Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 29, 2007

CONTACT: Jana M. Scoville, (404) 508-7875

DeKalb Community Service Board Foundation, Inc. Hosts Second Annual "Expressions of the Journey" Auction

DECATUR, Georgia - The DeKalb Community Service Board Foundation, Inc. held its second annual fundraiser at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 25, 2007 at The Historic Decatur Courthouse in downtown Decatur at 101 East Court Square.

Guests attending the "Expressions of the Journey" Auction enjoyed heavy hors d'oeuvres and bidding during silent and live auctions of art from local artists, event tickets, gift certificates, shopping passes and other coveted items. Several exciting auction items included an overnight package to Crowne Plaza Ravina, handmade mixed media artwork and a 3 day, 2 night stay at the Grand Bay at Coconut Grove, Florida with a 60 foot boat charter.

The Auction drew a crowd of approximately 150 people and raised close to $16,000 which will benefit the DeKalb CSB's mental health, developmental disabilities and addiction services.

The DeKalb CSB provides a full continuum of mental health, developmental disabilities and addiction services across DeKalb County and serves approximately 10,000 people every year. To access services of the DeKalb CSB call (404) 892-4646 or for more information, visit www.dekcsb.org.

To learn more about the DeKalb CSB Foundation, visit http://www.dekcsb.org/foundation.

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