Tag Archives: service

Honoring MLK Day of Service the Best Way We Know How—Through Action

Each year, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service serves as a powerful reminder that Dr. King’s legacy lives on not only through words, but through action. It is a day dedicated to service, reflection, and collective responsibility and a call to turn compassion into tangible impact. This year, NEST4US was proud to answer […]

Events & Campaigns, Social Impact and Kindness

Winter Magic: Bringing Toys & Joy to Kids in Need at our Holiday Special Toy Distribution

This holiday season, NEST4US witnessed something truly magical—what happens when a community shows up with open hearts, helping hands, and a shared commitment to joy. Our Holiday Toy Distribution was created with one simple goal: to ensure that every child in our community could experience the warmth, excitement, and dignity of receiving a holiday gift. […]

Events & Campaigns, NEST Buddies, Social Impact and Kindness

Redefining Nonprofit Impact: Why Collaboration Beats Competition at NEST4US

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 […]

Founders' Journey, Social Impact and Kindness, Youth Service and Leadership

“You’re Worth It”: Shreyaa’s Journey as One of the Youngest L’Oréal Paris Women of Worth in History

At 17, most teens are navigating high school, planning for the future, and discovering who they are.  Well, at 17, I stepped onto a stage in New York City to speak to some of the most powerful women in the country, who had come not just to celebrate us, but to truly listen to the […]

Awards and Media, Conferences and Summits, Shreyaa Venkat

Gathering at the Table: How One Thanksgiving Feeding Event Turned Into an Annual Tradition!

For nearly a decade, our Thanksgiving Feast for the Homeless at the Georgetown Ministry Center (GMC) has been one of NEST4US’s most cherished traditions—a day where gratitude transforms into action, and service becomes solidarity. What began as a small community meal has grown into a collective movement of compassion, grounded in the belief that every […]

Events & Campaigns, NEST Nurtures, 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

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 […]

Awards and Media, Esha Venkat, Shreyaa Venkat

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

Welcome to “Inside the NEST”…Our New Blog Series!

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 […]

Esha Venkat, Founders' Journey, Shreyaa Venkat