Serving Eastern Birmingham Since 1986


Eastern Women’s Committee of Fifty was founded in April 1986 by Irene Southard Collins with a heartfelt mission — to uplift and strengthen the Eastern Birmingham communities. Our members are passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others through community service, civic leadership, and professional excellence.

Since our founding, Eastern Women’s Committee of Fifty has proudly raised more than $1.1 million and contributed thousands of volunteer hours to make a lasting impact on the Greater Birmingham area.

What We’ve Achieved

$628,000+ raised for St. Vincent’s East
$60,000+ raised for the Jefferson State Community College Endowment Fund
$50,000+ raised for the Boys & Girls Club of Central Alabama
$35,000+ raised for Alzheimer’s of Central Alabama
$30,000+ raised for the Shepherd Center East
$25,000+ raised for the Parkinson’s Association of Alabama
$20,000+ raised for Independence Place of Alabama
$15,000 raised for The Red Barn
$21,500 raised for The Ascend Program at The Big Oak Ranch
Over 1,000 books donated to Children’s Hospital of Alabama