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Generalized Anxiety Disorder • What Is It? • Symptoms • Diagnosis • Expected Duration • Prevention • Treatment • When To Call A Professional • Prognosis • Additional Info What Is It? In generalized anxiety disorder, a person has persistent, nagging feelings of worry or anxiety. These feelings are either unusually intense or out of proportion to the real troubles and dangers of the person's everyday life. The disorder is defined as persistent worry every day or almost every day, for six months or more. In some cases, a person with generalized anxiety disorder feels he or she has always been a worrier, even since childhood or adolescence. In other cases, the anxiety may be triggered by a crisis or a period of stress, such as a job loss, a family illness or the death of a relative. Although the crisis eventually goes away and the stress passes, an unexplained feeing of anxiety may last months or years. In addition to suffering from nagging worries and anxieties, people with generalized anxiety disorder can have physical and psychological symptoms. The physical symptoms may lead them to seek treatment from a primary care doctor, cardiologist, pulmonary specialist or gastroenterologist. Stress also can intensify the anxiety or lead to a phobia, such as a fear of dogs, driving a car or attending a party. People with generalized anxiety disorder may have low self-esteem or may feel insecure, because they interpret people's intentions or events in negative, intimidating or critical ways. The exact cause of generalized anxiety disorder remains a mystery, but some people have a genetic (inherited) tendency to develop the problem. The disorder probably stems from a disturbance in brain circuits that control the fear response. One of these structures is the amygdala, a structure deep in the brain that receives information about environmental threats, appraises their significance, and coordinates an effective response. Another part of the brain called the frontal cortex, which is responsible for judgment and planning, is also part of the anxiety response. The chemical messengers, gamma aminobutyric acid and serotonin, transmit signals along those circuits. About 3% to 8% of people in the United States have generalized anxiety disorder. Women have the problem twice as often as men. The average adult patient first seeks medical attention between the ages of 20 and 30. However, the illness can occur at any age. Generalized anxiety disorder also has been diagnosed in young children, teenagers and elderly people. The illness is the most common anxiety disorder affecting people age 65 and older. Of all psychiatric illnesses, generalized anxiety disorder is the least likely to occur alone. Between 50% and 90% of people with the disorder also have at least one other problem, usually panic disorder, a phobia, depression, dysthymia (a less severe form of depression), alcoholism or some other form of substance abuse. Symptoms In generalized anxiety disorder, the person has persistent worry or anxiety that lasts for at least six months. This worry or anxiety is excessive, troubling and hard to control, and it often interferes with a person's ability to function at home, at work or in social situations. To be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, a person has to have at least three of the following symptoms: Feeling restless or keyed up Becoming tired very easily Having difficulty concentrating or remembering (your mind goes blank) Feeling irritable, crabby or grouchy Having tense muscles Having trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, or not feeling rested after sleep People with generalized anxiety disorder also may have a wide range of anxiety-related physical symptoms that may seem like symptoms of heart disease, respiratory illness, digestive diseases and other medical illnesses. These symptoms can include: Chest pains, palpitations, abnormally rapid pulse, abnormally rapid breathing, shortness of breath, a smothering sensation Abdominal pains, abdominal gas, indigestion, nausea, diarrhea, constipation, frequent urination Abnormal or irregular menstrual bleeding Problems in sexual function Tingling in the arms and legs, chills, sweating, hot flashes, itching skin Diagnosis You may consult a primary care doctor first if you suspect your physical symptoms are part of a medical illness. Your doctor may do tests to check for medical problems. If the results are normal, your doctor may ask about your family history, your history of any mental distress, current anxieties, recent stresses, and daily use of prescription and nonprescription drugs. Some drugs can cause anxiety symptoms. The doctor then may refer you to a psychiatrist for