L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth Celebrates 10 Changemakers on the Heels of National Philanthropy Day

For the 18th year L'Oréal Paris USA continues to elevate and honor the impact of female nonprofit leaders through its trailblazing Women of Worth program. 

 

On Nov. 16, L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth hosted its annual celebration event at NeueHouse Hollywood in Los Angeles with the brand's iconic lineup of spokespeople including Camila Cabello, Eva Longoria, Andie MacDowell, Helen Mirren, Aja Naomi King, and more to recognize the 2023 honoree class.

 

For the second year and in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery's Courageous Studios, the inspiring in-person celebration can be streamed from home beginning on Dec. 5 at www.WomenofWorth.com and on the L'Oréal Paris' YouTube channel. The celebration will showcase the inspiring stories of the 10 honorees and shine a light on the pressing issues their organizations serve including climate action, gender equality, quality education and more.

 

“Women's empowerment continues to be an essential mission of our brand,” said L'Oréal Paris USA President Ali Goldstein. “As we approach two decades of this impactful program, we are honored to once again champion 10 women uplifting their communities through service. These women showcase resilience, courage, and strength, and embody our iconic tagline 'Because you're worth it.'”

 

“Closing equity gaps impacting vulnerable populations is a personal passion of mine, particularly within the LatinX community,” said actor, director, producer and activist Eva Longoria. “I'm honored to join the L'Oréal Paris family this year in honoring the incredible change these women are inspiring as they fight for a better world for all of us.”

The 2023 honorees and their nonprofits include the following: 

 

Shrusti Amula (Clarksburg, MD), high school student and Founder of Rise N Shine Foundation;

Judaline Cassidy (New York, NY), founder and chief visionary officer of Tools & Tiaras, Inc.; 

Cass Forkin (Jamison, PA), founder & chairwoman of Twilight Wish Foundation;

Sophia Kianni (McLean, VA), activist, founder and executive director of Climate Cardinals; 

Estefanía Rebellón (Burbank, CA), co-founder and executive director of Yes We Can World Foundation; 

Tonya Sandis (Seattle, WA), co-founder and president of Possibilities of Free2Luv;

Sonia Su (Columbia, MD), founder and executive director of Kits to Heart;

Mariya Taher (Cambridge, MA), founder and director of Sahiyo US;

Samantha Wettje (Bardonia, NY), co-founder and president of 16 Strong Project; and

Stephanie Woodward (Rochester, NY), co-founder and executive director of Disability EmpowHer Network.

 

Each honoree received a $25,000 grant through L'Oréal Paris' intermediary grantmaker, GlobalGiving for their nonprofit organizations; mentorship from the L'Oréal Paris network; and a national platform to share their stories and missions with the world. 

A lack of funding is one of the most common roadblocks for nonprofits approaching Giving Tuesday, so L'Oréal Paris created a way to continue to support these critical causes. In partnership with GlobalGiving, the brand established the L'Oréal Paris Women of Worth Fund, which encouraged donations benefitting all 10 of this year's honorees.