What is the CSR Direct Community Internet Project?

CSR Direct

A Community Services & Resources Network

INTRODUCTION
With the current ability to text, tweet or post what one ate in the last 5 minutes, there is no reason we can't have, and keep current, information about community services and resources online.  And, the potential for using the community for important feedback and information updates is significant.

There is no need to re-invent the wheel here.  Just easy to use site building software to set up official sites of information, with links to the message board and other social networking sites for access, promotion and connection.

This project is not intended to compete directly with other websites, or social service agencies.  It is to fill a void that is currently there regarding the lack of certain information that would be more helpful, and to correct or update, and complete information that is there.  Information about the services needed should include hearing from the... community.

The idea is to include all areas of our community, not just those with "issues" and in need of special attention.  This internet project will help to connect people from all parts of our community.

In the near future, more details of the project to be listed here for clearer understanding, anticipation, and feedback.

The Online Presence

Message Board

• http://www.csrmnforums.info

Official Site

• http://www.csrmpls.info (Official Site, under construction)

 

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CSR Message Board / Seeking Contributors (for ad-free)

CSR Direct: A Community Services & Resources Network

CSR Direct is requesting contributions to help make the Message Board ad-free.

• Go to www.mb.gotocsr.info

It only takes $6 per month. Other amounts are:

• $6 for 1 month
• $18 for 3 months
• $30 for 6 months
• $54 for 12 months

No need to register!

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But, if you would like to be a member of the message board, here's what you need to do.

Login using any of the following existing online accounts:

• Facebook, Twitter, Google/Gmail, Myspace, Yahoo/Flickr, LinkedIn, AOL, Windows Live, Blogger, WordPress, OpenID.

Or, you can go here to register:

• www.yuku.com/portal/register

Forums labeled with a lock icon next to it means it's a closed forum, for members only.  Email david@gotocsr.info to request membership to closed forums.

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This is David, the administrator for the CSR Direct community website project. The first month was free, as a trial period. The second month, I paid for the month of ad-free service, even though I don't have disposable income right now, but do believe in this project. And, now that has run out.

Please consider donating a few dollars to help this message board continue to be ad-free.

All you need is a debit or credit card, or a pre-pay debit card like Green Dot Visa or Master Card, or something like Money Pak which also acts like a credit card online (and can be easily transferred to any PayPal account).

If you have any questions or need help, let me know.

Email david@gotocsr.info

Or call 651-637-1936

CSR Direct (online)

Community Services & Resources Network

Coordinating Resources, Uniting Support.

The Community Services & Resources Network is:

1. Is the start of a non-profit organization to genuinely help the community with direct information, coordinated efforts, and collaborative communication.
   
2. An online source of information, starting with Minneapolis and St Paul, regarding how and where to find support meeting basic needs, resources and official websites.
3. A message board to coordinate and collaborate services and resources, and discuss important social topics. (register here)
4. A place where members (anyone that posts on the message board), help to contribute to the integrity of the information, for the whole community.
5. A place where, pushing forward to increase the quality of one's life is first and foremost, and everyone in the community benefits from your success.

The current status of the CSR Network online, consists of the following:

• Official Website (To be created)
• Message Board (Live, and in use)
• Blogger Site (Mpls) (Live, official site for Minneapolis)
• Facebook Page (To be created)
• Twitter Feed (Live, and active)
• YouTube Channel (Live, to be developed & updated)

Other features to look for:

• Google Calendars - for collected event information.
• Chat Rooms - for live safe chats for the general and select communities and organizations.
• Live Chat Support - for one on one help from Administrators, Moderators, and volunteer service providers.
• More information to be posted soon, as the Network is developed.