bad Tour, Michael donates some personal items to the UNESCO for a charitable auction. The proceeds will be for the education of children in developing countries.

In 1992 - Michael declared, "Black Colleges and Universities are breeding some of the leading personalities of our time. They are on top in business, justice, science and technologies, politics and religion. I am proud, that the Michael Jackson Scholarship Program enabled more than 200 young men and women to get a qualified education."

In 1997 - Michael waved his personal fee for his Bombay appearance and donated $1.1 million to a local charity helping to educate children living in slums.

In 2001 - Michael handed out books to young people at a Newark, NJ theater. The event, which helped to launch the Michael Jackson International Book Club, part of his new Heal the Kids charity, aims to promote childhood reading and encourage parents to return to reading bedtime stories

DonorsChoose.org is dedicated to addressing the scarcity and inequitable distribution of learning materials and experiences in our public schools.

The Last Nine Charities of Michael Jackson

  • The Sickle Cell Research Foundation
  • Transafrica
  • Unesco
  • United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
  • United Negro College Fund Ladder's of Hope
  • Volunteers of America
  • Watts Summer Festival
  • Wish Granting
  • YMCA - 28th Street/Crenshaw

Support the Salvation Army: Indiana Division

On behalf of Michael Jackson

Gary, Indiana was Michael Jackson's hometown. In 1994, Heal the World, Heal LA with the Salvation Army treated over 400 homeless children and parents living in shelters to a day at Universal Studios.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, The Salvation Army Indiana Division is committed to Doing the Most Good for our neighbors in need, right here in central Indiana and beyond. The hungry and homeless, abused and addicted: Your generosity goes here. Thanks!

Michael Links

Michael Jackson's Charity Legacy
Direct links to several of Michael Jackson's Charities such as Jane Goodall Institute, United Negro College Fund, TJ Martell Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Childhelp USA to name a few.
Thank You Michael Jackson for Your Life Long Charity Work
Katie McKoy's, Atlanta Special Needs Kids Examiner's, blog on Michael Jackson's life long charity work on the examiner.com
Michael Jackson's Charity Contributions
This blog was written by Linda St. Cyr, Celebrity Charity Examiner for the examiner.com
Michael Jackson's Charity Work
This blog is Michael Jackson's charity biography. It also provides direct links to many of MJ's charities.

About Heal the World

HTW Michael's Army


Michael Jackson established Heal the World Foundation in 1992.
Updates in reference to this charity will be made shortly!

What More Can I Give

Did You Know?

On October 27, 2003, Michael premiered the short film for his latest charity single titled "What More Can I Give?" in the conference area of the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The same day, the official "Music for Giving" web site was up and running. Beginning at 3 pm (Pacific Standard Time), the charity single "What More Can I Give?" became available online for download for a donation of $2. The following charities received donations when "What More Can I Give" was downloaded:

  • Oneness

  • Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation

  • The International Child Art Foundation

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Credits:

PHOTOS:
Michael Jackson Pictures

Billboard Tribute Issue (MJFC Web site)

Michael's HTW Army (Heal the World Web Site)

INFO:
JacksonAction.com

MJFC The Michael Jackson Fan Club Web Site

ALL MICHAEL JACKSON. com Web Site

Thank you Michael Jackson for your life long charity work (blog)

Michael Jackson's Charity Contribution (blog)

Michael Jackson's Charity Legacy (blog)

Michael Jackson's Charity Work (blog)

Heal the World Foundaton Web site

Will You Be There (Single Version)

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This spotlight is for the information that I found on various blogs and web-sites as well as photos that are available for use. I am thankful for creating a lens that spotlights Michael Jackson's Life Long Charitable Contributions. This is the Essence of Michael which I hope more and more people would come to realize.

On Michael Jackson's Charities Feedback

"In the end, the most important thing is to be true to yourself and those you love and work hard. Work like there's no tomorrow. Train. Strive. Really train and cultivate your talent to the highest degree. Be the best at what you do. Get to know more about your field than anybody alive. Use the tools of your trade, if it's books or a floor to dance on or a body of water to swim in. Whatever it is, it's yours. That's what I've always tried to remember." (Michael Jackson)

  • Viki May 28, 2011 @ 5:17 pm | delete
    I am doing my final paper about if everyone can do a small part then there would be such a big difference in the world, my idea came from first and foremost, MJ...
  • Cherrybomb2009 Mar 4, 2011 @ 11:54 am | delete
    Oh, but you have a photo in the "About Heal the World" section that isn't showing up (at least not for me)?
  • Diamond_Wizard Mar 12, 2011 @ 4:05 pm | delete
    Thank you for informing me about this mishap. It appears that the link has been broken and therefore I no longer have link to the picture or about Heal the World. Once I found out about other information in reference to this charity, I will post the new and updated info.
  • Cherrybomb2009 Mar 4, 2011 @ 11:52 am | delete
    I wanted to let you know that I've both lensrolled AND featured this lens on my Michael Jackson Lensography. It's among the BETTER MJ lenses. Good (and important) stuff.
  • Diamond_Wizard Jun 25, 2010 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    I can't believe that it is already the first anniversary of Michael Jackson's! Let's not forget Michael Jackson in additional to his phenomenal talent was a true humanitarian. To celebrate the life of MJ and his extraordinary talent 103.5 WKTU is doing a tribute all day at http://www.thankyoumj.com/
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