About Junior League of Birmingham
The Junior League of Birmingham (JLB) is an organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
As one of the largest volunteer service organizations in Alabama, the JLB has nearly 1,000 active volunteers who contribute more than 40,000 hours of service annually. Its purpose is to improve the lives in our community by working with community agencies to deliver services and assistance to those in need. To ensure consistency and a concentrated level of service, JLB community placements focus on four areas (Mitigating Crisis & Promoting Safety, Advancing Education & Culture, Overcoming Poverty & Financial Instability, and Improving Health & Well-being) and address one or more of the critical issues identified within each of these Impact Areas.
JLB’s Areas of Focus
Mitigating Crisis & Promoting Safety
The Junior League of Birmingham has committed 89 volunteers and $70,556 allocated to these causes.
Advancing Education & Culture
The Junior League of Birmingham has dedicated 71 volunteers and $82,500 to these projects.
Overcoming Poverty & Financial Instability
The Junior League of Birmingham has dedicated 99 volunteers and $123,604 to these projects.
Improving Health & Well-being
The Junior League of Birmingham has dedicated 94 volunteers and $58,840 to these projects.