04.21.24
Find Your Fabulosity, a nonprofit that donates lipsticks to victims of domestic violence, has surpassed its milestone of donating 100,000 lipsticks to women in need.
Sheryl Kurland began the organization in 2016 after bringing in lipsticks during a workshop for victims of domestic violence to the delight of the group.
“The energy in that room absolutely transformed,” recalls Sheryl. “In one evening, I witnessed a complete shift. A group of women who had been traumatized by domestic violence began to come back to life as they tried on and bonded over the lipsticks. Putting on those lipsticks reminded them of the power they each held to change their lives, and a small light began to flicker.”
Find Your Fabulosity, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, donates newly purchased lipsticks to victims of domestic violence to remind them that they are beautiful and powerful, per the nonprofit. The donated lipsticks are gifted through Sheryl’s established network of more than 300 women’s shelters across the US. The volunteer-run organization launched seven years ago at Sheryl’s dining room table and has grown into a national movement, attracting support and donations from top cosmetics companies such as Thrive Causemetics, Gwen Stefani’s GXVE Beauty, Kari Gran Cosmetics, Younique Cosmetics, The Beauty Crop, Nu Evolution, Defiance Beauty, City Color Cosmetics and Tarte Cosmetics among others.
Additionally, Kurland has received donations from women’s organizations, individuals and corporate donations.
“In addition to cosmetics companies, we have received sizable donations from medical practices, law firms, women’s philanthropic organizations, and from passionate individuals who donate and ask to volunteer,” said Kurland.
The 100,000 lipsticks donated to victims of domestic violence, nationwide, equates to $2.5 million.