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....
Mentorship, to me, is not optional—it is a responsibility. It is one of the most meaningful ways I can give back to the community that has given me so much. When we mentor younger Americans, we do more than share advice; we pass along experience,...
Food Insecurity in the United States & Why to Donate Food insecurity affects millions of Americans, including working families, children, seniors, and veterans who struggle to access consistent, nutritious meals. Rising living costs, medical expenses, and unexpected hardships force many to choose between food and other...
Impersonating legitimate businesses and professionals on social media has become alarmingly easy in recent years. With the widespread use of artificial intelligence, automated bots, and copied digital assets, bad actors can now create fake profiles, pages, and advertisements that closely mimic real organizations. These imposter...
In 2026, Sheela Murthy & the MurthyNAYAK Foundation are continuing to focus on supporting agencies and organizations working to eliminate homelessness, combat food insecurity, and expand basic health care access in the United States - three urgent, interconnected needs that affect millions of lower-income Americans. On any...
Community colleges are one of the most powerful—and often overlooked—engines of opportunity in the United States. Nearly one in three American undergraduates attends a community college, and these institutions educate over 40 percent of all first-generation college students nationwide. For many students, particularly those from...
Getting involved locally and donating time and resources to help the less fortunate isn’t just charitable — it’s fundamental to responsible leadership. When businesses donate time and money to their communities, they are not just doing good — they are doing what is right for...
Maryland Institute, College of Art (MICA) is a renowned art school in Baltimore, Maryland that will be celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026. The institution provides unique education focusing on molding young artists to hone their skills and become successful. MICA provides several hundred jobs...
Sheela Murthy has been one of the longest serving members of the Board of Advisors of JHPIEGO, a globally recognized provider of medical care, headquartered in Maryland. It is an affiliate of Johns Hopkins health care system, with the focus of helping save the lives...
The Tocqueville Society of the United Way of Northeast Florida (UWNEFL) brings together generous leaders who believe in giving with a shared purpose. As the incoming Chair of the Tocqueville Society of UWNEFL, I was honored and grateful to be amongst that leadership group to celebrate...
