Carin Cohen, founder of "Chocolate For Change"

Published: July 10, 2015, 9 p.m.

b'Chocolate For Change\\u2122 is a New York City based company that creates chocolate bars packaged in unique wrappers. Each\\xa0Chocolate For Change\\u2122 bar is designed with a specific cause, organization or charity in mind. The wrappers display graphics and text that serve to inform others about the cause for which the funds are being raised.\\n\\nChocolate For Change\\u2122 was founded in New York City in 2004. It was born out of one woman\'s recipe for combining activism, altruism, and of course, chocolate!\\xa0\\n\\nThe mission of Chocolate for Change\\u2122 is to educate\\xa0and raise awareness while also generating funds for issues that are close to our hearts and benefit humanity. Proceeds are donated to a variety of organizations. We are committed to causes that not only require our dollars, but also our attention and dedication to make a positive change in the world around us.\\n\\n"We can\'t change the world overnight, but we can make a difference (one bite at a time)."\\n\\n\\nCarin Cohen, founder of Chocolate For Change is a NYC based chocolatier, artist and teacher. When she is not making chocolate she is often\\xa0teaching art to students of various ages.\\xa0She is an enthusiastic Pearl Jam fan and concert goer.\\xa0She also\\xa0enjoys the local NYC music scene. Carin loves to travel, which includes\\xa0meeting fellow\\xa0chocolatiers\\xa0around the world!\\xa0 Carin frequently has a camera in\\xa0hand to capture\\xa0the world around her.'