care. Your psychiatrist will diagnose generalized anxiety disorder based on a full psychiatric evaluation that includes: Asking you to describe your worries, anxieties and anxiety-related symptoms Determining how long you have had these symptoms Assessing how worry and anxiety have affected your ability to function normally at home, at work and socially Checking for symptoms of other forms of psychiatric illness that might be present at the same time as generalized anxiety disorder The psychiatrist also may order diagnostic tests, if necessary, to check for a medical illness. These won't be needed if they already have been done by the doctor who referred you to the psychiatrist. Expected Duration By definition, symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder last for at least six months. If untreated, the condition can last longer, with symptoms occurring over many years. Prevention There is no way to prevent generalized anxiety disorder. However, if you have already been diagnosed, you may be able to decrease your anxiety level by cutting down on caffeine, alcohol or other substances that might be triggering your symptoms. Treatment If you have generalized anxiety disorder, your doctor probably will treat you with a combination of medications and psychotherapy. Three classes of medications typically are prescribed to treat generalized anxiety disorder: Benzodiazepines Examples are clonazepam (Klonopin), lorazepam (Ativan), diazepam (Valium) and alprazolam (Xanax). They are very safe and often bring quick relief from the symptoms of anxiety. They may be used only during the first weeks of treatment while waiting for other medications, such as antidepressants, to start working. In some people, the medication eventually stops working because the body becomes accustomed to it. This is called tolerance. If you need to stop taking these drugs, it should be done gradually under a doctor's direction, because withdrawal reactions can occur. Antidepressants These are the main treatment, especially when anxiety is long lasting or when of the person also has depression. The drugs used to treat generalized anxiety disorder include the popular selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft) and paroxetine (Paxil), and the tricyclic antidepressants, such as nortriptyline (Aventyl, Pamelor) and imipramine (Tofranil). They take several weeks to work, so a benzodiazepine often is prescribed to give relief during that time. Buspirone (BuSpar) Buspirone is an antianxiety drug that can be effective for generalized anxiety disorder. However, it is used much less frequently than the drugs listed above. Like antidepressants, it usually takes two to three weeks to begin working. Psychotherapy A number of psychotherapy techniques may be helpful. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you recognize the unreasonableness of fearful thinking and teaches you techniques for controlling your symptoms. Psychodynamic, insight-oriented or interpersonal psychotherapy can help you sort out conflicts in important relationships or explore the history behind the symptoms. Two specialized approaches for the treatment of anxiety are: Applied relaxation This method teaches people with generalized anxiety disorder to control their symptoms by using imagination and muscle control. Relaxation techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing, meditation and visualization, can relieve some of the more bothersome physical symptoms. Biofeedback This form of therapy uses special sensors attached to the skin to teach people with generalized anxiety disorder to recognize anxiety-related changes in their physiological functions, such as pulse, skin temperature and muscle tone. With time and practice, they learn to modify these anxiety-related changes and to control the effect of anxiety on the entire body. When To Call A Professional See your doctor if you are troubled by severe worry or anxiety, especially if: Your anxious feelings have lasted for several months. You feel that you can no longer control your anxious feelings, and this makes you feel helpless or frightened. Your constant anxiety is interfering with your personal relationships or with your ability to function normally at home, at school or at work. You are having difficulty concentrating or remembering. You are having trouble sleeping. You have unexplained physical symptoms that may be anxiety-related. Prognosis In general, the outlook is good. With appropriate treatment, about 50% of patients improve within 3 weeks of starting treatment, and 77% improve within 9 months. http://tributetoalegend.angelfire.com/michealjackson/ www.myspace.com/aikenacademy www.myspace.com/becklesacademy www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000044337708&ref=name