About Us
The Avon Foundation has been improving and saving women’s lives since it was founded in 1955, and we are proud to be the largest corporate philanthropy dedicated to women’s causes globally. Today our mission is focused on breast cancer and domestic violence, as well as emergency and disaster relief, touching lives across the country and around the world. Through 2009, Avon global philanthropy has raised and donated more than $725 million worldwide.
Avon Breast Cancer Crusade
The Avon Breast Cancer Crusade was launched in 1992 as a small pioneering program in the U.K. Avon in the U.S. adopted the Crusade the following year. Over the last 17 years, Avon philanthropy has raised and donated more than $640 million to breast cancer programs around the world, supporting cutting-edge research to find a cure for or prevent breast cancer as well as programs that enable all patients to access quality care.Funding supports awareness and education: screening and diagnosis; access to treatment; support services; and scientific research. Beneficiaries of the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade range from leading cancer research and clinical centers to community-based, non-profit breast health education programs.
Numerous Avon Crusade programs raise funds and awareness for the cause including:
- Avon Walk for Breast Cancer Series
- Walk Around the World for Breast Cancer
- Crusade Pink Ribbon fundraising products
Speak Out Against Domestic Violence
One in three women in the U.S. will become a victim of abuse or partner violence in her life, and it is estimated some 15 million children witness violence in their families each year. To help end this devastating cycle, the Avon Foundation launched Speak Out Against Domestic Violence in 2004 to raise awareness and funds and launch special efforts to increase the understanding and implementation of laws aimed at stopping violence. Through the end of 2009, in the U.S. alone, we have awarded more than $12 million to over 400 domestic violence organizations for awareness, education, direct services and prevention programs.
Funds and visibility are raised through the sale of special Speak Out and Empowerment fundraising products, magazine Public Service Announcements and Walk the Course Against Domestic Violence a fundraising event launched in 2009 with the PGA Tour Wives Association.
Emergency Relief
As global corporate citizens, Avon Products, Inc. and the Avon Foundation for Women together respond quickly to national and international emergencies. Since 2001 more than $17.7 million has been awarded for women and their families affected by natural disasters or crises, including: the Avon Heart of America Fund to support families of those lost in the attacks of September 11, 2001; the Avon Yellow Ribbon Fund to assist military service personnel lost or wounded in Iraq and other armed conflicts; the Avon Heart of Asia campaign to assist victims of the tsunami in southeast Asia; extensive fundraising and product donations for relief efforts following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita; and aid for relief and reconstruction efforts following the earthquake in China in 2008.
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The Avon Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. Our IRS tax-exempt number is: 13-6128447.
