Newman’s Own Issues A Challenge

WESTPORT — Newman’s Own is giving young people a chance to change the world.

This fall, Newman’s Own is launching a community action program to encourage charitable entrepreneurship and innovative giving. The first annual “Cookin’ Up A Better World” program challenges high school students in the Northeast to develop a creative “recipe for success” that will change their local community.

Newman’s Own is challenging students to come up with imaginative ways to either raise money or uniquely serve a charitable organization. Newman’s Own will recognize the most creative ideas by either matching the funds raised or by making a contribution to charity in the school’s name. Newman’s Own will award 24 grants ranging in value from $250 to $1,000 each. These grants will fund local community action programs and will put the winning students’ plan into action. All schools in New York and New England are eligible and the deadline for entry is December 7.

For more information call 888-241-3201 or log on to www.newmansown.com or www.youthmedia.com.