http://drfranklynvictorbecklesjr.angelfire.com/aikenacademy/ http://drfranklynvictorbecklesjr.angelfire.com/cclearningcenter/ http://thefirefighter.angelfire.com/beckles/ http://aikenacademy.shutterfly.com www.myspace.com/cclearningcenter http://childrenslearningcenter.angelfire.com/family/ and /family2/ www.myspace.com/childrenslearningcenter www.myspace.com/adrianfeliciabeckles www.myspace.com/christianbeckles frankbeckles@rocketmail.com kotto@dhr.state.ga.us www.discountschoolsupplies.com http://childrenlearningcenter.shutterfly.com http://childrenchristiancenter.shutterfly.com www.myspace.com/christianacademy www.myspace.com/childrenlearningcenter www.myspace.com/childrenchristiancenter http://revfrankvictorbeckles.shutterfly.com gdphinfo@dhr.state.ga.us no 706-793-3599 www.cpsc.gov www.naccrra.org www.beckles.org Food Programs for Home Daycare Facility 202-986-2200 404-656-5957 Rev. Dr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Jr. www.beckles.com Faith Based Grants P.O. Box 682257 Orlando, Florida www.usa.gov Dr. Franklin Frisby www.nccanet.org www.decal.state.ga.us Bright From From The Start 404-657-5562 www.myspace.com/thechildrenchristiancenter Directors The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 706-267-3051 Director/Principal: Rev. Dr. Franklyn Victor Beckles, Jr. Manger: Mrs. Adrian Beckles Est. in 2009 BROCHURE “IMAGINE THE PERFECT DAY FOR YOUR CHILD & TOTAL PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU..” AS A PARENT, YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SPEND THE DAY WITH SOMEONE YOU TRUST AND SOMEONE WHO REALLY CARES- SOMEONE WHO RECOGNIZES THE DEMANDS YOU FACE AS A BUSY, LOVING PARENT. YOU AND YOUR CHILD DESERVE THE BEST FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER MEETS THIS CHALLENGE WITH ENTHUSIASM AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE CAN DO IS FULLY PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CHILD’S HAPPINESS, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. JUST WHAT PARENTS ARE LOOKING FOR… WE OFFER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN SIX WEEKS THROUGH TWELVE YEARS OLD OUR ABILITY TO OFFER THIS CONTINUITY OF CARE PROVIDES YOUR CHILD WITH THE SENSE OF SECURITY THAT COMES FROM LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS. THE CURRICULUM IS DIVIDED INTO CHRISTIAN-EDUCATIONAL THEMATIC UNITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH ARE AGE APPROPRIATE. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED FOR EACH AGE GROUP TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY, ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL THINKING, HELP DEVELOP LISTENING AND LEARNING SKILLS, MOTOR SKILLS, BIBLE READING SKILLS, AND SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH. COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS WE KNOW IT’S NEVER EASY BEING AWAY FROM YOUR CHILD. OUR CONSISTENT TEACHER COMMUNICATIONS AND DAILY WRITTEN REPORTS KEEP YOU INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS. POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER TEACHERS KNOW THAT A POSITIVE APPROACH IS THE BEST APPROACH. USING ENCOURAGEMENT CREATES A CONFIDENT ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING AND BUILDS A CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM. AT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER, LEARNING IS A HAPPY, REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD, THE TEACHER AND YOU, THE PARENT. PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME WE KNOW THAT YOU WANT THE BEST FOR YOUR CHILD. AT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTAIN CENTER, WE ALSO WANT THE BEST FOR PARENTS. OUR OPEN DOOR POLICY AND CLOSED CIRCUIT MONITORING ALLOWS YOU TO REGULARLY VISIT YOUR CHILD IN THE CLASSROOM AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF AN ENVIRONMENT FULL OF AFFECTION, LEARNING, SAFETY AND SECURITY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO PERSONALLY MEETING YOU AND YOUR CHILD AND PROVIDING THE PEACE OF MIND YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR. CHILDREN SHOULD BE HUGGED FIRST, THEN TAUGHT. AT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDEING QUALITY, LOVING CARE FOR YOUR CHILD, AND OPEN COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT FOR YOU. The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 Who I'd like to meet: The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 Director/Principal: Rev. Dr. Franklyn Victor Beckles, Jr. Manger: Mrs. Adrian Beckles Est. in 2009 MISSION STATEMENT The Sons for Christ Church of God Ministries, is a private nonprofit Christian organization which operates The Children’s Christian Learning Center . The daycare program provides