taken from The Dailey Breeze
from the issue dated Thursday, June 21, 2001

What: The Scott Newman Center was founded by Paul Newman to honor his son, who died of a drug overdose in 1978. The foculs of the center is the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp, which treats mothers and children whose lives are troubled by drug abuse and domestic violence to a safe, fun-filled week in the wilderness. Camping activities are designed to ease recovery, foster self-esteem and encourage the development of coping skills. Mothers share the same goal of staying "straight," becoming better parents and developing healthy lifestyles.

Volunteer nurse Anna Barajas works with some
children at a recent session of the
Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp in Wrightwood.

Volunteer Opportunities: Become a camp counselor, off-season retreat helper, or share a talent or special interest (such as the environment, music, performing arts and nature). Design help is needed for the center's Web site.

Where: The office is at 23440 Hawthorne Blvd. Building 2, Suite 250 , Building 6, Suite 130, Torrance. The camp is in Wrightwood.

How to get involved: Call Sherry Saacke at the Volunteer Center: 310-212-5009.

Quote: "My excitement for getting to camp was soon overshelmed by the sense of fulfillment I had during and after camp," says volunteer Michael Keller. "In just a matter of days, each of us there, including me as a volunteer, became a hero to the kids and a friend to their moms."

--Sherry Saacke