Blogs

Inside The NEST!

At NEST4US, we’ve learned that every act of service—big or small—creates a ripple of impact. NEST4US’ signature blog, “Inside the NEST”, is where we capture those moments: the challenges, the triumphs, and the people who inspire us daily. Explore this page to read through stories about our programs, our impact, lessons learned, conference highlights, and everything in between—all in one place. A warm welcome inside our NEST! 👋

The Climate–Hunger Connection: Why Reducing Food Waste Helps the Planet

We live in a world where there’s more than enough food to feed everyone—1.5 times the amount needed, in fact. Yet, over 1.3 billion tons, or a third of all food produced, is wasted annually.  This waste fuels more than half of food system emissions and approximately 8% of total global greenhouse gases.  So that […]

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CSW67 and Beyond: Gender Equity as a Human and Intersectional Imperative 

📊 Did You Know? It was truly an honor to take part in the 67th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), an experience that opened my eyes to the profound intersection between two equally pressing global challenges—climate change and gender equality. Walking into each session, I could feel the buzzing energy of collaboration and […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Lighting the Way Forward: Receiving Points of Light’s Highest Honor

📊 Did You Know? In 2020, we were honored to receive the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award, the highest honor presented by Points of Light. This award honors individuals who have demonstrated the transformative power of service to drive significant and sustained impact in their communities and beyond. For us, this recognition is […]

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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 […]

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