Examples of charities supported by Newman's Own foundation include: O serious fun children's network - serious fun children's network of camps, founded by Paul Newman, gives children coping with serious illnesses joy, confidence and lots of serious fun shining hope for communities (shofco) - shofco works in slums to combat poverty and develop the next generation of female leaders and they empower communities through girls' Leadership academies, health clinics, clean water and other programs.