More People Die From Dirty Drinking Water Than All Forms Of Violence...

   Well friends, today is the day! Our GorillaStock.com website is launching this evening! AND we're launching our Indie GoGo Campaign, which will help us make it the the next level with a custom-built website, dedicated servers, and aggressive marketing campaign budget. So, much work has gone into this company...and we're just getting started! That's the best part! This is a very exciting day indeed! But...we also have another very exciting announcement!
   We are so pleased to announce that our 5th and final non-profit organization that will be a part of our launch and it is...Charity Water!
   Charity Water is an absolutely amazing non-profit organization that we are pumped out of our mind to be able to partner with in our endeavor to #ChangeTheWorld! Charity Water brings clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations worldwide.
    You may wake up in the morning and think...I'm thirsty, but most of us have never really had the experience of being thirsty. We many feel inconvenienced by having to walk to the kitchen or the water fountain for a drink of crisp, clean, safe water. Can you imagine having to walk 5 miles to get water for you and your family every day? What if that water that you walked to gather wasn't guaranteed to be safe? It could even make you and your family sick.                                      
   It's hard for us to fathom that 800 million people in our world do not have clean drinking water. I can't even wrap my head around that...in this day of our technology-filled society, we can't even be sure that people aren't dying from water-related diseases? Or maybe we can.
   Charity Water is working to make sure that clean, safe drinking water is a reality for all people in all nations. This organization uses the 100% Model...meaning Charity Water made a bold promise. 100% of public donations go directly to fund clean water projects in the field. That means when you or I donate to Charity Water 100% of our contribution goes to fund a clean water project. That's one amazing promise.
   So, join us at Gorilla Stock in welcoming Charity Water, and let's get rolling. This adventures is just beginning. Let's get Gorilla Stock off to a strong start so we can make the global impact that we are being called to.

Grateful,
Chris & The Gorilla Stock Team
www.GorillaStock.com
www.Facebook.com/GorillaStock
www.Twitter.com/GorillaStock

Charity Water:
www.CharityWater.org
www.Facebook.com/CharityWater
www.Twitter.com/CharityWater

 
Information regarding Charity Water has been provided and obtained through the Charity Water website, as well as with permission from Charity Water.

I cannot believe that we are getting to work with...

Wow! The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind....in a world-changing way! I am so excited for all that this week holds. We are in the final planning of our Indie Go Go campaign, which will help take us to the next level to make Gorilla Stock the success that we know it can be. Final tweeks are being made to our website, which is launching THIS FRIDAY, 10.19.12!!! And other behind the scenes things that we will get to share with you very soon! But, today I get the privilege of announcing our fourth partnering non-profit organization. We are so pleased to announce we get to partner with our content contributors and buyers to help fund Feed My Starving Children!

Feed My Starving Children is a far-reaching, world-impacting non-profit organization. We are so honored and thrilled to be able to use our dollars to help them change the world. FMSC is committed to feeding children hungry in body and spirit. The premise behind their organization is simple...children and adults hand-pack meals specifically formulated to feed malnourished children, and they ship the meals to nearly 70 countries around the world!

FMSC provides life-saving meals to people who need them most all over the world...from countries affected by natural disaster to those that are enduring economic hardships. These meals are distributed through missionary partnerships at orphanages, schools, clinics, refugee camps, and malnourishment centers. And, Feed My Starving Children believes in sustainability. So, it's not just one shipment of meals and they're done. They continue to provide their mission partners with the food that is needed to maintain their feeding programs.

How amazing is this?! But, we need your help! We must get the word out...about Gorilla Stock and our mission. That's where you come in! We will soon be launching a new Gorilla Stock Street Team initiative with some very fun perks, but until then can you help out?!

