The Baltimore Museum of Art (BMA) announced a significant endowment gift from the foundation of cultural advocates Sheela Murthy and Vasant Nayak to establish the MurthyNAYAK Global Photography Endowment Fund, strengthening the museum’s long-term commitment to photography as an essential art-form. Designed to provide support...
The Harvard Immigration Clinical Program (HIRCP) continues to advance its mission through the steadfast support of dedicated partners. Among these, the Murthy Fund stands out as a vital source of strength, enabling the program to operate at the highest levels of clinical teaching, advocacy, and...
The United Way of Northeast Florida (UWNEFL) hosted its “Tocqueville Society Spring Soirée” on Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Jacksonville—an evening dedicated to honoring the generosity and leadership of its Tocqueville Society members, whose support strengthens the organization’s work across the region.Among the most powerful...
The annual gala on April 11, 2026 hosted by Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) was far more than a formal evening—it is a cornerstone event that brought together philanthropy, community, and education in a meaningful way. At its heart, the gala serves as a...
Having been on multiple boards through my adult life and career, I have often been asked – what is it that you do as a Board member?Well, board members play a central but often misunderstood role in organizations. They are not involved in daily operations,...
I’m joining Jhpiego today for the annual Laughter Is the Best Medicine Gala to celebrate the leaders who are helping improve health for women and families around the world.Learn more about the incredible work Jhpiego is doing and consider joining me as a supporter: https://jhpiego.org/ways-to-give/gala-donations/This...
More than 2,500 people experience homelessness on any given night in the Baltimore region. Since November, the area has endured its coldest winter in 18 years, with Arctic blasts pushing temperatures far below seasonal averages. What may mean heavier coats and higher heating bills for...
“I carry deep respect and love for my late father, shaped by his years of service in the Army. His discipline, sacrifice, and quiet strength as a veteran taught me resilience and integrity. To me, he was not only a soldier who served his country,...
One of the most neglected dimensions of homelessness is access to medical care. People experiencing homelessness often live with untreated chronic illnesses, mental health conditions, and substance use disorders, yet face enormous barriers to care, including lack of insurance, transportation, identification, and continuity with providers. Preventive...
We recently got this email from a nonprofit the MurthyNAYAK Foundation has been supporting for decades, and it read: Students at Benjamin Franklin High School — located within the United Way Neighborhood Zone in Brooklyn in South Baltimore — are urgently in need of your support....
