Celebrating 40 Years of Service
1986-2026
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
$30,000 raised for The WellHouse
Over 1,000 books donated to Children’s Hospital of Alabama
Dedicated to the improvement of Eastern Birmingham through charity and service
Eastern Women’s Committee of Fifty 2026 Scholarship was awarded to Catrina King at Jefferson State Community College. Pictured left to right are EWCF President Vicki Bailey, scholarship recipient Catrina King, and EWCF Treasurer Kathy Shadix.
Congratulations to our 2026 Art Show Winners!
Photography: 1st Place - Haidyn Sullivan, Radiate Reflections - Springville High School; 2nd Place - Ryland Letts, Abrasive Joy - Hewitt-Trussville High School; 3rd Place - Seth Jenkins, Separated Trees - Hewitt-Trussville High School
Mixed Media: 1st Place - Rylee Millard, Missed Opportunity - Hewitt-Trussville High School; 2nd Place - Sophia Shipman, In the Garden - Hewitt-Trussville High School; 3rd Place - Ryan Croom, Extinguish - Hewitt-Trussville High School
