All posts by: Esha Venkat

About Esha Venkat

“superpower”: A Poem From Our Co-Founder on Unity and Hope

In this moment of profound global transition—marked by political polarization, humanitarian crises, widening inequality, and a deep sense of social fragmentation—the need for unity and compassionate leadership has never been more urgent. Communities across the world are confronting hardship, uncertainty, and division, yet they are also demonstrating extraordinary resilience and a renewed commitment to collective […]

Esha Venkat, Social Impact and Kindness

Our Signature “NEST4US Service Extravaganza” Events Over the Years

Each year, our NEST4US Service Extravaganza brings together hundreds of volunteers, partners, and community members for one powerful day of giving. It is one of our signature annual traditions—a celebration of compassion, collaboration, and collective impact. The Service Extravaganza is unlike any other volunteer event. It’s a hands-on experience that allows participants to explore every […]

Events & Campaigns, Social Impact and Kindness

Spreading Kindness, Not the Virus: How We United Communities Amid The COVID-19 Crisis

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the world seemed to pause—but at NEST4US, our mission to serve never did. While safety concerns and lockdowns changed how we operated, they never changed why we do what we do. Rather than slowing down, we leaned into innovation, resilience, and community. Suddenly, traditional service projects became impossible. Food rescues, […]

Events & Campaigns, Founders' Journey, Social Impact and Kindness

Sisterhood in Action: What It’s Really Like Running NEST4US Together 

What happens when two sisters decide to take on the world’s biggest challenges—armed with nothing but a shared vision, a lot of energy, and (let’s be honest) a few heated debates along the way? You get NEST4US. Running a nonprofit as sisters is kind of like running a three-legged race every single day: awkward at […]

Esha Venkat, Founders' Journey, Shreyaa Venkat

Inspiring Changemakers: My Experience at the Giving Tuesday U.S. Community Leaders Gathering

📊 Did You Know? Giving Tuesday is often described as the global day of giving, but in reality, it is so much more than a date on the calendar. It is a movement that unites people, organizations, and communities around the idea that generosity has the power to transform the world. This year, I was […]

Conferences and Summits, Esha Venkat, Youth Service and Leadership

Why “People-Powered Impact” Isn’t Just a Slogan

People helping people. When we first started NEST4US, we never imagined how far this simple idea could go. But over the years, we’ve seen it grow into a movement that fuels everything we do. You’ll often hear us say “people-powered impact”—but to us, that phrase is more than just a slogan. It’s the heartbeat of […]

Founders' Journey, Social Impact and Kindness

Remembering 9/11 Through Service & Solidarity 

📊 Did You Know? In the decades since 9/11, one of the most powerful ways we’ve chosen to honor those we lost is through service—turning remembrance into impact and pain into purpose. The 9/11 Day of Service has united millions of Americans in acts of kindness, demonstrating that even in our most difficult moments, community […]

Events & Campaigns, Social Impact and Kindness