Alabama Coastal Foundation

Mobile Baykeeper is dedicated to protecting and revitalizing the waters of Coastal Alabama, ensuring a safe and healthy environment for local communities. Through advocacy and community engagement, they focus on ending pollution, recovering seagrasses and oyster reefs, and promoting sustainable use of these vital resources. Their quarterly publication, CURRENTS, shares stories and insights about the importance of the Mobile Bay ecosystem and the people who depend on it. They encourage community involvement through town hall meetings, educational initiatives, and personal stories that highlight the rich history and ongoing challenges faced by the region. Generated from the website

The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Mobile Chapter's inception dates back to 1972 when a group of community leaders became concerned about the significant health problems associated with sickle cell disease and how it was affecting the community. The chapter was incorporated in 1976 and has since dedicated its efforts toward improving the quality of life for individuals with the disease. Services offered by the Association are Sickle Cell Testing, Counseling, Education, After-School Tutorial, Supportive and Referral Services. In addition to Mobile County, Baldwin, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Covington, Escambia, Monroe, and Washington Counties benefit form the services offered by Mobile Chapter In 1981, the Association developed a partnership with the University of South Alabama and continues to benefit from research programs and medical services provided for the sickle cell population. The establishment of this important link between the community based organization and the University of South Alabama has evolved into a comprehensive health care center for individuals with sickle cell disease.