Food has always been more than what’s on our plates. Behind every meal is a story—of families navigating hunger with resilience, of friends quietly sacrificing culture and tradition to make ends meet, of neighbors carrying the daily uncertainty of where their next meal will come from. Our food systems don’t just feed communities; they reveal […]
As we turn the page on 2025, it is hard not to pause and take a deep breath. The year seemed to move quickly, yet it was filled with moments that asked us to slow down, show up, and lean into the power of community. At NEST4US, 2025 was a year defined by service rooted […]
📊 Key Insights from the World Bank Group Youth Summit Walking into the World Bank headquarters in Washington, D.C., for their annual Youth Summit, we felt both humbled and energized. As founders of NEST4US, we were honored to join hundreds of young leaders, innovators, and changemakers (some old and new friends!) from across the globe […]
When people see the milestones we’ve reached with NEST4US, they often assume the path has been smooth. But behind every achievement are challenges we’ve had to confront head-on—challenges shaped by age, gender, and race. As young women of color, we have often been underestimated in professional spaces. We’ve been told we were “too young” to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
📊 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 […]
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 […]
