Back in the 1980s, when Newman’s Own began, being a purpose-driven company wasn’t a widely understood concept. Even today, most companies have a hard time grappling with the idea. While it isn’t clear if the folks at Newman’s Own understood the power of having a brand that stood for more …
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These Hollywood Celebrities Moonlight As Successful Businessmen and Entrepreneurs
After cementing his legacy in the golden age of Hollywood, the late Paul Newman co-founded Newman’s Own food products … The best thing about Newman’s business is that he decided to put all the post-tax profits and royalties to charity, and so far, the donations have exceeded $500 million. Read the full article in Esquire. …
Isolation Is a Danger for the Sick — and for the Healthy
At the dinner table, my 31-year-old son, Mason Earle, stared at me as he said: “Mom, I think everyone now has a sense of the slow, drawn-out drowning I feel, all alone in my illness.” Read more of CEO Miriam Nelson’s opinion piece in the The Hartford Courant. …
Newman’s Own Foundation Supports Leadership Development
Grants to Nonprofits Addressing Nutrition Challenges Westport, CT – Newman’s Own Foundation, founded by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, announced grants supporting internal professional and leadership development for nutrition-focused nonprofits. The Foundation identified eight organizations to receive funding, recognizing that nonprofits often have the need but not the opportunity for training. “Over time, our …
The Newman’s Own® Awards Celebrate 20 Years of Charitable Giving with 2019 Grant Winners Announcement
Funds Continue to Support Military Non-Profits Offering Quality Veteran Care Two decades ago, Newman’s Own partnered with Fisher House Foundation and Military Times to highlight five non-profit organizations supporting military servicemembers and their families. Every year since then, the Newman’s Own® Award grants have continued to provide funding toward innovative programs created to improve the …
