Campus Community Service Challenge

As a means of fostering social good on the America East Conference campuses and in surrounding communities, Newman’s Own Foundation has launched its first-ever Campus Community Service Challenge. One student group, chosen from each of the America East’s nine member universities, will participate on behalf of its affiliated nonprofit for the top grant of $25,000. In total, $80,000 will be awarded to the nominated nonprofits.

How it Works
A priority of Newman’s Own Foundation is to encourage the practice of philanthropy among as broad a population as possible. To implement the challenge among college students, the Foundation partnered with the America East Conference to identify a leading, service-focused student group at each member university who is closely affiliated with a nonprofit. The final grant decisions will be made based on:

The level of the student group’s involvement with its affiliated nonprofit, and the degree to which that involvement reflects Paul Newman’s philanthropic spirit of creativity and commitment.
The actual mission and programs of the nonprofit, the populations and purposes it serves, and the impact the Foundation’s grant will have on it.

The top grant will be $25,000. The next two grants will be for $15,000 and $10,000 respectively. Six nonprofits will each receive a $5,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation.

The applications of the nine student group/non-profit pairings will be reviewed and grants will be recommended by the Challenge’s Selection Panel. Leaders in philanthropy and social activism, the judges are:

Rebecca Lobo, basketball analyst for ESPN and former player in the Women’s National Basketball Association
John Marshall, former president of The Kresge Foundation
Ryan Scott, CEO and founder of Causecast

The grant recipients will be profiled throughout the America East Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship held at the University of Hartford from March 4-7, 2010.

The Participants
The following are the student groups selected by each campus along with their affiliated nonprofit:

University at Albany
Students of Albany Against Cancer on behalf of American Cancer Society

Students of Albany Against Cancer is a student group dedicated to raising money, educating the campus about cancer prevention and early detection, and honoring survivorship. Grant funds provided to the American Cancer Society will support a “Relay for Life Sustainability Program” at Albany, including: educational materials, smoking cessation training for students, and promotional/branding materials for annual “Relay for Life” events.
Binghamton University
Colleges Against Cancer on behalf of A Room to Heal

Binghamton’s Colleges Against Cancer participants work with A Room to Heal, Inc., to create healing environments for children affected by serious medical conditions. Grant funds will be used to: renovate bedrooms by covering the cost of paint, furniture, bedding, curtains, electronics, and construction needs, while the students provide the much-needed labor for each project.
Boston University
Winter Outreach on behalf of Phoenix of New Orleans, Inc.

Boston University’s Winter Outreach participants spend their winter break on service trips to aid a variety of people and organizations. Grant funds awarded to Phoenix of New Orleans (PNOLA) will be used at BU to: raise awareness of the ongoing plight of New Orleans, increase student participation in Winter Outreach, and expand PNOLA’s ability to host volunteers to address the needs of the underserved victims of Hurricane Katrina.
University of Hartford
University of Hartford Best Buddies on behalf of Best Buddies Connecticut

University of Hartford Best Buddies partners with Best Buddies Connecticut to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grant funds will be used to: implement an advocacy and education campaign to promote the positive contributions people with intellectual and developmental disabilities make to communities around the world, support a companion social media plan, and host a statewide event to help launch this international campaign.
University of Maine
Black Bear Mentors on behalf of River Coalition, Inc.

At the University of Maine, Black Bear Mentors (BBM) work with the River Coalition to provide mentorship services to elementary and middle school students in economically-depressed communities. Grant funds will be used to: increase the geographic reach of the mentoring program, engage in more activities and supervised trips, and place an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer with The River Coalition, who would be a liaison with BBM and work to ensure the fiscal sustainability of services.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Project HEALTH at UMBC on behalf of Project HEALTH, Inc.

Project HEALTH at UMBC works to connect low-income patients and their families with the resources they need to be healthy. Grant funds will be used by Project Health, Inc. to: begin a “B’More Healthy” campaign, promote healthy activities to underserved populations in Baltimore City, and provide free primary care services to those in need.
University of New Hampshire
Students Athlete Advisory Committee on behalf of Club Chameleon

UNH’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee works with Club Chameleon to mentor at-risk teens in the Newmarket, NH, community. Grant funds will be used to: expand the number of participating mentors, grow the number of activity offerings to include weekend outdoor adventures and day trips, and host discussion forums with other communities to expand the model regionally.
Stony Brook University
Alternative Spring Break Outreach (ASBO) on behalf of SUNY Research Foundation at Stony Brook University for ASBO

Stony Brook’s Alternative Spring Break Outreach (ASBO) promotes critical thinking and civic engagement by training and immersing students in meaningful social service projects. Grant funds provided to SUNY Research Foundation at Stony Brook University will be used to: expand ASBO’s program so that more students can participate in site builds, organize multiple Spring Break builds and service programs, and expand the capacity of organizations such as United Way and Habitat for Humanity West Virginia to host student volunteers.
University of Vermont
Campus Kitchen on behalf of Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf

Campus Kitchen at UVM works with Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf to alleviate hunger in the Burlington (VT) area. Grant funds will be used to: support Campus Kitchen’s nutrition and gleaning programs, expand its community outreach and nutrition education classes, and supplement operational expenses at Food Shelf, which has seen a 20% increase in demand for its services.

