CSA TRANSITIONAL & RESIDENTIAL HOMES

We are pleased to announce that we are well on our way to providing transitional homes for students, women & children, men & children, and single adults. We currently have ten houses and will be adding to our inventory on a quarterly basis. Our goal is to provide affordable housing and 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 will be afforded a Mentor. Mentors will be responsible for holding participants to their goals, exposing them to relevant information and offering motivation and inspiration.

Time: This is a 6-month commitment. 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.

Training: Mentors’ training will be ongoing; we will meet once a month to discuss the progress of each participant.

Signing Up: If you would like to be a Mentor, please give us a call at 770.623.4133 or email us at selfactualized@earthlink.net stating your desire.

FURNITURE: We are also in need of furniture, especially twin or bunk beds. If you would like to donate furniture, please send an email to selfactualized@earthlink.net

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 selfactualized@earthlink.net

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 give us a call, email selfactualized@earthlink.net or mail a check to CSA, P.O. Box 98466, Atlanta, GA 30359.

FIRST LADY’S VISIT

The Center for Self-Actualization, Inc. was pleased to host a special session with the First Lady of Cape Verde Islands. Cape Verde Islands is a small country off the western coast of Africa. It is made up of 8 islands and is considered to be one of the last true paradises.

Mrs. Adelcia Pires, the First Lady of Cape Verde Islands, visited our city during September 19 - 25, 2005. The purpose of her visit was to cultivate relationships that could aid the children of Cape Verde Islands.

Her visit entailed meetings with the Mayor of Atlanta, community and civil right leaders, along with various universities and schools.

Thanks to Ines Silva, a member of CSA and the owner of IDS Dental Consulting, LLC, Mrs. Pires honored us with a private meeting about Cape Verde and how we could partner. We concluded feeling enthusiastic and excited to assist the children of Cape Verde Islands. Thus, we are structuring a Vision Trip to see how we can best serve. If you are interested in accompanying us, along with many community leaders, to CapeVerde Islands to be hosted by the Cape Verde Government, please email us by November 25, 2005 at selfactualized@earthlink.net

Book Publishing Made Easy
The Center for Self-Actualization, Inc. makes publishing easy. We have assisted dozens of authors in publishing their manuscripts. If you have a self-help, motivational, or inspirational book, fiction or nonfiction, ready to be published, give us a call at 404.327.5637.

FIRST TIME AUTHORS: Call us about our Ongoing Writer’s Workshops! 404.327.5637

To Purchase CSA Published Books or to Contact the Authors
Log onto www.selfactualized.org
P.O. Box 98466 Atlanta, GA 30359

NEW BOOK RELEASE

We are pleased to announce the new release of:

WHAT IS THIS THING CALLED I?
Allen C. Carter, Ph.D.
Have you ever wondered who you really are and what compels you to do the things you do? If so, this book is for you!

Discover your True Identity and how to overcome the psychological forces that apparently control you.

ISBN: 0-9758799-9-5
Pages: 335 pages trade paperback
Cost: $15.95

Dr. Allen C. Carter is a practicing Psychologist. He serves as Director of Clinical Services for the Morehouse College Counseling Center and is an adjunct professor in the Psychology Department.

This life altering book is endorsed by best selling authors Gary Renard, “The Disappearance of the Universe” and Colin Tipping, author of “Radical Forgiveness” and “Making Room for the Miracle”.

To Order: Log onto www.selfactualized.org

FIVE KEYS TO CREATING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS

1. Write a Business Plan: Before starting a business it is imperative that you write a plan of action. This plan will serve as your guide throughout the course of your business. You can check your plan to make sure you are still on track and adjust it as your business grows.

2. Build Your Foundation: Take your time and build a successful foundation, which includes hiring the right staff and consultants. Your staff might turn over several times before you have the right combination, but there is no substitute for having a team that can enhance your vision.

3. Have Adequate Financing: Did you know it takes the average business 3 to 5 years before it sees any profit? Thus, it is imperative that you have enough start-up capital to grow your business.

4. Be repetitive: Doing the same thing over and over creates expertise. When starting your business it is important to create a routine. Doing things in a regimented way guarantees success.

5. Stay on task: You would be surprised how many people fail at business because they get off track. They begin to chase the money instead of staying focused; therefore it is necessary to stay focused on your goal and not change direction.