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Bay Area

May 3, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

Adopt a Creek is similar to another event Bay Area VT Seva hosts called Street Cleaning. In Adopt a Creek volunteers go together to a creek, and clean up the nearby area. This is a new event bay Area VT Seva is bringing.

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Atlanta

December 2, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

With Swamiji blessings, SUBHA 2nd annual event was a success in terms of maximum youth participation, richness in the cultural program, funds raised for the Nethra Jewels, and promoting diversity and inclusion. We are able to accomplish our goal of raising funds for approximately 125 Nethra kids with your immense Grace and generous support of our donors. The SUBHA annual event was organized on Dec 3rd, 2022, in which Atlanta youths presented a cultural program consisting of melodious songs, magnificent dances, and meaningful messages. Our Chief Guests were Sargent Seamore from Johns Creek Police Department, Dana Reynolds and Donaldson from Laurel Heights Hospital Business Development Team, and Dr. Praveen Gudipati from Cumming Dental. The program commenced by lighting an auspicious lamp and prayer recitation. Next, were the American and Indian National Anthems by our youths. Subsequently, was a welcome speech by Madhu Nemani. Thereafter, was a stellar presentation ‘Alone we can’t Together we CAN’ by Hithesh Gazzalaji and Anuradha Gazzalaji in which they presented the highlights of Atlanta’s year-round volunteer works. Next, was an Indian Kucchipudi dance by Prajna children which was followed by ‘Unity in Diversity’ our star performance in which 5 VT Seva Youth Club members participated - Lambert high school, Denmark high school, Northview high school, Alliance academy, and Alpharetta high school. They exhibited the real unity in diversity by portraying a beautiful action song on ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’. Thereafter Atlanta youths presented Bollywood dances, Indian classical songs, and Instrumental music performances which created an aura of celebration and commemoration for all. Afterwards, our Chief guests rendered their inspirational speeches in which they highly praised the exemplary volunteer works that our VT Seva youths have done this year, their selfless service, its positive impact on the Atlanta community, donations raised, and stellar cultural program. Later, momentous were given to the Chief guests, sponsors, VT Seva children, and volunteers. In the end, VT Seva Director appreciated the hard work, dedication, and selfless service of the entire Atlanta team. She also sincerely thanked all the donors for their generous contributions for the noble cause. Overall, Subha 2022 was a very rewarding and gratifying experience for us. The delightful dances, the meaningful messages, and the soulful songs together created a memorable and treasured afternoon for all.

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Detroit

April 15, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

For Earth Day 2023, VTSEVA Detroit Youth (14) and Adult (9) Volunteers toured Ann Arbor Wastewater Treatment center on 16th April 2023. We toured various treatment units in the facility and learnt that Wastewater Treatment is a process to remove waste materials from the wastewater (household, industrial and commercial), and the clean water can be used or returned into the regular water cycle. Whatever the waste removed from the sewage can be sent to landfill or the waste handling storage facility. We all learned it's our responsibility to conserve water and use it with consciousness and not just use without any thought.

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Bay Area

July 31, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), organic waste makes up more than 28% of landfills. Unfortunately, landfills lack the necessary conditions for ample decomposition. Rather than adding to landfills, composting is a much better solution. By composting we are able to reduce the amount of waste that ends up at landfills, and instead, we let the nutrients return back to Earth so it can be recycled naturally. This event focuses on having volunteers make compost in their own gardens. Volunteers will take pictures each weekend on how the compost is coming along.

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Detroit

May 20, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

Troy High School Club and Troy IA School Club students participated in the park cleanup event organized by Youth Board Member Saisha.

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Atlanta

June 1, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

VT Seva Robotics Workshop was an incredible hands-on experience for Atlanta youths today. Robotic surgeon, Dr. Ravi and his staff demonstrated how they leverage robots in surgical operations. All youths were able to touch, feel, and program robots. This visit is a hands-on experience of the Robotics course for the VT Seva Summer Camp. Dr. Ravi was highly impressed with the VT Seva youths inquisitiveness about robotic surgery. This visit to the Robotic lab was organized by Bob Erramilli, Johns Creek City Councilman. We have build good relationships with the Johns Creek city council members.

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Maryland

February 25, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

VT Seva Maryland Youth leads conducted our first recycling workshop for kids in the Urbana Regional Library on February 25th, 2024.

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New Jersey

April 13, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

Our book drive for an elementary school in Africa Ghana was very inspiring and motivating. It was great work done as a team. We have successfully collected more than 1500 books and raised funds of 650 $ for shipping as well. Our package has been shipped to New Orleans. From New Orleans the packages will be shipped to Africa Ghana. Thanks to all youth volunteers and their parents to make the book drive successful.

