Gannett's USA TODAY, TEGNA, Points of Light and
Newman’s Own, Inc. sponsor the nation's largest day of
volunteerism
Make A Difference Day will take place this Saturday, October 24,
2015 in neighborhoods throughout the country, bringing Americans
together for the common good. Tens of thousands will participate in
the nation's largest day of volunteerism, sponsored by Gannett's
USA TODAY in partnership with TEGNA, Points of Light, the nation's
largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, and Newman’s
Own®, Inc.
Thousands of volunteers participate in planned projects, from
cleaning parks to working with local animal rescues. Independently
created projects are scheduled across the country, comprising
efforts from individuals, corporations, universities, communities,
states and nonprofit organizations. Those looking to start a
project or join an existing one can do so at
makeadifferenceday.com. The site has information on projects across
the country detailing how they will help others on October 24. The
interactive database also allows visitors to search for events in
their community. The Gannett Foundation, supported by Gannett, is
contributing $400,000 in community grants and leading more than 80
volunteer projects across the country on Make A Difference Day.
"Make A Difference Day is an opportunity for Americans to come
together for the sole purpose of making their communities stronger
by giving back,” said Bob Dickey, president and chief executive
officer, Gannett Co., Inc. "Gannett is built on serving our local
communities and empowering people to create positive change. With
Make A Difference Day, we are inspired and gratified to see the
communities and participants around the country who come together
to make a positive impact for so many people and causes each
year.”
The TEGNA Foundation, supported by TEGNA, will contribute
$170,000 in community grants for Make A Difference Day. Combined,
TEGNA employees and their families will take part in nearly 50 Make
A Difference Day projects across the country.
“At TEGNA, our purpose is to empower the people we serve. We are
committed to making a difference and being a partner in people’s
lives,” said Gracia Martore, president and CEO, TEGNA. “Seeing
communities across the country come together is inspiring and
demonstrates the best of the American spirit. It’s a reminder that
all of us have the power to do something, big or small, that can
make a positive and meaningful impact.”
A longtime supporter of Make A Difference Day, Newman’s Own,
Inc. is the food company founded by Paul Newman that gives all
profits and royalties from the sale of its food products to
charitable causes. Newman’s Own, Inc. will award $130,000 in grants
to the top 13 projects that make a difference in their local
communities.
"Newman’s Own is all about supporting people doing great things.
We are proud to support of Make a Difference Day and recognize
those volunteers who are making a difference in their local
communities,” said David Best, president and chief operating
officer of Newman’s Own, Inc.
“Make A Difference Day has become an enduring tradition that
brings people together, across differences, to help solve community
problems," said Tracy Hoover, president and CEO of Points of Light.
"With projects throughout the country, it's a great opportunity to
start volunteering or, if you already volunteer, it's a great time
to invite a friend to join you."
Award honorees will be presented with their awards at an event
in Washington, DC, in spring 2016. In addition to the $130,000 in
grants to the top 13 projects donated by Newman’s Own, a $10,000
All-Star Award funded by both the Gannett Foundation and the TEGNA
Foundation will be presented to a former national honoree who
exhibits continued excellence in volunteerism.
About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and
marketing solutions company that informs and engages more than 115
million people every month through its powerful network of
broadcast, digital, mobile and publishing properties. Our portfolio
of trusted brands offers marketers unmatched local-to-national
reach and customizable, innovative marketing solutions across any
platform. Gannett is committed to connecting people – and the
companies who want to reach them – with their interests and
communities. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.
About USA TODAY
Founded in 1982, USA TODAY delivers high-quality, engaging
content through unique visual storytelling across all platforms. An
innovator of news and information, USA TODAY reflects the pulse of
the nation and serves as the host of the American conversation —
today, tomorrow, and for decades to follow. USA TODAY is the
nation’s number one newspaper. USA TODAY's award winning news site
reaches more than 50M unique visitors a month across its digital
platforms with more than 20M application downloads. USA TODAY is
owned by Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI).
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), formerly Gannett Co., Inc., is
comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and digital businesses
that provide content that matters and brands that deliver. TEGNA
reaches more than 90 million Americans and delivers highly
relevant, useful and smart content, when and how people need it, to
make the best decisions possible. TEGNA Media includes 46
television stations (including those serviced by TEGNA) and is the
largest independent station group of major network affiliates in
the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all
television households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of
Cars.com, the leading online destination for automotive consumers,
CareerBuilder, a global leader in human capital solutions, and
other powerful brands such as G/O Digital, Cofactor, Clipper and
Sightline Media Group. For more information, visit
www.TEGNA.com.
About Newman’s Own
Newman’s Own, Inc., founded by Paul Newman in 1982, offers more
than 200 varieties of great tasting food and beverage products
including salad dressings, pasta sauces, coffee, salsa, cookies,
candy, snacks, frozen pizza, frozen skillet meals, and refrigerated
lemonades, as well as a line of premium pet food products. Newman’s
Own Foundation continues Paul Newman’s commitment to donate all of
its royalties and after tax profits from the sale of Newman’s Own
products for charitable purposes. More than $400 million has been
given to thousands of charities since 1982. Learn more at
newmansown.com and newmansownfoundation.org.
About Points of Light
Points of Light – the world’s largest organization dedicated to
volunteer service – mobilizes millions of people to take action
that is changing the world. Through affiliates in 250 cities and
partnerships with thousands of non-profits and corporations, Points
of Light engages four million volunteers in 30 million hours of
service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s
needed most. For more information, go to www.pointsoflight.org.
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