Newman Global Initiative

From Our Shelves to Their Hands: The Story of Books Over Borders

by NAYHA GILL October 7, 2025October 7, 2025No Comments

When school curricula change, countless textbooks go unused, but their value doesn’t disappear. Books Over Borders began with a simple question: what if our surplus could meet someone else’s need? In partnership with a Superintendent from the Peel District School Board, we collected approximately 200 math, science, and English textbooks. Through Books For Africa, these …

Finding Balance in Senior Year

by Emma Rosso October 6, 2025No Comments

High school seniors like us are constantly balancing a demanding schedule of classes, university applications, and extracurricular activities. With everything ramping up, it’s critical to remember to take some time to pause and reset. Your wellbeing is just as important as your transcript. Taking breaks to recharge, whether it’s spending time with friends, exercising, or …

A Humble Call to Action: Every Child Deserves a Fighting Chance

by Matthew Newman September 29, 2025September 30, 2025No Comments

We wanted to take a moment to shine a light on an organization doing truly essential work, and one we are honored to support: Inspira. They are a non-profit association in Lima, Peru, offering a safe and loving home for children and their mothers who travel for cancer treatment and other critical medical conditions. Inspira’s …

Mastering Your Money: The Key to a Secure Future

by Eric Newman September 25, 2025No Comments

Financial literacy is a crucial skill for young people to develop, as it provides a practical understanding of how money operates in the real world. This knowledge empowers us to take control of our financial futures by teaching us how to budget, save, and manage debt effectively. Many teenagers enter the workforce or obtain their …

Connecting Generations, One Card Game at a Time

by Julian DePaoli September 24, 2025No Comments

I’ve had the pleasure of running the “Sette e Mezzo” club with my teammates, and it’s brought so much joy to the seniors in our community. Their passion and engagement are infectious. We gather weekly to play the traditional Italian card game, and it’s more than just a game, it’s a celebration of our heritage. …

Why Swimming Is Great for Kids

by MEGAN RAJKUMAR September 23, 2025No Comments

Sink or swim? Let’s swim! Swimming is one of the best activities for kids, offering a perfect blend of fun and lifelong benefits. It builds physical strength, coordination, and endurance while promoting healthy heart and lung development. Beyond fitness, swimming teaches essential water safety skills, giving children confidence around pools, lakes, and beaches. The sport …

Newman Global’s New Fundraising Initiative

by Emma Rosso September 22, 2025No Comments

Newman Global is excited to announce the launch of a new fundraising initiative on October 1st. This campaign is a continuation of our long-standing commitment to creating meaningful, community-driven impact. The funds raised will strengthen our programs in education, mental health, and the fight against human trafficking, while also expanding access to nutritious food for …

Seeds of Hope: How $200 Can Change a Village

by Julian DePaoli September 2, 2025No Comments

In many developing countries, a shortage of seeds isn’t just a farming issue, it’s a hunger crisis. Families rely on their land to grow food, but without seeds, there’s nothing to plant, nothing to harvest, and nothing to eat. A simple $200 donation can provide a community with enough seeds to start growing again. This …

Starting My Journey at the University of Alabama

by Matthew Newman August 27, 2025No Comments

In August 2025, I officially began my college journey as a freshman at the University of Alabama. It took only one hour in Tuscaloosa for me to know this was where I belonged. After that first visit, I canceled my remaining college tours to the University of Oklahoma, Penn State, and LSU. What made the …

Tackling Poverty

by Julian DePaoli August 25, 2025No Comments

The Modesto Project has placed a strong focus on addressing poverty in Guyana. Even though the country has experienced fast economic growth due to its oil industry, nearly 48% of the population still lives in poverty. Many of these individuals live in rural and interior areas, where most people work in low-income farming jobs and …