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Austin

March 25, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

Early college High School VTSeva Club volunteers have conducted a community get together by Baking and making Savory snacks together to support the Ukraine families in need. Around 15 youth volunteers have gathers and baked the sweets. All community connected for the single cause and raised funds of about $2000.

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Maryland

October 22, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

VT Seva Maryland Youth leaders conducted a 5K Walkathon on 10/22/2023 from 8 AM - 10 AM to bring Breast Cancer Awareness around Frederick County. Breast cancer awareness aims to educate people about breast cancer risk factors, tests, and ways to get involved with advocacy. Information empowers people and gives them the tools and knowledge they need to get regular mammograms and screenings for breast cancer, which helps make early detection possible. Close to 20 MD VT Seva youth leaders participated in this event supporting the cause. We met a few Breast Cancer Survivors during our walk, and they showed their support, felt grateful for sharing the knowledge, and created awareness through youth! Our youth leads baked some Pink cookies supporting the cause and made Pink ribbons to showcase the Breast cancer awareness support! Thank you everyone for the support. Following Youth leads participated in the event! Rashmika - Event Lead for the Walkathon Mahati, Bhavya - Helped with Baking cookies to show support and creating posters! Kaviya - Made Breast cancer ribbons for all the youth leads and shared the ribbons with the supporters. Mridula, Taara, Lakshitha, Samanvi, Yashmita, Cindy, Inika, Mahesh, Vivek, Deechu, Abhiram, and Kayden - Helped with campaigning by holding Breast Cancer awareness posters, VT Seva Banners, Campaigning about Breast Cancer awareness, and carrying the donation boxes to support people who are impacted with Breast Cancer.

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Chicago

May 6, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

Thank you all for those who came and volunteered with us at Feed My Starving Children, Libertyville, on Saturday, May 6th! Volunteers who made a difference: Lakshmi Immadisetty, Sruthi Ranga, Nikhil Ranga, Caleb Boniface (First time volunteer for VTSEVA, Welcome!!), Chandra Teledavulapalli (First time volunteer for VTSEVA, Welcome!!), Akshaj Teledavulapalli (First time volunteer for VTSEVA, Welcome!!), Mohisha Immadisetty (First time volunteer for VTSEVA, Welcome!!), and Sridevi Ranga

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Detroit

February 27, 2021 at 12:00:00 AM

"𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐝" - 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐇𝐇 𝐒𝐫𝐢 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐉𝐞𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐰𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐣𝐢 *𝓡𝓮𝓼𝓬𝓾𝓮 𝓐𝓷𝓲𝓶𝓪𝓵 𝓣𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓵 𝓓𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓟𝓻𝓸𝓳𝓮𝓬𝓽* A rescue animal is a animal that has been placed in a new home after being abused, neglected, or abandoned by its previous owner.... Many animal rescue organisations exist to rescue, protect, care and re-home the animals. What an wonderful service provide by the Animal Shelters to save these voiceless animals! VT Seva Detroit Youth Board did their part to help these animals by collecting the used towels. The towels that we think are useless after some time is a great help to these shelters to take care of the dogs after giving them the bath, using as a rag to train the dogs, cleaning after surgeries. 𝟐𝟔 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫s reached out to their friends and families and collected 210 big towels. Members participated in this project are Yug, Yasaswini, Vaibhav, Teja, Tarun, Sveya, Supraja, Srihari A, Sohan, Siddharth, Shriya, Sathvik, Saisha, Risha, Rashmitha, Oviya, Nikhil, Niharika, Kaavya, Hiba, Harish, Dhanya, Arya, Anjana, Amogh & Abhinav. Due to large volume of collection, we were able to donate it two different organizations. 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐞 - supports the rescue animals by fostering them, just a day after we donated the towels they received 30 dogs from Texas where one of the animal shelter was damaged by recent winter storm. They were so happy to receive the towels and happy for the timely help. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 - - Animal shelter which rescues the animals using the team of trained and credentialed investigators. They are one of the leader in the Animal Welfare community. They provide shelter to lost animals and surrendered animals also. At any given time in each of their location they have 100 some animals (dogs,cats,bunnies..). They were also so happy to receive the towels which will be used in a huge deal to support their mission. Special shout out to the parent volunteers Vanitha ji, Sudheer ji, Sripriya ji, Srinath ji, Priya ji, Madhavan ji and Architha ji for collecting the towels in each city and dropping off. This project was initiated by the Youth Board Member 𝗢𝘃𝗶𝘆𝗮.