#VBGIVESBACK
Happy International Women's Day!
6 years. 56 women. 56 causes.
On this International Women's Day, we're recognizing all the incredible women who have been a part of #VBGIVESBACK through the years. When we started the program in 2015, our goal was to support the women making a difference in the world. We did so, and continue to do so, by donating a portion of proceeds from every single veronicabeard.com order—all day, every day—to their causes, in addition to special in-store events and volunteer opportunities. We're deeply proud of this sisterhood we've built.
To everyone who has shopped and supported us, THANK YOU. We're big believers in spreading the generosity and know that small acts can bring about big change. And we're making them count even more on March 8—we're doubling our giveback online toward our #VBGIVESBACK partner of the quarter, the Lower Eastside Girls Club, and taking donations in store. (Learn more here.)
Below, inspiring words from these women to power you through your day…
Quotes to Live By
"If you know what you can control—which is your own joy, power and possibility—you have an incredible foundation to create anything you want, anything you can imagine." — Rosario Dawson for the Lower Eastside Girls Club
"Ask questions—don’t be shy about questioning things you don’t know." — Maria Sharapova for the National Association of Women Business Owners
"Your past circumstance does not define you for future potential." — Selita Ebanks for New Yorkers for Children
"Having a pursuit you feel called to do never feels like work." — Jessica Seinfeld for Good+Foundation
"It's important, as a woman who has a voice, to use your voice for women who don't." — Katie Sturino for Restore NYC
"Every child deserves a home." — Becky Fawcett for Helpusadopt.org
"When a woman unlocks her full potential, she's the most dangerous, beautiful, and strong creature ever to walk the earth." — La'Porsha Renae for the National Domestic Violence Hotline
"An educated girl changes the future of her family." — Shabana Basij-Rasikh for SOLA (School of Leadership, Afghanistan)
"Letting go of guilt and any ideas of perfection are so important." — Jenna Bush Hager for UNICEF Next Generation
"Don't be afraid to ask for support." — Blish Connor for Cooper Connor Endowed Fund For Pulmonary Research at Children's Mercy Hospital
"There's a quote from Evelyn Lauder I've always loved: 'Knowledge is power.'" — Kinga Lambert for Breast Cancer Research Foundation
"Keep it simple. You don’t have to take on everything at once and you don’t have to be intimidated by what you don’t know. Find something you care about and begin to educate yourself." — America Ferrera for Harness
"Look for blessings and find ways to laugh." — Demi Grace for Harboring Hearts
"The belief that knowledge is power is only true if it is clear what needs to be done to make change." — Christy Turlington Burns for Every Mother Counts
"We can't sit back and wait for a great life to land on our lap. We have to make it happen and help others." — Elisabeth Rohm for the American Red Cross
"Be a fierce advocate for [your] children." — Staci Grodin for Global Lyme Alliance
"You must become an expert of your own health. Only you can make health decisions that are right for you and your well-being." — Padma Lakshmi for Endometriosis Foundation of America
"Taking care of global youth is about taking care of our global future." — Bryce Dallas Howard for HALO (Helping Art Liberate Orphans)
"There is so much to learn, always." — Gigi Lee Chang for Healthy Child Healthy World
Embrace the gratitude circle: "It is a moment of the day where we forget about the hard times and relish in our blessings." — Camila Alves McConaughey for Just Keep Livin
Explore more from the women of #VBGIVESBACK here.
