To raise awareness and champion zero tolerance of dating violence among teens, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline in conjunction with the Love Is Respect program for teens and parents seeking help. Call 1-866-331-9474 or TTY 1-866-331-8453. An online chat option is available from 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. CST. Or visit anytime at www.loveisrespect.org. In 2007, the Foundation awarded $200,000 to the National Domestic Violence Hotline’s Love Is Respect program. As a result of this donation, the organization implemented its interactive Web program.

National Network to End Domestic Violence
The National Network to End Domestic Violence is a 501(c) (4) organization that serves as the leading voice for domestic violence issues in Congress, the Executive Branch and the Federal Courts. NNEDV’s 501(c) (3) sister organization, NNEDV Fund, was established in 1995 to provide training and technical assistance to state domestic violence coalitions and further public awareness of domestic violence issues. Both the Safety NET project and Amy’s Courage are NNEDV programs, which are supported by the The Mary Kay Foundation. www.nnedv.org

Amy’s Courage
It takes courage to leave an abusive relationship, but sometimes it also takes a little cash. Amy’s Courage Fund gives money to women who need to leave. A woman can use the money for everything from travel expenses, security deposits and car repairs to legal and medical fees. In 2009, The Mary Kay Foundation gave $300,000 in grant money to the National Network to End Domestic Violence with a portion going to Amy’s Courage. Find out more at: www.nnedv.org/projects/amysfund.html.

Safety Net
Since 2003, The Mary Kay Foundation has given $1.3 million to the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s Safety Net Program. The Safety Net team works tirelessly to raise women's awareness of safety issues concerning the use of technology. In 2007, the Foundation granted Safety Net $200,000 to develop, produce and distribute a CD-ROM titled, Survivors and Technology: An Interactive Safety Planning Tool. In 2008, the Foundation granted funds for translating the CD-ROM into Spanish. Find out more at: http://www.nnedv.org/projects/safetynet.html

NNEDV's Safety Net Project also:
• Trains advocates, police, prosecutors and others across the United States and internationally;
• Develops critical educational materials for victims and advocates;
• Leads and participates in regional, national and international advocacy and policy initiatives;
• Responds to numerous media inquiries on technology use and victim safety; and
• Develops important relationships with allied organizations and government agencies.

Phone Number Cards
Here's an easy way to help women in need and promote the work of The Mary Kay Foundation. Print out these phone number referral cards onto business card stock on your home printer and hand them out to friends, customers and acquaintances in need. One card offers a toll-free number for cancer information from CancerCare. The other card offers a toll-free number for the National Domestic Violence Hotline. Download referral cards now.

The Family Violence Prevention Fund
The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home and in the community to help those whose lives are devastated by abuse, because every person has a right to live in a home free of violence. The FVPF works to prevent violence and end abuse of women and children in several ways: through public education and information, targeted media campaigns and by helping to develop legislation to protect victims of violence and abuse. www.endabuse.org

PBS VHS Tape
Breaking the Silence: Journeys of Hope, the compelling PBS documentary underwritten by The Mary Kay Foundation and Mary Kay Inc., first aired in the fall of 2001 nationwide. This program raises awareness about domestic violence focusing on women of strength and their journeys from victim to survivor. With this video, you can help women discover real solutions helping to diminish the ripple effect of violence on families, children and your community. Order now.

Break the Cycle
Break the Cycle is dedicated to promoting the right to safe and healthy relationships. This organization engages, educates and empowers youth to end domestic violence. Programs are designed to provide preventive education, encourage youth activism and foster systemic change. For information about the groundbreaking Ending Violence DVD sponsored by Mary Kay Inc., visit their Web site at www.breakthecycle.org.

Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence
Mary Kay Inc. is a member of this national nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the costs and consequences of partner violence at work and eliminating it altogether. From policies and programs to legal issues and legislation, CAEPV is a credible source for information, materials and advice. www.caepv.org