The Mission of Making It A Better Place is to create a culture where giving back is second nature, not just a "once in a while" thing. One of the ways that we do this is through Unique Fundraising events.

As a world record philanthropist and ceaseless humanitarian, Michael Jackson gave over $300,000,000 to charity. Through Thrill the World Charlotte, Making A Better Place wants to continue these honorable actions by choosing causes that were near and dear to Michael.

This year for the 2011 event, Making It A Better Place will be hosting the "Arise" Family Friendly Festival. Fun for everyone! This event will raise funds for S.A.F.E. Animal Haven. We will also be collecting food for the Matthews Help Center to help fight hunger. Visit www.thrilltheworldcharlotte.com for details.

We believe Michael would be proud of the charities and causes we chose!

S.A.F.E Animal Haven

S.A.F.E. (Spay/Neuter, Adoption, Foster and Education) Animal Haven is a non-profit group of volunteers...
that care deeply about animals and our community. They exist entirely on donations from their supporters. S.A.F.E. Animal Haven sees hundreds of animals whose bonds with humans have been broken. To help maintain those bonds, they serve as a community resource for information about companion animals and their care.

The cornerstone of the program is to educate and promote the concept of spaying and neutering.

S.A.F.E. Animal Haven's mission is to decrease the endless stream of dogs pouring into animal care facilities by providing foster and adoption services, educational school programs and promoting the spaying/neutering of companion animals.

Matthews Help Center

The mission of the Matthews HELP Center is to care for those in our community by providing programs and services that will meet life’s basic needs, and by connecting those in need with resources that improve quality of life. In everything they do, they act with respect, compassion and a determination to improve the quality of life for those they serve.