Specific Ways To Help Us Change The World:

1. Friend Us On Facebook! Share Our Page & Our Posts! www.facebook.com/GorillaStock
2. Follow Us On Twitter & Re-Tweet Us! www.twitter.com/GorillaStock
3. Promote Our Blog: www.GorillaStock.blogspot.com
4. We NEED Content...Are you a photographer, videographer, illustrator, creator of sound effects? Or do you know someone that is? We are currently accepting an exclusive group of content contributors to be a part of our launch THIS FRIDAY!!! If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a part of the launch Gorilla Stock Brigade, please have them contact me asap for next steps to making that happen. Email: gorillastockfootage@gmail.com

We are so amazed and humbled at what is happening with Gorilla Stock already...the future is looking bright. Thanks to each of you. You really matter to our success. Let's #ChangeTheWorld together. 

Grateful,

Chris Hall & The Gorilla Stock Team


Feed My Starving Children:
Website: www.fmsc.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/feedmystarvingchildren
Twitter: www.twitter.com/fmsc_org

Information regarding Feed My Starving Children has been provided and obtained through the Feed My Starving Children website, as well as with permission from Feed My Starving Children.

Essential Nutrients, Healthy Children...

    I cannot believe the ways that Gorilla Stock is already experiencing such wonderful things through this journey that is barely beginning. This is turning out to be an exposing, yet beautiful endeavor. All the great things are never easy, right?
   We have some very important meetings coming up this week...so all of you who pray, we will take it! Everything is happening so quickly and seems so big, but I know that we are on the right track. Gorilla Stock is going to make such a positive impact on the world and help so many people. I cannot wait! I'm bursting with excitement for the future!!!
   Part of changing our world is partnering with amazing, globally impacting non-profit organizations that will help us further our reach. We have been so happy to announce NEGU (Jessie Rees Foundation) which brings hope and awareness to children world-wide battling cancer; as well as BeLoved a non-profit organization whose vision is to reach the BeLoved who are sex addicted, sex workers or sex trafficked. And, we are so excited to  be able to announce our third non-profit organization that we get the honor of partnering with to have an impact and change the world! Gorilla Stock is so happy to announce Vitamin Angels as our newest partner!
     Vitamin Angels  is a unique and amazing organization that helps provide essential nutrients that help children attain good health and the opportunity to thrive. The mission of Vitamin Angels is to mobilize and deploy private sector resources to advance availability, access, and use of micronutrients, especially vitamin A, among at-risk populations in need.
   Vitamin Angels reduces child mortality worldwide by connecting essential nutrients with infants and children under five. Essential nutrients enable young immune systems to fight infectious diseases, helping young children attain good health and the opportunity to lead meaningful and productive lives. In 2012, Vitamin Angels will reach approximately 25,000,000 children in over 40 countries, including the United States, with the vital nutrients they need as a foundation for good health.
   This organization places in our hands the vehicle to improve the health and life of 25,000,000 children this year alone! Such a gift! Won't you join us? We will soon be accepting content contributors and street team members. If you want to help NOW and help get Gorilla Stock launched, share our blog, re-tweet us on Twitter, and share us on Facebook. Help us get the word out!

Humbled and Grateful,
Chris & The Gorilla Stock Team
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GorillaStock
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GorillaStock

Vitamin Angels
www.vitaminangels.org
Twitter: www.twitter.com/VitaminAngels
Facebook: www.facebook.com/VitaminAngels

Information regarding Vitamin Angels has been provided and obtained through the Vitamin Angels website, as well as with permission from Vitamin Angels.

BeFree. BeRestored. BeLoved...

  This week has held many unexpected and wonderful gifts and it has just started! I can't wait to share these details with you as things become more concrete, but I do have one exciting piece of news that I can tell you. We have our second confirmed non-profit organization on board! 

   Gorilla Stock is so proud to announce that our second non-profit organization is BeLoved! We cannot believe the gift that God has laid in our hands with this organization. It is our privilege to partner with our sellers to help fund the work of this organization. 

       BeLoved is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to connecting with and caring for women that are affected by the commercial sex industry. Their vision is to reach these BeLoved who are sex addicted, sex workers, or sex trafficked to let them know there is a God who loves them no matter who they are or what they have done. BeLoved gets to saturate these girls' and womens' lives with hope that there is a life that they never expected just waiting for them. 

