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…

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.…

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.…

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…

In 2026, Sheela Murthy & the MurthyNAYAK Foundation are continuing to focus supporting agencies and organizations working to eliminate homelessness, combat food insecurity, and expand basic health care access in the United States—three…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…