R & B star Mary J. Blige, along with her partner Steve Stoute will launch the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, Inc. (FFAWN), a new charity initiative to inspire women from all walks of life to reach their individual potential. Through scholarships, grants, and programs that foster strong self-esteem, career development, and personal growth, FFAWN is intended to help women gain the confidence and skills they need to achieve success.   FFAWN will initially focus its efforts in Yonkers and surrounding communities in Westchester and then expand its scope to include the Greater New York area and, eventually, the entire country. and visit http://ourworld.ffawn.org/index.php for ways to get involved.

And that note, lets enjoy a little Real Love from Miss Mary J…

Related links:

Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now, Inc.

Mary J Blige’s official site

Tiffany & Co., Ben Bridge Jeweler, Helzberg Diamonds, Fortunoff, and Leber Jeweler, Inc celebrated Valentine’s day two days early this year. Today, these 5 jewelry retailers said “I love you” to the planet, when they took a pledge to protect Alaska’s Bristol Bay watershed from large-scale metal mining that would pollute the water, and endanger salmon and caribou. Of course, I know it was my posting yesterday and last week on responsible Valentine’s Day Shopping that convinced the companies to support the environment. But I would also like to thank organizations like OxFam and EarthWorks, and the No Dirty Gold Campaign for taking action. When jewelry is made in safe conditions that do not harm the environment, everyone wins.

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