Mary kay ash information society
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OUR FOUNDER
Mary Kay Ash was ahead of her time, all the time. She changed the world of business by creating more opportunities for women, built a company guided by her values and empowered women by putting them in control of their own future.
Humble Beginnings
Mary Kay was born in Hot Wells, Texas, at the end of World War I—May 12,
Growing Up Fast
At the age of seven, Mary Kay was tasked with caring for her ailing father. It was often overwhelming for young Mary Kay, but her mom always assured her with the same four words: You can do it. This phrase went on to inform Mary Kay’s outlook on life.
Early Career
Raising three young children on her own, Mary Kay excelled as a businesswoman. As she advanced in her career, though, she continued to become frustrated with the glass ceiling she encountered.
Opening Doors for Women
- Armed with her life savings and a desire to change the future for women, Mary Kay Ash fou
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Giving back to our local communities in support of women and their families has been at the center of our business since the beginning. Through our four company-sponsored foundations and our partners we provide monetary and product donations to organizations in the markets we do business.
Pink Changing Lives is our global commitment to support organizations around the world who tirelessly work to improve the lives of women and their families. The cause empowerment program is funded by a portion of the sales from a specific product.
Since , the program has supported more than six million women and their families partnering with over 3, organizations and donating over $18 million. In , Mary Kay featured a limited-edition heart-shaped makeup brush through the program.
In , Mary Kay joined forces with six United Nations agencies to form the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a groundbreaking partnership with a commitment to alleviate barriers to women’s entrepre
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Enriching the Lives of Women Everywhere.
Who We Are
Guided bygd Mary Kay Ash’s dream to enrich the lives of women everywhere, the Mary Kay Ash Foundation, a (c)3 organization, raises and distributes funds to invest in breakthrough cancer research to find cures for cancers affecting women and ending domestic violence against women.
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Fundraise
Help support our two-fold uppdrag by contributing to the Mary Kay Ash Foundation through various fundraising events throughout the year – or better yet – host your own fundraiser!
Ways to Give →Cancer Research
Learn about our most recent cancer research grant recipients and the innovative work they are contributing to their field.
Learn More →Domestic Violence
View a list of recent domestic violence shelter grant recipients providing life-saving work to those seeking a safe place, free from violence.
Learn More →Cancer Research & Domestic Violence Grant Recipients&#; Stories
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