In the state of New York last year, not including New York City, there were more than 50,000 victims of domestic violence, according to data from the state Division of Criminal Justice Services. There’s a nonprofit working to bring a little joy to people staying in shelters. It’s called Find Your Fabulosity. Volunteers collect new lipsticks, and then donate them to more than 300 domestic violence shelters across the country.

One of those shelters is Corning's Arbor Housing and Development.

“They really do feel good. And psychologically, when you get that little boost of feeling better, it just helps you navigate your circumstance in your world a little bit more,” said Susan Bull, chief executive officer of Arbor Housing and Development.

They take in people from across the state. Women can choose a lipstick when they come to the shelter. Officials with the nonprofit say women come in feeling scared, isolated and alone, but something as simple as makeup can make them feel like a person.

“We've had women tell us that it just makes them feel pretty. It makes them feel like they can forget about a hard circumstance for just a little bit,” said Bull.

“There's no limit to this because there's no limit to the crisis of domestic violence. And we want to help as many victims as we can feel whole and like they're really worthy of a great life,” said Sheryl Kurland, president of Find Your Fabulosity.

Kurland says she is always welcoming new shelters to partner with.

“It's a silent epidemic and it goes unnoticed. There's a lot of fear and shame and embarrassment as a victim. And yet their heart is probably very much yearning for help,” said Kurland.

For anyone that thinks they might be experiencing domestic violence, call 211.