"Our mission at Aveda is to care for the world we live in, from the products we make to the ways in which we give back to society. At Aveda, we strive to set an example for environmental leadership and responsibility, not just in the world of beauty, but around the world."

- Horst Rechelbacher, Founder of Aveda

This year, we have challenged our staff and students to go above and beyond their record by raising money for the Alliance for the Great Lakes, a Michigan-based organization.

The Alliance works to conserve and restore the world's largest freshwater resource through policy, education and local efforts aimed at preserving the Great Lakes region as a national treasure.

Students: Click here to download the April 2009 Earth Month Calendar

Below is the list of activities our campuses are participating in while doing their part to keep the Great Lakes great:

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4/26- Fundraising walk with the area Aveda Salons at Reeds Lake in Grand Rapids on April 26th from 1-4pm
Selling raffle tickets for $1 for a gift basket of retail and services
Date TBD- Bake sale for guests and each other
Every Wednesday- Jeans days and Earth Month t-shirts
Offering blue and green hair extensions for $10

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4/26- Cut-a-thon in downtown RO from 12-4pm
Selling raffle tickets for $1 for a gift basket of retail product and services
Every Wednesday- Jeans days and Earth Month t-shirts
Wear colored shoes for $2
Offering blue and green extensions for $10