Avon Corporate Information

Avon, the company for women, is a leading global beauty company with over $8 billion in annual revenue. As the world's largest direct seller, Avon markets to women in well over 100 countries through over five million independent Avon Sales Representatives, who earn more than $3 billion annually. Avon has more than one billion annual Customer transactions.

By the end of 2006, total Avon philanthropy worldwide will have raised and awarded more than $500 million for initiatives and organizations of vital importance to women. Voted "a most trusted brand" on three continents, Avon was also selected by Businessweek as one of "The Top 100 global Brands" and honored as one of Fortune magazine's "50 Best companies for Minorities."

Avon Foundation Information

The Avon Foundation is an accredited 501(c)(3) public charity in the US that was founded in 1955 to improve the lives of women and their families. Now past the half century mark, the Avon Foundation brings this mission to life through two key areas of focus: the fight against breast cancer and support for women's empowerment, including economic advancement and the issue of domestic violence, and more than 300 grants area awarded each year for these important causes. The flagship programs are the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, which works to advance access to care and finding a cure; and Speak Out Against Domestic Violence, focused on ending the cycle of domestic violence, with a special focus on children. Avon is proudly the largest corporate supporter of the breast cancer cause, with programs in 50 countries, and the commitment to domestic violence is growing.

Avon and the Avon Foundation also respond quickly to national and international emergencies, raising funds and providing support for women and famiiles affected by incidents such as the attacks of September 11, 2001; the tsunami in Southeast Asia; Hurricanes Rita and Katrina; and the military conflict in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Funds are raised through a variety of events, such as the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer series, and the sale of special fundraising products by Avon Sales Representatives. In 2006, the combined global philanthropy of Avon and the Avon Foundation reached an extraordinary milestone: more the $500 million raised and awarded. More information is available at www.foundation.org.

The Avon Brands

Avon is a world leader in anti-aging skin care products, fragrance and color cosmetics. Its product line includes beauty products, fashion jewelry and apparel and features such well-recognized brand names as Avon Color, Anew, Skin So Soft, Avon Solutions, Advance Techniques Hair Care, Avon naturals, mark and Avon Wellness.

Learn more about Avon and its products at www.avoncompany.com.

I love Avon so much for a few reasons. One of them is simply real quality products at really great prices. Avon is a world leader in anti-aging skin care products, fragrance and color cosmetics and when I use their products I see why. I want department store quality without the department store price, and I get that from Avon. (I love mark too, it is such a cool and trendy boutique!) So yes, the makeup and skin care are fabulous (not to mention award winning!), they offer super cute and comfy clothes, awesome sneakers from Curves, and adorable heels, boots, and sandals. Just to name a few things.

Another reason why I love Avon? You name it, Avon has it, and you can't beat getting the best of everything, all in one place! I get all my shopping done right here with Avon's fab catalogs. I mean, birthday gifts-I get them from Avon, Christmas gifts, from Avon. They always have something perfect for everyone I buy for! Also, they offer sales so often that I never have to buy my favorite things at full price, ever! You can't beat that!

Another reason why buying from Avon is so good? They are so committed and dedicated to so many great causes for women. They support women globally, around the whole world. They are also a cruelty free company that does not test on animals, which is something very important to me. A few of the causes they greatly support are the fight against Breast Cancer in their Walk for the Cure every year, ending Domestic Violence and raising awareness, and supporting and caring for our troops overseas. So when you buy from Avon, you know you are supporting a company that truly cares for and helps women around the world. They make specialty products often where the funds go directly to a specific charity for that product. Pretty cool, huh?

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