ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø the Community Resource Network
The Community Resource Network (CRN) is a group of people from local community nonprofits, governmental entities, schools/academic institutions, faith-based organizations, healthcare providers, 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 ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍøwest Alabama, the University of ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Alabama Office of Community Engagement, and the Spring Hill College Albert S. Foley Community Service Center in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to facilitate communication and resource sharing during a community health crisis.
Since then the Network has continued with the following goals:
- To share current resources and information to assist mission effectiveness and advance our community
- To be a catalyst for networking and collaboration across sectors as an ongoing practice
- To share best practices and tools to support organizational sustainability and community impact
- To leverage our network to identify and address challenges and amplify community impact
For more information about the CRN and how to join these meetings, email communityengagement@southalabama.edu.
Meeting Organizers & Strategic Partners
Name | Title/Organization |
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JoéI Billingsley | Vice President of Community Engagement, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø |
Laurie M. Childers | Assistant Director of Campus & Community Engagement, ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø |
Antonette Francis-Shearer | Health Education Manager, USA Center for Healthy Communities |
Mary Howard | 211 Program Director, Lifelines Counseling Services |
Melissa McKnight | Director of Community Integration, Veterans Recovery Resources |
Danny Patterson | Coordinator, Collaborations and Partnerships, Gulf States Health Policy Center |
Pat Scanland | President, Scanland Consulting, Inc. |
Shannon Shelley-Tremblay | Independent Consultant |
Trista Stout-Walker | Executive Director, Rebuilding Together of ÀÏ˾»ú¸£ÀûÍø Alabama |
Ashley Williams Hogue | Director, USA Center for Healthy Communities |