CSA TRANSITIONAL & RESIDENTIAL HOMES
We have been busy over the last few months opening transitional homes for women & children, men & children, single women and men. We currently have over thirty houses and are providing service to over 100 individuals and families. Our goal is to assist people before they join the growing pool of homeless in Atlanta.

Of course, this is a huge undertaking and we need as much help and resources as we can receive. CSA Transitional & Residential Homes currently need the following:

MENTORS: Every adult and child who stays in one of our houses is afforded a Mentor. Mentors are responsible for holding participants to their goals, exposing them to informative information, motivating and inspiring them.

This is a 6-month commitment, where Mentors will be expected to communicate with their assigned partner on a weekly basis and visit him or her in person at least twice a month.

PROGRAMS: We are also seeking programs that can assist our tenants in moving beyond their current situation. If you have a program that is designed to assist people in gaining self-sufficiency, please let us know.

Signing Up: If you would like to be a Mentor, please send an email stating your desire to Deena Jones at djones@selfactualized.org

FURNITURE: We are also in need of furniture, especially full beds. If you would like to donate furniture, please send an email to djones@selfactualized.org

HOME SUPPLIES: We are in need of basic supplies for the homes. We currently need vacuum cleaners, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, bedroom and bathroom trashcans, lamps, pictures and other items. If you would like to donate home supplies please send an email to djones@selfactualized.org

FINANCIAL DONATION: Certainly, like all community service ventures, we are in need of financial donations. If you would like to make a cash donation or pay a utility bill please email djones@selfactualized.org or mail a check to CSA, P.O. Box 98466, Atlanta, GA 30359.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
We are fortunate to report that we are still assisting individuals in starting their business. Recently we have written the business plan that successfully financed a Quiznos franchise in Indiana and a Cold Stone Creamy here in Atlanta. We have also assisted a host of others with their nonprofit 501c3, Incorporation and other start-up due diligence.
If you are seeking to start your own business, please feel free to contact us.

PUBLISHING

	New books published by The Center for Self-Actualization, Inc. is hitting the airways. Dr. Allen Carter, the author of What is this Thing Called I was featured on August 5, 2006, on Every Church a Peace Church on the AIB Network. This book is a must read. For more information on this book go to http://www.selfactualized.org/booksPublished.html. Also if you are interested in attending Dr. Carter’s upcoming workshop, please contact the Center.
Other new releases include Dalaiyja, by Dr. Neale Peake. This book is a Spiritual Fairy Tale about Divorce. Parents can read this story to their children and help them make sense of some of the confusion and pain caused by divorce, as well as introducing them to complex spiritual themes in a simple and entertaining way.
	Unlocking Your Riches: If you haven’t received your autograph copy of Deena M. Jones new book Unlocking Your Riches you can do so by logging onto http://www.selfactualized.org/booksByDeena.html and your autographed copy will be delivered to you by mail.