program will not download, just keeps trying and nothing comes up, but I was able to download the help pack no problem. I even made a donation so I really would like the program
Did you bother to read the info on how to ask a question? Like including versions & stuff? Look at Q58291 for more info.
http://download.documentfoundation.org/libreoffice/stable/5.0.2/win/x86/LibreOffice_5.0.2_Win_x86.msi works for me just fine. I have 5.0.2 mirrored unofficially at http://s284544448.onlinehome.us/public/LibreOffice_5.0.2_Win_x86.msi