I need help!

This is taken from an E-mail to Praveer (and others):

Lately, I've been listening more to the big-everything with every ounce of my being, and it keeps telling me the same thing; “Show the world the world”.
At first, I wasn't sure exactly what that meant, so I made it my point to stay away from the computer and go deep into the heart of that issue, and also Kansas City…
As usual, the city of Fountains and Blues showed me what I need to do.
Today, my buddy Phil and I had our first meeting with the head social worker for the HSC (homelessness services coalition) to discuss a new project, gonzo journalism among the homeless via film and art. We got Corporate backing from H&R Block, however, not much money from them. Our goal with this project, as with any form of documentary, is to raise awareness. We're going to be hosting a gallery that shows art of homeless people, or by homeless people, also featuring the film we are soon going to begin production on. Also, we're going to be publishing a book of writings by the homeless of the greater KC area. So far we have representation from about 80% of the non-profits that work with homeless, so we'll be able to have them at our benefit so people can get involved in whatever level they feel compelled.
On top of that, I leave for Kenya on Sunday to work with the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas, and Comfort the Children International to spend time with HIV positive orphans. It's sad; so many people throw money at Africa without looking at where it goes to, just so they can feel good about “pitching in”, but these kids aren't a worthwhile investment. The thought process that i read out of that is “Well, these kids are already doomed to die early, why waste money on a lost cause?”… Well, I don't feel that that's what we as human beings should be about…but hey, that's why I'm going, right? I'm planning on taking an ass load of pictures and interviews and compiling it in some form… perhaps another book if I can get the proceeds for it.
As you can see, I feel as though everything is starting to fall into line… perhaps the Mayans were right? The other day, I felt the need to go to Westport, a small part of town here in KC, because I knew that I was supposed to meet someone new… I sat and people watched for several hours, talking to random folks as they walked by. But then something amazing happened! This older gypsy man was walking by and noticed me. Immediately he asked me if I was ok, and then if I was a traveler. “I'm trying to be” I said with dead honesty. He then told me that he was going to help me out, and with that, he pulled out a stone with a line of crystal running through it. I've never been one to buy into the “power” of stones, but I guess this made me a believer, because at once, I felt the power and energy of good vibes pass through me. He told me to keep the stone safe and it would keep me safe, and then called me by my name (which I hadn't told him) and told me to “Do it.” I have never had psychic abilities to my knowledge, but somehow I knew to call him by his name (John) and we mused about how we just knew. ” Isn't that wild?” he said as he walked away. And it is…the worlds energy is just heating up, and I'm sure you can sense it too, but I just can't sit still any longer, which leads me to my next point;

Phil (who i mentioned before), Cathryn (who is on Zaadz), and myself are ready to help “show the world the world.” As we acquire a video camera from the homeless project, and we have begun to realize that KC is pushing us to go (even being so scary), we feel the need to become Gypsies, nomads, outlaws of sorts… to experience what this continent really has to offer, from bums to millionaires, Christians to witches, cowboys to campers, farmers to stock-brokers… from the small towns of Kansas to the sweat shops of Mexico, and the booming metropolis of NYC… and to show it to everyone we can. Filming every step of the way, talking to everyone we can. Go to peace rallies and then to bar fights… see it all. The Ghettos and gardens. “Show the world the world”… i continue to meditate on that; it doesn't say to show the world MY world… but to show us us. Dr. Hunter S. Thompson did that by developing Gonzo Journalism, the mix of participant anthropology and documentation combined, and he's inspired 3 generations so far, and think of how many more to come… But the common man doesn't read anymore if they can help it… but they sure as hell watch TV and films… so imagine, what if HST had had a camera?

And that's what we want to do… but finding the means is hard. Money is tight with 3 college drop-outs who want to change the world. And now I turn to you, not for money, but for help. We need to figure out ways to cut costs, to find sponsorship and exposure, and as a PR major I understand that networking works best… who do you know? how can you help? I beg of you, help me on my starting block of my mission, and help me show the world the world… something tells me that the world needs itself, and since we are one, I need you.

I know it's a lot to ask, but please! help me.

Sleeping by the way-side of tomorrow,

Christian