The Mary Kay FoundationSM was created in 1996, and its mission is two-fold: to fund research of cancers affecting women and to help prevent domestic violence while raising awareness of the issue. Since the Foundation’s inception, it has awarded $31 million to shelters and programs addressing domestic...
Yesterday was the last day of Domestic Violence Awareness month. While the issue garnered some media attention, the news was largely focused on specific incidents of the worst cases – murders – and of course, celebrity. Every November 1, after Domestic Violence Awareness month ends, I wonder...
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on 11-01-2012
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In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, The Mary Kay Foundation awarded $3 million in grants to 150 domestic violence shelters in all 50 states. Each shelter received a $20,000 grant to maintain critical services and programs for women and children who are survivors of domestic...
Today’s post is contributed by Anne Crews, Mary Kay Inc. Vice President and The Mary Kay Foundation Board Member. Anne has advocated for years on domestic violence education, prevention and awareness – with a heartfelt conviction that ending domestic violence is possible. She issues a shared...
As the busy holiday shopping season ends and food and toy drives bring in their last donations, many survivors of domestic violence devoted their full, but limited, resources to making their children’s holiday memorable, living constantly selfless lives. The Mary Kay “You Are Beautiful”...
The prevention of domestic violence is one of the most important issues we support. Not only do we provide $3 million in grants to domestic violence shelters each year through The Mary Kay Foundation, we also fund and support a number of programs addressing domestic violence. Perhaps one of the most...
To help domestic violence survivors who are searching for jobs, Mary Kay’s independent sales force routinely collect gently used business attire to donate to women shelters. Recently, a group of Mary Kay Independent Sales Directors loaded up their iconic pink Cadillacs and personally delivered...
Help us shine an even bigger spotlight on the issue of domestic violence by viewing and sharing today’s Mary Kay Inspiring Stories documentary “ Give Hope ,” featuring the voice of JoAnna Garcia-Swisher from TV’s “Reba” and “Better With You.” The Mary Kay...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention month! In support of this important cause, please take 10 minutes TODAY to view one-of-three powerful Mary Kay Inspiring Stories documentaries. Today's featured documentary, "Give Dreams" can be viewed online at MaryKayInspiringStories...
Welcome back loyal Mary Kay Way readers! Our first post of 2011 comes from Annie Josefsen, Vice-President of Sales for Mary Kay, Inc. Annie first joined Mary Kay in April 1972, and currently is responsible for some of the most important programs that pertain to the Mary Kay Independent Sales Force, including...