Community Resource Network
The Community Resource Network (CRN) is a free online tool for organizations to share resources and/or fill unmet needs.
How you might use the CRN:
• Share resources (goods and/or services).
Example: Your organization has an excess of school supplies that you would like to share with other agencies.
CRN members would respond directly to you regarding the resources you would like to share.
• Seek resources for unmet needs.
Example: You are working with a client who needs beds for their children. CRN members would respond directly to you to fulfil the unmet need.
• Share information on upcoming services-oriented event.
Example: your agency is offering an event to assist individuals in signing up for the Oregon Health Plan. CRN members would share information about your event.
How does it work?
• The CRN is comprised of public bodies, non-profits, for-profit businesses, tribes, and individuals.
• When a member becomes aware of a need it is posted on the CRN.
• No personally identifiable information about the client is listed, just the basics about the need.
• The CRN uses custom matching to only notify those members whose profiles match the need.
• The CRN Members contact the requester directly to coordinate details.
• The CRN platform connects resources to needs in the local community.