Save the date for an afternoon of Shuffleboard, food, drinks, and entertainment as CSA hosts its 2nd Annual CSA Shuffle! Spend a relaxing, fun-filled afternoon at Forest City Shuffleboard, all in a beautifully restored setting in the Ohio City neighborhood. Choose one of the contributions methods below and we will be in touch to confirm your spot(s).

A heartfelt thank you to all of our generous sponsors:

Food Sponsors

Community West Foundation

Waverly Partners, LLC

Werner G. Smith, Inc.

Court Sponsors

Bunker Hill Golf Course

DD214 Chronicle

The Gleason Family

Chuck & Chandra Dull

3 Hours of Shuffleboard

Attendees will enjoy 3 hours of shuffleboard, a silent auction, and a 50-50 raffle.

Wide Variety of Food Options

Each attendee will also receive 2 complimentary drink tickets and a chance to sample a wide variety of food options from Forest City Shuffleboard’s exciting menu.

Safe Space Changes Everything

All proceeds from the event directly support the mission of CSA to provide housing, job assistance, and personal, behavioral and spiritual support to men transitioning from poverty, homelessness and addiction to independence and self-sufficiency.

37% Of homeless individuals have a mental illness or substance abuse disorder.
24% Of homeless individuals experience chronic homelessness.
40% Of homeless individuals have some disability.
9% Of homeless individuals are veterans.

Our Mission

The mission of Community Service Alliance is to be a catalyst for lasting relationships between people emerging out of homelessness and people willing to participate in their transformation.

We accomplish our mission by: providing affordable, short-term housing and support for independent housing; developing local employment opportunities and work experience for the men we serve; and providing training and development that fosters personal, behavioral and spiritual growth and enrichment.

Planning

The Concept

The mission was conceptualized and the organization named in 2004 by a small group of individuals with a passion for addressing the challenges faced by homeless and impoverished men in our community. A business plan was created, a site was secured, funding was made available for renovations, and Community Service Alliance was born. The mission of Community Service Alliance is to be a catalyst for lasting relationships between people emerging out of homelessness and people willing to participate in their transformation.

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Implementation

Redevelopment of Procop House

Procop House, the first home in CSA’s portfolio was redeveloped and opened in July of 2005. The house was designed to house 22 residents and was at full capacity by the end of 2005.

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Fulton House

The early success of CSA led the agency to open its second housing program, further enhancing the mission of the organization and reaching out to more individuals in need. Fulton House is a 13-room facility located on the campus of the Family Ministry Center, a program of Bay Presbyterian Church. The additional site, opened in August 2012, provides additional capacity to meet the growing need for short-term housing and work experience for veterans transitioning from homelessness to independence and self-sufficiency.

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Sandy’s House

Less than a year after the opening of Fulton House, the organization began to notice a number of residents who were staying with CSA for a longer period of time than the average stay of 10-11 months. While our goal is to encourage, support and be a part of a transition to permanent, independent housing, some men, for a variety of reasons, are not fully prepared to make that transition as quickly. Sandy’s house, named in honor of the contributions Sandra Sullivan made to CSA, one of the founders of CSA, was created to assist men with longer-term transition.

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Bill’s House

Completed in May of 2019, Bill’s House was named in honor of William Dillingham – a founding Board member of CSA, its current Board President, and a U.S. Army Veteran – this new home will provide housing, job assistance and personal, behavioral and spiritual support to eight homeless Veterans.

front view of bills house after redoing it

2,000 Men Mark

As of November, 2019 more than 2,000 men have benefited from coming through the Community Service Alliance

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Maintenance

Sustainability

With a small, but mighty team, our homes are cared for on a regular basis. As residents graduate from our program, passionate supporters like you help with fresh paint, new beds, and other items as we prepare the room for new residents

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Stories

Every one of our residents has a story worth sharing. Find out how access to sober-living facilities and personal development programs are changing lives.

Experience our stories
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Join the cause

There are many ways you can support our mission of assisting those in need. Find out all the different opportunities you have to get involved.

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