The CSR Direct Project - Research & Information Service
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Real Life Research & Development
I believe most everything that means something in our world starts with a story.
A personal story.
Experiencing "Homelessness"
This one started with me in the summer of 2010, while I was staying in the Minneapolis Shelter system. Of course, my story starts long before this time. But, in regards to the development of this project,
Regarding "homelessness", I did not fall from grace to reach a personal bottom like so many stories told. I am purposefully saying that my story is the opposite of those stories where the individual hits bottom and is faced with making serious life changes. I was, and still am a success in a way that is, unfortunately not recognized in mainstream society! Truth is, I was forced to make serious life changes very early in my life. And, at times, my life was threatened by the people most significant and important to me. Furthermore, then like now, all of the people in authority, responsibility and leadership failed us! Failed me, to speak personally.
Before I go any further, I need to clearly state that the CSR Direct Project is NOT about, or focused on "homelessness." It's just that "homelessness" happened to be the backdrop that lead me to start down this road Project Development. And, finding my mission in life.
It happens that "homelessness" encapsulates so much of our historical, social issues.
Truth is, everything is connected.
I've come to more clearly understand that this life is primarily about two main aspects regarding what we do every day. Those two main aspects are Relationship, and Choice. A third aspect or ingredient that has a significant influence on the other two is Truth!
As a child, I was given every reason to be out of control. I was given every reason to become an addict and/or an alcoholic. I was given every reason to become a criminal. I was given every reason to become a junkie (as it was called back in my day), strung out, lost to a sickness that was troubling even back in the 60's and 70's.
But, I did not!
I brought a lifetime of experience, education, training, personal work and life practice to the community table. Especially over my adult life, I have been living my values, and purposefully building integrity. Having personal integrity
Podbean Podcasts
Podbean is a newer podcast & video platform, somewhere in between Soundcloud and YouTube. The CSR Direct Podcast channel is to provide news, information and interviews to further show and articulate the purpose of this organization. Find it here:
CSR Direct Forums
The CSR Direct Forums website is our separate web address to facilitate providing community news, information and discussion about the Project. Will be different and sometimes more limitation and restrictions regarding public participation on this site.
Meet Up Group
The CSR Direct Project is here to make the best use of Social Media, while we do not let it become a crutch. Creating a Meet Up Group will help us to further promote the value of living in reality, and in person. As apposed to living far too much in virtual reality & fantasy.
Sponsors Needed, $15 per month.
Facebook Page
Facebook is based much more on personal than social connections.
The CSR Direct Project business page can be found on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/csrdirect
www.facebook.com/csrdirectproject
Yes, I'm working on combining these two.
Twitter Feed
Twitter is a major social media platform. Connections here are based more on a simple, sometimes simplistic facade. It is much more of a challenge to get to know people on Twitter. Reading posts is best.
@csrdirecttweets
Instagram Account
Instagram has become a major social media platform in it's own right. We here to make use of Instagram to research & provide community information service by publishing photos or videos. And, to further healthy community engagement.
@csrdirectproject
YouTube Channel
The YouTube channel is to organize playlists of content provided by others on this platform. As well as creating our own videos to further articulate and show what the CSR Direct Project is all about. Should be able to find it here: