Every now and then, I come across a charity/nonprofit that makes me super giddy, keeps me smiling, and turns me into a lifetime fan/supporter. Glamour Gals is definitely one of those organizations. Launched 10 years ago by Rachel Doyle, the mission of Glamour Gals is to inspire and organize teens to provide ongoing complimentary beauty makeovers to elderly women in nursing homes. *HUGE smile* There are so many positive elements to this organization: the volunteerism, the inter-generational interaction, the belief that beauty knows no age…I could literally go on for awhile.

Rachel and a true glamour gal

Rachel started Glamour Gals when she was 17 as a way to honor her grandmother who’d recently passed. And, ever since then, she and the organization have been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Glamour Magazine, Cosmo Girl, and Newsday. She’s even been on The Oprah Winfrey Show! Glamour Gals continues its work through the participation of many chapters across the country and some awesome volunteers. If you’re in LA, then you should check out GG’s 10th Anniversary Party. Even if you aren’t in sunny LA, the website has a list of ways that you can get involved and show your support.

I spent over two years visiting my mom in a nursing home, and always loved interacting with the other residents. It’s amazing what a visit, kind words, and/or a beauty treatment can do to lift the spirits of those who live in nursing homes. I love, love, love everything about Glamour Gals and look forward to staying in touch with everything this organization has up its beautiful sleeve!

-kb