{"id":58693,"date":"2017-12-07T12:05:00","date_gmt":"2017-12-07T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-houston-area-domestic-violence-survivors-receive-surprise-makeovers-as-part-of-a-worldwide-initiative\/"},"modified":"2017-12-07T13:08:03","modified_gmt":"2017-12-07T17:08:03","slug":"supervivientes-de-violencia-domestica-de-la-region-de-houston-reciben-una-sesion-de-belleza-sorpresa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/supervivientes-de-violencia-domestica-de-la-region-de-houston-reciben-una-sesion-de-belleza-sorpresa\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston Area Domestic Violence Survivors Receive Surprise Makeovers As Part of a Worldwide Initiative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">DALLAS<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 7, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; When more than 30 survivors of domestic abuse learn they are receiving surprise makeovers, there is only one way to describe it \u2013 pure joy.\u00a0 As part of <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay&#8217;s<\/span> Global Day of Beauty, the cosmetics giant joined its independent sales force to provide pampering sessions for women in need. The event at Preston Theater in <span class=\"xn-location\">Houston, Texas<\/span> included hair-styling, makeup application and other activities to help the women make a fresh start.\u00a0 From the United States to <span class=\"xn-location\">China<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> markets worldwide will participate in the global initiative.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/616963\/Mary_Kay_Day_Beauty.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/616963\/Mary_Kay_Day_Beauty.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/616964\/Mary_Kay_Beauty_2017_Survivors.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/616964\/Mary_Kay_Beauty_2017_Survivors.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<br \/>Photo &#8211; <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/616965\/Mary_Kay_Makeover.jpg\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/616965\/Mary_Kay_Makeover.jpg<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The survivors in attendance at the U.S. event are clients from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bayareaturningpoint.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bay Area Turning Point<\/a>, a community shelter that provides direct services to children, adults and families experiencing domestic and sexual violence in <span class=\"xn-location\">Houston<\/span> and the surrounding area. Many of the women are currently living in emergency housing or are in transition while trying to rebuild their lives after fleeing an abusive relationship.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;For women who have overcome unspeakable abuse, a surprise day of beauty is much more than a luxury \u2013 it&#8217;s a boost of self-confidence, a fresh, new start and a much-needed and well-deserved break from a traumatic time in their lives,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Brenda Sykes<\/span>, Interim President and CEO at Bay Area Turning Point.\u00a0\u00a0 &#8220;To see the look of pure joy and excitement on the women&#8217;s faces was indescribable.\u00a0 We are so thankful for corporate partners like Mary Kay Inc. who remain committed to not only support programs to help prevent and end domestic violence but to also honor survivors of an epidemic that impacts one in four women in our country.&#8221;\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Bay Area Turning Point is one of 150 domestic violence shelters to receive a <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/newsroom.marykay.com\/en\/releases\/150-shelters-nationwide-receive-vital-funding-in-advance-of-domestic-violence-awareness-month\" rel=\"nofollow\">2017 grant<\/a> from <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marykayfoundation.org\/Pages\/Home.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Mary Kay Foundation\u2120<\/a>.<b> \u00a0<\/b>Each year, the Foundation awards <span class=\"xn-money\">$20,000<\/span> in unrestricted grants to 150 shelters across <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span>, the <span class=\"xn-location\">District of Columbia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span> for a total of <span class=\"xn-money\">$3 million<\/span>.\u00a0 To date, Mary Kay Inc. and The Mary Kay Foundation\u2120 have given <span class=\"xn-money\">$57 million<\/span> to domestic violence prevention and awareness programs nationwide to end the cycle of abuse.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;In a united effort by <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> and its independent sales force spanning the globe, we are proud to honor deserving women through our Global Day of Beauty program while also raising awareness of an epidemic that impacts families in every country and culture,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Anne Crews<\/span>, board member of The Mary Kay Foundation\u2120 and Vice President of Public Affairs for Mary Kay Inc. &#8220;For decades, <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> has been committed to ending domestic violence.\u00a0 This special event in <span class=\"xn-location\">Houston<\/span> and similar events worldwide not only empowers women but also reminds them of their beauty and self-worth.&#8221;\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>Deserving women worldwide including teachers, nurses, military veterans, cancer survivors, caregivers and survivors of domestic abuse will receive the gift of beauty as part of Global Day of Beauty. The program is a component of <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay&#8217;s<\/span> <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marykay.com\/en-US\/DontLookAway\/Pages\/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\"><i>Don&#8217;t Look Away<\/i><\/a> campaign which works to educate the public on recognizing the signs of an abusive relationship, how to take action and to raise awareness of support services.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p><b>About <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span><br \/><\/b>At <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span>, success lies in our dedication to irresistible products, a rewarding opportunity and positive community impact.\u00a0 For more than 54 years, <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> has inspired women to achieve their entrepreneurial goals in nearly 40 countries.\u00a0 As a multibillion-dollar company, we offer the latest in cutting-edge skin care, bold color cosmetics and fragrances.\u00a0 Discover more reasons to love <span class=\"xn-person\">Mary Kay<\/span> at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marykay.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">marykay.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Mary Kay Inc. 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