THE CORPORATE CITIZEN | ISSUE 46 - This article explores the immediate and long-term community needs to help populations rebound from a traumatic event or natural disaster, as well as best practices for developing disaster relief and preparedness strategies.
The Life-Changing Impact of Purpose-Driven Programs

Keywords: foundation, giving, strategy
The first full day of the 2019 International Corporate Citizenship Conference welcomed to the stage Dr. Lucy Gildea, senior vice president and chief scientific officer at Mary Kay. For decades, Mary Kay—the event’s convening sponsor—has employed millions of independent beauty consultants around the world, enriching women’s lives with meaningful work.
In this session recap, learn best practices from the Mary Kay Foundation’s evolution from an informal effort to a strategic program that advances progress for employees and communities alike.
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