        So, how does BeLoved do this? This organization does extensive outreach into the high risk population including strip clubs, porn conventions, massage parlors, and all places where you run into the sex industry and people affected by it. In outreach BeLoved gives gifts to the ladies to let them know they are loved by God no matter where their life has taken them. Within the gifts, they have our contact information, support group information, resources such as DVD's or inspirational material, bibles, and books. In 2012, BeLoved has expanded into Miami, Florida, which has over 400 sex related businesses. Some of the programs include: peer mentoring, BeLoved support groups, drop in centers, and care packages. 

       Thanks so much Sandra and the entire BeLoved team for allowing us to partner with your organization. 

       If you are a photographer, videographer, or musician and are interested int becoming a content contributor for Gorilla Stock, please contact us at gorillastockfootage@gmail.com and we will forward you information. The website roll out date will be announced very soon!

Chris & The Gorilla Stock Team

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GorillaStock

Twitter: www.twitter.com/GorillaStock

BeLoved Information:

Website: www.be-loved.cc

Facebook: www.facebook.com/UAreBeloved

Twitter: www.twitter.com/uarebeloved

Information on BeLoved was obtained from www.be-loved.cc. 

We NEGU, Do You?

   We have already reached out to several global non-profit organizations hoping to secure their permission to feature them on Gorilla Stock. We've had outstanding response! And as a result, we have our first very fun announcement...

   Gorilla Stock is pumped to welcome NEGU as our first confirmed non-profit organization that will be featured on our website, due to launch late-2012! We get the privilege of partnering with our sellers to help fund this outstanding organization.

   NEGU stands for NEVER EVER GIVE UP! This was the motto for Jessie Rees during her 10 month courageous fight with two inoperable brain tumors. It kept her going after doctor visits, chemotherapy, radiation, loss of vision, loss of hearing, and constant headaches. Jessie's motto to Never Ever Give Up continues to inspire thousands of people to NEGU in life no matter what! This little message of hope, perseverance and strength has been adopted by a massive team known as TeamNEGU made up of young and old around the world.

   On, April 8, 2011 Jessie shared her wish with her parents that she wanted to find a way to encourage every kid fighting cancer to "NEGU". Out of "Jessie's Wish" came the idea of JoyJars. These JoyJars are sent to children across the world to spread hope, joy, and love. JoyJars are filled with fun new toys and activities AND are 100% free. As of May 2012, over 15,000 JoyJars have been stuffed and sent to courageous kids.

Thank you Erik and the entire TeamNEGU for allowing us to partner with you in spreading hope!

If you are videographer, photographer, or musician interested in being a content contributor to Gorilla Stock, please contact me at gorillastockfootage@gmail.com so I can forward you information.


Chris & The Gorilla Stock Team
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GorillaStock
Twitter: www.twitter.com/GorillaStock


NEGU, Jessie Rees Foundation

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JessieReesFoundation
Twitter: www.twitter.com/WeNEGUforKids

Information on NEGU provided by www.jessie.org.
 

This is the beginning...

     So, here we go on this whirlwind adventure that God birthed in my heart back in November 2011. It has been a slow process...thinking, praying, asking God for direction. It seems that little by little He as guided our footsteps and we are finally getting the go ahead to start some serious progress on this dream called Gorilla Stock.
     Gorilla Stock is a multi-media company with a purpose. We will be selling stock video, photography, and audio via download on our website that is set to launch later this year. Ok, so we are a stock footage business. What will make us different? Lots of things will differentiate us from the competition, but the biggest difference will be that Gorilla Stock's main goal is to give back to our world. We will partner with our sellers by giving them the option to donate up to 10% of their profit to one of the 8 non-profit organizations that we have offered. Gorilla Stock will then match up to that 10% so that the impact is doubled. We will get to impact and change our world for the better...together. It doesn't get much better than that.
     So, I know that many of you are ready to get started...we will be looking for videos, photos, sound effects, music, Lower Thirds, & After Effects. We will be accepting uploads very soon. Stay tuned!

Let's Stay Connected.

Chris & The Gorilla Stock Team

Best Ways To Stay Connected...

Twitter:    www.twitter.com/GorillaStock

Facebook: www.facebook.com/GorillaStock

Email: gorillastockfootage@gmail.com