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Maya & Maya's Way in the News

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Solon Times article image for Maya Nayar scholarship announcement

February 19, 2026

Scholarship created in honor of late Solon teen, Maya Nayar

Newspaper: Solon Times

Reporter: Michele Collins

This article announces the Maya Nayar scholarship created in Maya’s honor for a Solon High School senior who reflects her spirit, kindness, and impact. It shows Maya’s Way expanding from service events into a lasting investment in future student leaders.

Solon Times article image for Warm Hearts, Warm Hands

January 29, 2026

Warm Hearts, Warm Hands

Newspaper: Solon Times

Reporter: Michele Collins

Photo credit: Photos by Michael Steinberg

This article covers Maya’s Way’s winter outreach effort collecting coats, blankets, gloves, and other essential items for people experiencing homelessness during dangerous cold weather. It shows Maya’s Way translating compassion into direct action for vulnerable members of the community.

Solon Times article image about Maya’s Way holiday giving

December 11, 2025

Inspired by its namesake, Maya’s Way is giving to others this holiday season

Newspaper: Solon Times

Reporter: Michele Collins

This article focuses on Maya’s Way’s holiday giving efforts, including support for children and families during the season and volunteer service with the Greater Cleveland Food Bank. It presents the organization as a growing force for compassion, generosity, and community care in Maya’s name.

Solon Times article image about Maya’s Way first event

August 21, 2025

Nonprofit formed in remembrance of Solon teen holds first event

Newspaper: Solon Times

Reporter: Michele Collins

This piece introduces Maya’s Way through its first service event, showing how Maya’s family and supporters turned grief into action. It emphasizes the nonprofit’s mission of continuing Maya’s spirit through community service, kindness, and support for others.

Solon Times article image about Maya Nayar celebration of life

July 31, 2025

Friends, family gather to celebrate life of Maya Nayar

Newspaper: Solon Times

Reporter: Michele Collins

Photo credit: Photos by Michael Steinberg

This article covers Maya Nayar’s celebration of life, sharing reflections from family and friends about her warmth, generosity, ambition, and the joy she brought to others. It captures the deep love surrounding Maya and the strong sense of community that gathered to honor her memory.

Solon Times article image for Maya Nayar Congressional Gold Award recognition

July 11, 2024

Solon student receives Congressional Gold Award

Newspaper: Solon Times

Reporter: Michele Collins

This article highlights Maya Nayar’s Congressional Gold Award recognition and showcases her exceptional commitment to service, leadership, personal development, and achievement. It presents Maya as a standout Solon student whose work and character had already made a lasting impression on the community.