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Mary Kay’s "Suits For Shelters" Helps Women in Need With New Outfit and Fresh Start

Mary Kay’s "Suits For Shelters" Helps Women in Need With New Outfit and Fresh Start

Published 07-19-16

Submitted by Mary Kay

Mary Kay Inc. hopes a clean starched blouse or professional skirt can be the first step to a fresh start for Dallas-area domestic violence survivors. Through Suits for Shelters, now in its eighth year, the company coordinates the collection of women’s professional attire, shoes and accessories to benefit Dallas-Fort Worth area organizations supporting women in need.

Through Aug. 6, Tootsies, located in the Plaza at Preston Center, will accept community donations. In return, those who donate items will receive a $25 Tootsies gift card. WFAA News Ch. 8 is airing a series of public service announcements to encourage community support and more donations for the annual clothing drive.

“Over the years Mary Kay has proved to be a dedicated supporter of our work to bring an end to domestic violence,” said Jan Langbein, Chief Executive Officer for Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support. “By providing these women with professional clothing, Mary Kay in turn gives them the confidence they need to pursue their dreams and start a life free from abuse.”

A partnership between Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay FoundationSM, Suits for Shelters supports domestic violence survivors with professional attire to help boost confidence and aid in job interviews as they start their lives free from abuse. Since 2009, Suits for Shelters has collected more than 15,000 pieces of professional clothing, shoes and accessories for women in need.

“Clothing is very personal and every dress, suit jacket or pair of shoes that is donated comes with a story,” said Ryan Rogers, Vice President of The Mary Kay FoundationSM and grandson of company founder Mary Kay Ash.  “A dress that gave someone confidence for a job interview can become the means for someone else to have the same experience. Suits for Shelters is a way for the story to continue and help women in need.”

Mary Kay has a long-standing commitment to prevent and end domestic violence. Over the past 15 years, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay FoundationSM have donated more than $50 million to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs to women’s shelters across the country in an effort to end the cycle of abuse. 

“While domestic abuse continues to dominate national media headlines the effects are still far too prevalent across the Dallas Metroplex,” said Crayton Webb, Vice President of Corporate Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility for Mary Kay Inc. “With a mission of enriching women’s lives, we hope the donations from Mary Kay’s Suits for Shelters will help these women find a fresh start by providing them with the means to secure employment, a key step in their recovery process.”

About Mary Kay
Irresistible products. Positive community impact. Rewarding opportunity. For more than 50 years, Mary Kay has offered it all. With 3.5 million Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants and $4 billion in global annual sales, Mary Kay is a top beauty brand and direct seller in more than 35 markets around the world. Discover what there is to love about Mary Kay by connecting with a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant at marykay.com.

About The Mary Kay FoundationSM
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. The Mary Kay FoundationSM has awarded nearly $41 million to shelters and programs addressing domestic violence prevention and more than $25 million to cancer researchers and related causes throughout the United States. To learn more about The Mary Kay FoundationSM, please visit www.marykayfoundation.org or call 1-877-MKCARES (652-2737).

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Then. Now. Always. One of the original glass ceiling breakers, Mary Kay Ash founded her dream beauty brand in Texas in 1963 with one goal: to enrich women’s lives. That dream has blossomed into a global company with millions of independent sales force members in more than 35 countries. For 60 years, the Mary Kay opportunity has empowered women to define their own futures through education, mentorship, advocacy, and innovation. Mary Kay is dedicated to investing in the science behind beauty and manufacturing cutting-edge skincare, color cosmetics, nutritional supplements, and fragrances. Mary Kay believes in preserving our planet for future generations, protecting women impacted by cancer and domestic abuse, and encouraging youth to follow their dreams. Learn more at marykayglobal.com, find us on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, or follow us on Twitter.

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