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	Campus Community Service Challenge As a means of fostering social good on the America East Conference campuses and in surrounding communities, Newman’s Own Foundation has launched its first-ever Campus Community Service Challenge. One student group, chosen from each of the America East’s nine member universities, will participate on behalf of its affiliated nonprofit for the top grant of $25,000. In total, $80,000 will be awarded to the nominated nonprofits. How it Works A priority of Newman’s Own Foundation is to encourage the practice of philanthropy among as broad a population as possible. To implement the challenge among college students, the Foundation partnered with the America East Conference to identify a leading, service-focused student group at each member university who is closely affiliated with a nonprofit. The final grant decisions will be made based on: The level of the student group’s involvement with its affiliated nonprofit, and the degree to which that involvement reflects Paul Newman’s philanthropic spirit of creativity and commitment. The actual mission and programs of the nonprofit, the populations and purposes it serves, and the impact the Foundation’s grant will have on it. The top grant will be $25,000. The next two grants will be for $15,000 and $10,000 respectively. Six nonprofits will each receive a $5,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation. The applications of the nine student group/non-profit pairings will be reviewed and grants will be recommended by the Challenge’s Selection Panel. Leaders in philanthropy and social activism, the judges are: Rebecca Lobo, basketball analyst for ESPN and former player in the Women’s National Basketball Association John Marshall, former president of The Kresge Foundation Ryan Scott, CEO and founder of Causecast The grant recipients will be profiled throughout the America East Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship held at the University of Hartford from March 4-7, 2010. The Participants The following are the student groups selected by each campus along with their affiliated nonprofit: University at Albany Students of Albany Against Cancer on behalf of American Cancer Society Students of Albany Against Cancer is a student group dedicated to raising money, educating the campus about cancer prevention and early detection, and honoring survivorship. Grant funds provided to the American Cancer Society will support a “Relay for Life Sustainability Program” at Albany, including: educational materials, smoking cessation training for students, and promotional/branding materials for annual “Relay for Life” events. Binghamton University Colleges Against Cancer on behalf of A Room to Heal Binghamton’s Colleges Against Cancer participants work with A Room to Heal, Inc., to create healing environments for children affected by serious medical conditions. Grant funds will be used to: renovate bedrooms by covering the cost of paint, furniture, bedding, curtains, electronics, and construction needs, while the students provide the much-needed labor for each project. Boston University Winter Outreach on behalf of Phoenix of New Orleans, Inc. Boston University’s Winter Outreach participants spend their winter break on service trips to aid a variety of people and organizations. Grant funds awarded to Phoenix of New Orleans (PNOLA) will be used at BU to: raise awareness of the ongoing plight of New Orleans, increase student participation in Winter Outreach, and expand PNOLA’s ability to host volunteers to address the needs of the underserved victims of Hurricane Katrina. University of Hartford University of Hartford Best Buddies on behalf of Best Buddies Connecticut University of Hartford Best Buddies partners with Best Buddies Connecticut to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Grant funds will be used to: implement an advocacy and education campaign to promote the positive contributions people with intellectual and developmental disabilities make to communities around the world, support a companion social media plan, and host a statewide event to help launch this international campaign. University of Maine Black Bear Mentors on behalf of River Coalition, Inc. At the University of Maine, Black Bear Mentors (BBM) work with the River Coalition to provide mentorship services to elementary and middle school students in economically-depressed communities. Grant funds will be used to: increase the geographic reach of the mentoring program, engage in more activities and supervised trips, and place an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer with The River Coalition, who would be a liaison with BBM and work to ensure the fiscal sustainability of services. University of Maryland, Baltimore County Project HEALTH at UMBC on behalf of Project HEALTH, Inc. Project HEALTH at UMBC works to connect low-income patients and their families with the resources they need to be healthy. Grant funds will be used by Project Health, Inc. to: begin a “B’More Healthy” campaign, promote healthy activities to underserved populations in Baltimore City, and provide free primary care services to those in need. University of New Hampshire Students Athlete Advisory Committee on behalf of Club Chameleon UNH’s Student Athlete Advisory Committee works with Club Chameleon to mentor at-risk teens in the Newmarket, NH, community. Grant funds will be used to: expand the number of participating mentors, grow the number of activity offerings to include weekend outdoor adventures and day trips, and host discussion forums with other communities to expand the model regionally. Stony Brook University Alternative Spring Break Outreach (ASBO) on behalf of SUNY Research Foundation at Stony Brook University for ASBO Stony Brook’s Alternative Spring Break Outreach (ASBO) promotes critical thinking and civic engagement by training and immersing students in meaningful social service projects. Grant funds provided to SUNY Research Foundation at Stony Brook University will be used to: expand ASBO’s program so that more students can participate in site builds, organize multiple Spring Break builds and service programs, and expand the capacity of organizations such as United Way and Habitat for Humanity West Virginia to host student volunteers. University of Vermont Campus Kitchen on behalf of Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf Campus Kitchen at UVM works with Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf to alleviate hunger in the Burlington (VT) area. Grant funds will be used to: support Campus Kitchen’s nutrition and gleaning programs, expand its community outreach and nutrition education classes, and supplement operational expenses at Food Shelf, which has seen a 20% increase in demand for its services. print this page »

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