Mary Kay Encourages Legislators to Protect Teens from Dating Violence
Cosmetics powerhouse Mary Kay is well known for having great skin care
products, beautiful color cosmetics and for rewarding Independent Beauty
Consultants with fabulous prizes. What may not be as well known is that
Mary Kay is a leading corporate advocate for domestic violence
prevention and awareness programs. Like many organizations, Mary Kay
provides funding to issues of importance. However, unlike most
organizations, Mary Kay extends its corporate social responsibility
efforts beyond checkbook philanthropy by actually working with advocates
to educate legislators about domestic violence prevention.
Mary Kay independent sales force members are rolling to the capitol
building in those iconic pink Cadillacs to speak to congressional
members about legislation to protect women. On March 6, Mary Kay is
joining the California Partnership to End Domestic Violence and the
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault for their annual Legislative
Advocacy Day. Mary Kay Inc. and members of the Mary Kay independent
sales force will walk the halls of the capitol with both organizations
to speak with state legislators about:
In addition, the advocates are hoping to continue to raise awareness in
California about the devastating impact of violence and to speak out
about domestic violence, sexual assault, teen dating violence and the
need to support prevention efforts.
Mary Kay has partnered with many great organizations across the country
to help educate legislators on the importance of domestic violence
awareness and prevention programs including funding and education for
law enforcement officials, legal aid for domestic violence survivors and
tougher sentencing for abusers, said Anne Crews, Mary Kay Inc.s Vice
President of Government Relations. We understand how important it is
for corporations to provide financial support to non-profits in their
communities, but we know that it is equally as important to be an
engaged and active advocate.
Mary Kays national Lobbying for Good program has helped support
legislation for domestic violence education and prevention programs in
Calif., Texas, Okla., Tenn., Ga., Mass. and at the federal level in
Washington D.C. To learn more about the program
here.
About Mary Kay
Kay is one of the worlds largest direct selling companies with more
than $2.5 billion in annual wholesale sales worldwide. Mary Kay was
founded in 1963 by Mary Kay Ash with the goal of helping women achieve
personal growth and financial success. Mary Kay remains committed to
enriching womens lives, and today more than 2 million people of all
backgrounds are enjoying the advantages of being
Kay Independent Beauty Consultants. Mary Kays high-quality
care and color cosmetic products are sold in more than 35 countries
around the world. To learn more about Mary Kay, visit www.marykay.com.