L\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris Celebrates its 20th Anniversary of Women of Worth, Honoring a New Class of Changemakers<\/p>\n
Each honoree will receive $25,000, along with mentorship and national visibility via L’Or\u00e9al Paris’ platforms. Since its inception in 2005, Women of Worth has evolved into a nationwide movement, recognizing 200 women whose grassroots efforts span causes including health, education, environmental justice, mental wellness, and more. Over the past two decades, the program has awarded millions of dollars in grants, offered mentorship through educational programming, and provided national media visibility to help non-profit leaders scale their impact.<\/p>\n
“Two decades later, Women of Worth continues to embody the spirit of our iconic tagline Because You’re Worth It,” said\u00a0L’Or\u00e9al Paris USA President, Laura Branik. “Celebrating 20 years of this program reminds us that honoring women’s contributions, resourcing their visions, and shining a national spotlight on their courage can truly change the world.”<\/p>\n
In partnership with\u00a0Points of Light<\/a>, its non-profit program partner of two decades, L’Or\u00e9al Paris has selected the following honorees for its 20th year:<\/p>\n Amy Bowers\u00a0Cordalis \u2013 Ashland, Oregon; Co-Founder and Executive Director,\u00a0Ridges to Riffles Indigenous Conservation Group (R2R)<\/a>: an Indigenous-led nonprofit dedicated to protecting and restoring Indigenous land, water, and cultural resources. “Being part of the L’Or\u00e9al Paris family for 20 years and celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Women of Worth program, is extraordinary. Giving back is a shared core value of mine and L’Or\u00e9al Paris, and I’ve loved watching this program grow from the very beginning. It has created a legacy of impact, proving that every act of compassion and leadership matters\u2014and that every woman, every day, is truly worth it,” said actress, director, and L’Or\u00e9al Paris spokesperson Eva\u00a0Longoria.<\/p>\n “Two decades of Women of Worth isn’t just a milestone\u2014it’s a testament to the unstoppable power of women’s courage and commitment. Seeing this legacy grow year after year reminds us that lifting others up creates a ripple effect felt for generations,” added Helen\u00a0Mirren, award-winning actress and L’Or\u00e9al Paris spokesperson.<\/p>\n “As a judge for this year’s Women of Worth honorees, I had the privilege of hearing firsthand the stories of these remarkable women,” said Emmy nominated actress and L’Or\u00e9al Paris spokesperson Aja Naomi King. “It was a humbling reminder of the resilience, compassion, and vision that fuel real change. On this 20th anniversary, it is an honor to help shine a light on their work and celebrate the legacy of Women of Worth.”<\/p>\n As Women of Worth enters its third decade, L’Or\u00e9al Paris invites the public to celebrate these honorees and the legacy they represent. Visit WomenOfWorth.com<\/a> to learn more and join the next 20 years of impact.<\/p>\n For more information about the philanthropic program, this year’s honoree class and more, visit\u00a0www.WomenofWorth.com<\/a>, and L’Or\u00e9al Paris\u00a0Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0X<\/a>, and\u00a0TikTok.<\/a><\/p>\n About Points of Light About\u00a0L’Or\u00e9al\u00a0Paris Women\u00a0of Worth Each year, ten founders and leaders of\u00a0grassroot non-profits are recognized for their work across a breadth of charitable causes to receive charitable funding, mentorship through the L’Or\u00e9al Paris network to build their organizations and a national platform to share their story.<\/p>\n About\u00a0L’Or\u00e9al Paris\u00a0USA SOURCE L\u2019Or\u00e9al Paris USA<\/p>\n
\n Dr. Anita\u00a0Ravi, MD\u00a0\u2013 New York, New York; CEO and Founder, PurpLE Health Foundation<\/a>: an innovative nonprofit creating a new field of medicine\u2014gender-based violence care\u2014for women who have experienced domestic violence, human trafficking, and sexual assault, using a “Care and Share” model that turns lessons from its pioneering clinic into training for clinicians worldwide.
