A Team of Community Resources
Affiliate Partners
The Affiliate Partners program is designed to broaden United Way of Southwest Alabama’s community impact by incorporating diverse services and providers into our network. The UWSWA Affiliate agency program represents a strategic expansion of our network, offering non-profits a valuable opportunity to align with and contribute to our community-focused efforts. By becoming an Affiliate, agencies can enhance their impact and visibility while collaborating in our collective mission to improve community life. Affiliates are eligible to receive designations from donors but are not be eligible for allocations or benefits like the Alabama State Sales Tax Exemption.
Every two years area nonprofits have the opportunity to apply to become an Affiliate agencies. The next Affiliate Cycle begins in Spring 2026.
For more information about becoming an affiliate partner and the application process,
contact Lindsay Lum at llum@uwswa.org or 251.433.3624
2024-2026 Affiliate Agencies
Child Day Care Association
At the Nina Nicks Joseph Child Development Center, encourage children’s learning through educational play using research based curriculum for every age group!
Phone: 251.433.1310
Address: 209 South Washington Avenue, Mobile 36602
Website: https://www.childdaycare.org/index.html
Service area: Mobile County
Communities of Transformation
The mission of Communities of Transformation is to move families from surviving to thriving by developing personal leadership skills and building authentic relationships.
Phone: 251.289.1810
Address: PO Box 91431, Mobile 36691
Website: https://www.communitiesoftransformation.org/
Service area: Mobile County
Crittenton Youth Services
Crittenton Youth Services mission is to provide instruction for strengthening the emotional and social skills in order for students to cope and build resilience for life situations.
Phone: 251.639.0004
Address: 30 Schillinger Road North, Suite 105, Mobile 36608
Website: https://www.cys-mobile.org/
Service area: Mobile County
Embrace Alabama Kids
In response to God’s word, we embrace and nurture vulnerable children and families by providing homes, healing and hope.
Phone: 205.226.7936
Address: 3166 Schillinger Road South, Mobile 36695
Website: https://embracealkids.org/
Service area: Mobile County
Mobile Area Education Foundation
To realize bold solutions that dramatically improve the success of youth in the Mobile area.
Phone: 251.476.0002
Address: 605 Bel Air Boulevard, Suite 21, Mobile 36606
Website: https://maef.net/
Service area: Mobile County
Southwest Alabama RSVP
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a volunteer program with the mission of engaging persons 55 years and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs.
Phone: 334.637.3373
Address: 145 Adams Avenue, Thomasville, 36784
Website: https://www.facebook.com/RSVPSWAlabama/
Service area: Choctaw, Clarke Washington Counties
Opportunity 4 Entertainers & Performing Arts
At Opportunity4 Entertainers & Performing Arts, we are on a mission to inspire, enrich, and empower communities through the transformative power of performing arts. Our commitment extends to fostering accessible education, promoting mental health awareness, and nurturing the talents of the next generation.
Phone: 251.525.2660
Address: 1111 East I-65 Service Road, Mobile 36606
Website: https://www.opportunity4entertainers.org/
Service area: Mobile County
The Learning Tree
The Learning Tree is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing education, residential and support services for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities, including autism. Programs are designed to help children lead more fulfilling and rewarding lives.
Phone: 251.649.4420
Address: 5750 Able Court, Mobile 36693
Website: https://learning-tree.org/
Service area: Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington Counties
YMCA of South Alabama
To put Christian principles of faith, hope and love into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Phone: 251.490.2797
Address: 92 Saraland Loop, Saraland 36575
Website: https://learning-tree.org/
Service area: Mobile County