quality childcare services, for preschool children, working & busy families, staff, and the people of Richmond and Columbia Counties. Acting as a catalyst for quality childcare in the low-income community to identify poverty-related and human rights problems and to provide daycare resources and christian services to address and aide busy, working parents. Providing flexible, reasonable payment plans, that fits almost any low budget. VISION STATEMENT The Children’s Christian Learning Center , will be an faith-based Ministry & Christian Academy , whose efforts and quality of childcare, bible study, and education will continue to improve while achieving excellence, and serving every eligible child and family, who desires fair, honest, and moral statues to fulfill their child’s educational needs. Director’s Background/Birth of The Children’s Christian Center : Dr. Beckles, Jr., and father, Mr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Sr. Both established the first African-American Private School in Aiken, SC. That took in, and educated students from South Carolina to Georgia , who were kick out of public schools, because of racism or behavior problems. They became so successful, that they graduated in nine years, over 567, 000 High School Students, and helped place them in jobs, and colleges; no one in the C.S.R.A (the Central Savannah Regional Area/Georgia-Carolina) thought that they would accomplish. Mr. Beckles, Sr., had long since retired in 2003, but his son has, despite all odds and opposition; carried on the legacy of C.A. I Academy. He relocated, to Augusta GA. Where the school & college drop out rate are doubled! And he re-established a new private school, to educate, and take care of the children of single mothers, and working women, who desperately need a daycare system, that fits their busy work schedules. Dr. Beckles, Jr., has been respectfully teaching and educating children in need, since 1991. And is a renown Public & Private School Teacher, he is an ordained Minister, and Pastor of a small family church, and he has a Doctorate Degree in Theology. About me: GOD IS MY EVERYTHING "GOD IS MY EVERYTHING HE'S MY JOY IN SORROW HE'S MY HOPE FOR TOMORROW ROCK IN A WEARY LAND A SHIELD IN TIME OF STORM GOD IS, GOD IS GOD IS MY EVERYTHING." The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 706-267-3051 Director/Principal: Rev. Dr. Franklyn Victor Beckles, Jr. Manger: Mrs. Adrian Beckles Est. in 2009 BROCHURE Dr. Beckles, Jr., and father, Mr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Sr. Both established the first African-American Private School in Aiken, SC. That took in, and educated students from South Carolina to Georgia , who were kick out of public schools, because of racism or behavior problems. They became so successful, that they graduated in nine years, over 567, 000 High School Students, and helped place them in jobs, and colleges; no one in the C.S.R.A (the Central Savannah Regional Area/Georgia-Carolina) thought that they would accomplish. Mr. Beckles, Sr., had long since retired in 2003, but his son has, despite all odds and opposition; carried on the legacy of C.A. I Academy. He relocated, to Augusta GA. Where the school & college drop out rate are doubled! And he re-established a new private school, to educate, and take care of the children of single mothers, and working women, who desperately need a daycare system, that fits their busy work schedules. Dr. Beckles, Jr., has been respectfully teaching and educating children in need, since 1991. And is a renown Public & Private School Teacher, he is an ordained Minister, and Pastor of a small family church, and he has a Doctorate Degree in Theology. TO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED "I'M TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED FOR THE LORD WON'T PUT MORE ON ME THAN I CAN BEAR I'M TOO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED I WOKE UP EARLY ONE MORNING MY PILLOW WET WITH TEARS WHEN I THOUGHT ABOUT HOW GOOD THE LORD HAS BEEN BY MY SIDE DOWN THROUGH THE YEARS HALLELUJAH PEOPLE THE DEVIL WON'T SHAKE ME NOR BREAK ME OUR OF MY SPIRITUALNESS FOR I'M GROUNDED, CONNECTED, WELL ROUNDED AND PROTECTED I'M TO BLESSED TO BE STRESSED, HALLELUJAH." www.beckles.net Who I'd like to meet: The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 706-267-3051 Director/Principal: Rev. Dr. Franklyn Victor Beckles, Jr. Manger: Mrs. Adrian Beckles Est. in 2009 BROCHURE “IMAGINE THE PERFECT DAY FOR YOUR CHILD & TOTAL PEACE OF MIND FOR YOU..” AS A PARENT, YOU WANT YOUR CHILD TO SPEND THE DAY WITH SOMEONE YOU TRUST AND SOMEONE WHO REALLY CARES- SOMEONE WHO RECOGNIZES THE DEMANDS YOU FACE AS A BUSY, LOVING PARENT. YOU AND YOUR CHILD DESERVE THE BEST FACILITY, EQUIPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER MEETS THIS CHALLENGE WITH ENTHUSIASM AND THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE CAN DO IS FULLY PARTICIPATE IN YOUR CHILD’S HAPPINESS, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT. JUST WHAT PARENTS ARE LOOKING FOR… WE OFFER PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN SIX WEEKS THROUGH TWELVE YEARS OLD OUR ABILITY TO OFFER THIS CONTINUITY OF CARE PROVIDES YOUR CHILD WITH THE SENSE OF SECURITY THAT COMES FROM LONG TERM RELATIONSHIPS. THE CURRICULUM IS DIVIDED INTO CHRISTIAN-EDUCATIONAL THEMATIC UNITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH ARE AGE APPROPRIATE. ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED FOR EACH AGE GROUP TO STIMULATE CREATIVITY, ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUAL THINKING, HELP DEVELOP LISTENING AND LEARNING SKILLS, MOTOR SKILLS, BIBLE READING SKILLS, AND SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH. COMMUNICATING WITH PARENTS WE KNOW IT’S NEVER EASY BEING AWAY FROM YOUR CHILD. OUR CONSISTENT TEACHER COMMUNICATIONS AND DAILY WRITTEN REPORTS KEEP YOU INVOLVED IN YOUR CHILD’S PROGRESS. POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER TEACHERS KNOW THAT A POSITIVE APPROACH IS THE BEST APPROACH. USING ENCOURAGEMENT CREATES A CONFIDENT ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING AND BUILDS A CHILD’S SELF-ESTEEM. AT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER, LEARNING IS A HAPPY, REWARDING EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR CHILD, THE TEACHER AND YOU, THE PARENT. PARENTS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME WE KNOW THAT YOU WANT THE BEST FOR YOUR CHILD. AT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTAIN CENTER, WE ALSO WANT THE BEST FOR PARENTS. OUR OPEN DOOR POLICY AND CLOSED CIRCUIT MONITORING ALLOWS YOU TO REGULARLY VISIT YOUR CHILD IN THE CLASSROOM AS WELL AS EXPERIENCE FOR YOURSELF AN ENVIRONMENT FULL OF AFFECTION, LEARNING, SAFETY AND SECURITY. WE LOOK FORWARD TO PERSONALLY MEETING YOU AND YOUR CHILD AND PROVIDING THE PEACE OF MIND YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR. CHILDREN SHOULD BE HUGGED FIRST, THEN TAUGHT. AT THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER, WE ARE DEDICATED TO PROVIDEING QUALITY, LOVING CARE FOR YOUR CHILD, AND OPEN COMMUNICATION AND INVOLVEMENT FOR YOU. The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 Director/Principal: Rev. Dr. Franklyn Victor Beckles, Jr. Manger: Mrs. Adrian Beckles Est. in 2009 MISSION STATEMENT The Sons for Christ Church of God Ministries, is a private nonprofit Christian organization which operates The Children’s Christian Learning Center . The daycare program provides quality childcare services, for preschool children, working & busy families, staff, and the people of Richmond and Columbia Counties. Acting as a catalyst for quality childcare in the low-income community to identify poverty-related and human rights problems and to provide daycare resources and christian services to address and aide busy, working parents. Providing flexible, reasonable payment plans, that fits almost any low budget. VISION STATEMENT The Children’s Christian Learning Center , will be an faith-based Ministry & Christian Academy , whose efforts and quality of childcare, bible study, and education will continue to improve while achieving excellence, and serving every eligible child and family, who desires fair, honest, and moral statues to fulfill their child’s educational needs. Director’s Background/Birth of The Children’s Christian Center : Dr. Beckles, Jr., and father, Mr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Sr. Both established the first African-American Private School in Aiken, SC. That took in, and educated students from South Carolina to Georgia , who were kick out of public schools, because of racism or behavior problems. They became so successful, that they graduated in nine years, over 567, 000 High School Students, and helped place them in jobs, and colleges; no one in the C.S.R.A (the Central Savannah Regional Area/Georgia-Carolina) thought that they would accomplish. Mr. Beckles, Sr., had long since retired in 2003, but his son has, despite all odds and opposition; carried on the legacy of C.A. I Academy. He relocated, to Augusta GA. Where the school & college drop out rate are doubled! And he re-established a new private school, to educate, and take care of the children of single mothers, and working women, who desperately need a daycare system, that fits their busy work schedules. Dr. Beckles, Jr., has been respectfully teaching and educating children in need, since 1991. And is a renown Public & Private School Teacher, he is an ordained Minister, and Pastor