A hand-picked collection of cause and philanthropy news.
Posted in Health & Wellness, Women on Aug 5th, 2010
After attending a Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) “friendraiser”, OPI Product’s co-founder Suzi Fischmann was compelled to find a way to help. So, in 2009, OPI – the nail lacquer company known best for fun, irreverent color names – became LCFA’s first corporate sponsor, and BreatheLIFE was born. The campaign centers around a custom-designed [...]
Posted in Arts & Culture, Women on Jul 31st, 2010
Don’t dance around it – know the inside scoop when choosing hand-made rugs for your home. ARZU Studio Hope is a social enterprise that helps Afghani woman weavers and their families break the cycle of poverty. ARZU, which means ‘hope’ in Dari, was founded in 2004 by Connie Duckworth, a 20-year veteran and retired Partner/Managing [...]
Posted in Women on Jul 13th, 2010
In just six years, Tory Burch’s “classic American sportswear with an eclectic sensibility” has become all the rage with women of all ages. You’ve seen it and may even wear it – think big “T”, bright and beaded! Burch sells her colorful clothing, shoes and accessories at 470+ department and specialty stores and free-standing boutiques [...]