Nell Newman Quotes

There's nothing quite as powerful as people feeling they can have impact and make a difference. When you've got that going for you, I think it's a very powerful way to implement change.

I feel that it's my duty to persuade more people to take part in relevant causes.

Find an organization that you want to support and get involved. You can give money or give time.

I launched Chefs for Humanity, a national nonprofit, with my voice, heart and money from my own pocket. Money gives you the ability to make a difference in the world and, when used in a positive way, is a lot of fun.

I'm a part of a program called Toyota's Engines of Change Program. The message is that anyone can make a difference in their community or for whatever cause they feel strongly about. Everyone can be an Engine of Change.

I don't want young people to think they can't make a difference because they don't have money.

It takes time for people to get to know a cause or an organization.

I was always interested in social change but never actually did anything about it.

Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.

Many people have the heart to give back, but a lot don't know how to. I try to be the bridge for those people - whether that means getting them involved in one of my campaigns or inspiring them by showing them a blueprint of how to get others engaged.

Everyone needs to support AFI. Since they are doing an excellent job, we need to reach greater heights.

If there's a cause you believe in, go out there, get active, and do it.

Writing a check is easy. The opportunity for real change happens when there's a person who comes to you with real passion to create a movement.

I'm a very philanthropically oriented individual. There are a lot of causes that I support, and I'm a big fan of advocacy.

The challenge is to become part of the struggle, to make a positive difference.

The need is great and so are the opportunities to make a difference.

Nonprofits are the intermediaries between generosity and social change.

If you were to ask me what I want to do - I don't want to be a celebrity, I want to make a difference.

I want to get the message out that everybody can make a difference.

It's important to be active in the causes that are important to you... That's how we make changes in this world.

I used to do some philanthropic work, but with the political platform, I can contribute in a bigger way.

There's a big difference between charity and between activism and philanthropy. They're very different things and I think, you know, everybody should find a passion or a cause that they can really get behind, but it has to be organic.

I spent ridiculous amounts of time as an activist and volunteer and was a teacher for 20 years.

Supporting causes with whatever we do can be effective.

You can't always measure the effects of activist work; you just have to wish and pray that the message gets through.