of a small family church, and he has a Doctorate Degree in Theology. THE CHILDREN’S CHRISTIAN CENTER THE DAYCARE FACILITY WHERE CHILDREN AND PARENTS CAN FIND PEACE, EDUCATION, AND LOVE IN A CHRISTIAN EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT COME AND JOIN US 3725 OLD MCDUFFIE RD AUGUSTA, GA 30906 CALL Dr. frank and Adrian Beckles (706) 589-6793 P.S. FIRST TWO APPLICANTS GET FIRST WEEK FREE!!!!!! www.myspace.com/childrenschristiancenter frankbeckles@rocketmail.com http://cclearningcenter.angelfire.com/daycare/ http://cclearningcenter.shutterfly.com http://cclearningcenter.angelfire.com/frankbeckles/ www.myspace.com/qualitychildcareservices www.beckles.com To sign up for Facebook, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=100000044337708&k=Z6L35ZUR4W6OUCD1QB63RWXQ2SGF&r weddingTuesday, February 3, 2009 2:18 AM From: "genegrd9@aol.com" Add sender to ContactsTo: frankbeckles@rocketmail.comhttp://s697.photobucket.com/albums/vv334/mrs_gordon2/? A Pastor who Manages a Christian Daycare- Reaching out to Underprivilage Children & The Homeless, and Impacting The Community in way that hasn't been done before..A Story about Renown Church Pastor- Rev. Dr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Jr. and his Christian Daycare, how they are doing big things in Augusta. First, being the only affordable daycare that's assists single mothers, now they are doing something new: starting a "Soup Kitchen" By Christine O’Donnellcodonnell@nbcaugusta.com Story Published: Nov 15, 2009 at 10:58 PM EST Story Updated: Nov 16, 2009 at 9:58 AM EST AUGUSTA, Ga. - An Augusta reverend and firefighter is doing his best to feed the homeless and serve his community from his home. Reverend Franklyn Beckles, Jr. opened his doors to the homeless Sunday.. Beckles already runs a day care, ministry and learning center out of his home called the Children's Christian Center. Now he's decided a soup kitchen is the next best way to help the Augusta community. “They have to have a need and a wanting to participate in a Christian atmosphere. We give them food talk to them and we give them a little bit of the word, we pray with them,” Beckles said. He'll also feed the homeless from his house November 29th. His home is located at 3725 Old McDuffie Road. 706-533-7128 Ordained & Renown Minister: Rev. Dr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Jr. Director / Principal / Church Pastor African-American History Background: The Children’s Christian Center 3725 Old McDuffie Rd. Augusta, GA 30906 Director/Principal: Rev. Dr. Franklyn Victor Beckles, Jr. Manger: Mrs. Adrian Beckles Est. in 2009 MISSION STATEMENT The Sons for Christ Church of God Ministries, is a private nonprofit Christian organization which operates The Children’s Christian Learning Center . The daycare program provides quality childcare services, for preschool children, working & busy families, staff, and the people of Richmond and Columbia Counties . VISION STATEMENT The Children’s Christian Learning Center , will be an faith-based Ministry & Christian Academy , whose efforts and quality of childcare, bible study, and education will continue to improve while achieving excellence, and serving every eligible child and family, who desires fair, honest, and moral statues to fulfill their child’s educational needs. Director’s Background/Birth of The Children’s Christian Center : Dr. Beckles, Jr., and father, Mr. Franklyn V. Beckles, Sr. Both established the first African-American Private School in Aiken, SC. That took in, and educated students from South Carolina to Georgia , who were kick out of public schools, because of racism or behavior problems. They became so successful, that they graduated in nine years, over 567, 000 High School Students, and helped place them in jobs, and colleges; no one in the C.S.R.A (the Central Savannah Regional Area/Georgia-Carolina) thought that they would accomplish. Mr. Beckles, Sr., had long since retired in 2003, but his son has, despite all odds and opposition; carried on the legacy of C.A. I Academy. He relocated, to Augusta GA. Where the school & college drop out rate are doubled! And he re-established a new private school, to educate, and take care of the children of single mothers, and working women, who desperately need a daycare system, that fits their busy work schedules. Dr. Beckles, Jr., has been respectfully teaching and educating children in need, since 1991, a respected Public School Teacher in Richmond County, a Military Veteran, Former Police Officer & Fireman. Currently, Private School Principal and Church Pastor, he is an ordained Minister, has a Doctorate Degree in Theology, and is still a Fireman for The Augusta Fire Department.

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