\n Cristina Rodriguez\u00a0\u2013 Miami, Florida; Co-Founder and President, Mind&Melody<\/a>: a nonprofit that uses music as a tool for joy, dignity, and intergenerational connection among older adults with neurological conditions and youth with special needs.
\n Gloria\u00a0Umanah\u00a0\u2013 Atlanta, Georgia; Founder and Executive Director, Hope Booth<\/a>: an evidence-based mental health nonprofit making hope and help free and accessible 24\/7\u2014because hope isn’t a buzzword; it’s a lifeline.
\n Keely Cat-Wells\u00a0\u2013 Los Angeles, California; Founder and CEO, Making\u00a0Space<\/a>: a talent and learning platform that equips Disabled professionals with resources and opportunities to build meaningful careers.
\n Lynne B Hughes\u00a0\u2013 Richmond, Virginia; Founder and CEO, Comfort Zone Camp<\/a>: a national non-profit organization based in Richmond, Virginia that offers free weekend bereavement camps for children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver.
\n Mizpah Brown-Rich\u00a0\u2013 Fremont, California; CEO and Co-Founder, Joshua’s Gift, Inc.<\/a>,\u00a0a nonprofit organization driven by a mission to foster inclusion, connection, and support for families affected by autism and intellectual\/developmental disabilities (IDD).
\n Olivia\u00a0Zhang\u00a0\u2013 Mclean, Virginia; Founder and CEO, Cancer Kids First (CKF)<\/a>: an organization that empowers young people to support pediatric cancer patients by normalizing the hospital environment and providing a loving community.
\n Sloane Davidson\u00a0\u2013 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Founder and CEO, Hello Neighbor<\/a>: a nonprofit organization founded to transform the lives of refugees and immigrants through mentorship, resettlement, and community-based programming.
\n Yasmine Arrington Brooks\u00a0\u2013 Washington, D.C.; Founder and Executive Director, ScholarCHIPS, Inc.<\/a>: an organization dedicated to providing college scholarships, mentoring, mental health support, technology, and a robust support network for children of incarcerated parents, empowering them to complete their college education.\u00a0 \u00a0 <\/p>\n
Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips, and mobilizes millions of people to create positive change through volunteering and civic engagement. Through work with nonprofits, companies and social impact leaders, the organization galvanizes volunteers to meet critical needs in communities. As the world’s largest organization dedicated to increasing volunteer service, Points of Light engages more than 3.8 million volunteers across 32 countries. For more information, visit www.pointsoflight.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n
For the last 20 years, L’Or\u00e9al Paris’ signature philanthropic program, Women of Worth has brought to life the brand’s iconic tagline, “Because You’re Worth It,” by championing women whose unwavering resilience, bravery and courage show the power of owning one’s worth.<\/p>\n
The L’Or\u00e9al Paris division of L’Or\u00e9al\u00a0USA, Inc. is a total beauty care brand dedicated to empowering women by offering luxurious and innovative products and services available in the mass market. The brand’s signature tagline, “Because I’m Worth It,” was born in\u00a0the United States\u00a0in 1973 to celebrate the beauty and intrinsic self-worth of women, and for more than 100 years, L’Or\u00e9al Paris has been providing women around the world with products in four major beauty categories: hair color, haircare, skincare and cosmetics. For more information about L’Or\u00e9al Paris and to receive personalized advice, expert tips, and exclusive content, please visit\u00a0www.LOrealParisUSA.com<\/a>\u00a0or follow on Instagram (@LOrealParis<\/a>), Twitter\u00a0(@LOrealParisUSA<\/a>), Facebook (@LOrealParisUSA<\/a>) TikTok\u00a0(@LOrealParisUSA<\/a>) and Pinterest (@LOrealParisUSA<\/a>).<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/rt.prnewswire.com\/rt.gif?NewsItemId=NY95537&Transmission_Id=202510140901PR_NEWS_USPR_____NY95537&DateId=20251014\")
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