News coverage and community updates celebrating Maya and Maya's Way.
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A heartfelt thank-you to everyone whose love, prayers, and support keep Maya's spirit shining. 💕
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September 3, 2026
Newspaper: Solon Times
Reporter: Michele Collins
This article covers Maya’s Way’s first Ready to Learn Academy, a free six-week summer program that kept middle and high school students learning, exploring careers, and building habits of showing up each day. It highlights strong first-year participation, scholarships and Prep Expert coursework for top finishers, and plans to host the academy again next summer.
June 11, 2026
Newspaper: Solon Times
Reporter: Michele Collins
This article announces Adeela Alam as the first recipient of the Maya Nayar Scholarship, recognizing her service, leadership, and compassionate impact. It highlights the scholarship’s mission to honor Maya’s legacy by supporting students who carry forward kindness, courage, and purpose.
February 19, 2026
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.
January 29, 2026
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.
December 11, 2025
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.
August 21, 2025
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.
July 31, 2025
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.
July 11, 2024
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.