Reflecting on 2025, I am incredibly proud of what we achieved together. From launching new initiatives to sustaining our long-term work, your support has been the backbone of our success. Moving into 2026, our student leaders (Emma, Megan, Nayha, and Julian) remain dedicated to creating meaningful change at the community level. I am also excited …
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Hitting the 90-day mark as a freshman, I can confidently say my adjustment away from home has gone really well. I’m in an environment where I get the support I need, and staying active within the school community has been key to building friendships and navigating the transition. I encourage all incoming students to engage …
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 …
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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 …
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At Newman Global, we believe in the profound impact of collective action and compassionate outreach. That’s why we’re incredibly proud to introduce The Sunflower Project, a key initiative dedicated to delivering essential food, clothing, and household items to communities facing hardship, both within our local area and across the globe. This impactful program, scheduled to …
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As spring arrives, we eagerly anticipate reconnecting with our community at the “Gut Walk,” supporting Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. While many, including myself, await college decisions, our focus shifts to summer initiatives addressing global food security. The gravity of this issue is highlighted by World Bank data. Food insecurity persists at alarming levels, particularly in …
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A city of vibrant streets, echoing with the sounds of bustling markets and honking horns, was about to gift me one of the most profound lessons of my life. I was nearly twelve, standing outside of the door of a children’s shelter run by CNN Hero Dr. Ricardo Pun in Lima, Peru. My father and …
With Christmas around the corner and the new year upon us, it’s a great time for reflection. There is a lot going on in the world, and our team at Newman Global recognizes some of the challenges in the world while we try to better understand others. As a team, we are truly blessed by …
Not just any other Tuesday, next week is Giving Tuesday; what’s your plan? On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, join me and our team at Newman Global to “unleash the power of radical generosity”! I encourage you to join the global movement; find it in your heart to enact a small act of kindness that will …
“Put down your iPad and do something productive” — words that sparked a journey of service and compassion when I was just nine years old. My parents’ encouragement led me to explore ways to contribute to my community, and I felt a strong pull towards the Caritas School of Life, a local haven for those …