In 2023, Free2Luv Founder, Tonya Sandis, was awarded the L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth, celebrating extraordinary female changemakers. This signature philanthropic program embodies the L’Oréal Paris belief that ‘Every Woman Is Worth It’ by elevating women who find beauty in giving back and championing women whose unwavering resilience, bravery, and courage show the power of owning one’s worth.
“For 18 years, L’Oréal Paris has championed women’s worth by shining a light on those who uplift their communities through service, generosity, and tremendous selflessness,” said Ali Goldstein, L’Oréal Paris USA President. “We are continuing this legacy by supporting changemakers who are tackling our society’s most pressing issues, including topics like mental health, women’s health equity, and sustainability.”
“I’m incredibly honored to be recognized for our heart work amplifying the voices of LGBTQ+ and marginalized youth through mentorship and the arts. What I know for sure is when youth are seen, heard, and celebrated for who they are, they are empowered to own their worth and be their unapologetic awesome selves,” says Sandis, Founder and President of Possibilities.
“I’m honored to have played a part in selecting this year’s honoree class and am so happy to know there are so many inspiring women out there doing extraordinary work on the grassroots level, in their community, trying to help people,” said actress and brand spokeswoman, Aja Naomi King.
“Women of Worth is close to my heart,” said singer, songwriter and activist Camila Cabello. “These women are awe inspiring. They are taking action in their communities and affecting real change.”
Tonya was honored at a televised awards celebration in Hollywood, where Dame Helen Mirren presented her award.
Tonya was featured in Forbes, USA Today, and People magazine to amplify Free2Luv’s heart work. Her 90-second spot on Free2Luv is airing on Max for an entire year. This campaign’s total viewership through print and TV is staggering, allowing us to reach hundreds of millions!
At Free2Luv, we’re proud to provide mentorship, empowerment, and safe spaces to under-resourced and marginalized youth free of charge to turn their pain into power and purpose. We are agents for change in communities across the U.S. as we tackle mental health, bullying, and suicide prevention, all of which significantly affect our youth. We transform lives by building community and connection through meaningful conversation and creative expression.
We invite you to join the movement and be an agent for change with us to let all youth know they’re worth it.
