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About the Community Resource Network

Connecting Campus & Community for a Stronger South Alabama.

The South Alabama Community Resource Network brings together university programs, local non-profits, healthcare providers, and community partners under one roof. Whether you need support, want to volunteer, or are looking to collaborate, we bridge the gap between resources and results.

About the Network

Stronger Together. Rooted in South.

The Community Resource Network (CRN) is a group of people from local community nonprofits, governmental entities, schools/academic institutions, faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, community volunteers, etc., who convene periodically throughout the year via Zoom to learn about current and upcoming community initiatives, discuss community needs, share resources, and develop connections/collaborations. 

The CRN was founded in March 2020 by the United Way of Southwest Alabama, the University of South Alabama Office of Community Engagement, and the Spring Hill College Albert S. Foley Community Service Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to facilitate communication and resource sharing during a community health crisis. 

For Local Community Residents

Need assistance finding local pantries, healthcare navigation, or family support services across Mobile and the Gulf Coast region?

Join the Network

Become a Community Partner

Are you a non-profit, agency, or civic group looking to collaborate with the Community Resource Network?

Need Volunteers

Register your non-profit with Volunteer Connect and/or SouthServes
Post your volunteer needs through the United Way of Southwest Alabama’s Volunteer Connect portal and/or South Alabama's official volunteer management portal, SouthServes.

Team Member Title
Joél Billingsley, Ph.D.  Vice President of Community Engagement,  University of South Alabama
Brandi T. Purvis, M.Ed. Assistant Director of Campus & Community Engagement,  University of South Alabama
Antonette Francis-Shearer Health Education Manager, USA Center for Healthy Communities
Mary Howard 211 Program Director, Lifelines Counseling Services
Danny Patterson Coordinator, Collaborations and Partnerships, Gulf States Health Policy Center
 Pat Scanland President, Scanland Consulting, Inc. 
Trista Stout-Walker Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of South Alabama
Ashley Williams Hogue Director, USA Center for Healthy Communities