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 […]
In the nonprofit space, it’s easy to fall into the mindset of competition— competing for grants, visibility, or volunteers. But at NEST4US, we believe collaboration, not competition, is the true catalyst for sustainable systems-level impact. When organizations, leaders, and communities align around shared goals, the result is far greater than what any one group could […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When we first started NEST4US, we never imagined how far a simple idea could grow. What began as a small project rooted in kindness has since blossomed into a global movement powered by youth and community members who believe in the power of service. As founders, our journey has been shaped by countless moments of […]
