Since April 2007 the Avon Hello Tomorrow Fund has awarded $5,000 each week to individuals to create or expand projects or programs to empower women. To date more than 8,000 dedicated women and men have applied, and nearly 90 have already won the weekly awards and are empowering women in their communities.

Metropolitan DC based Shauna Lee Lange Arts Advisory has already submitted proposals for empowering young women’s self-esteem through the telling and sharing of women artist’s life stories via a moving and powerful powerpoint presentations delivered to high school students in DC.  The presentation focuses on adversity and how these well-known artists overcame it through the use of creative inspiration.  The program is designed for inner-city DC schools and students - long suffering from lack of funds, qualified educators, visionary administrators, and hope.

The Hello Tomorrow Fund will be continuing for a third year, but with a changed format. If you or someone you know is interested in applying under the current guidelines, don’t delay! December 1 is the deadline to apply for a chance to win the weekly award under the current criteria, so spread the word and apply today.  Online applications must be completed by midnight on December 1. Mailed applications must be received by December 1.