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Austin

February 6, 2026 at 10:00:00 PM

Our 3rd High School Counseling session held on Saturday, February 7th by our amazing two volunteers was well received by the aspiring high schoolers. Parents and students of 8th graders, freshmen and sophomores were well educated about the ins-and-outs of high school from a high school senior and a college freshman.

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Detroit

February 8, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

Youth Lead: Dhruvi Shah Total number of volunteers: 19 Impact: Our team packed and sorted about 1,172 pounds of food, helping support families and individuals across Washtenaw County. Food Gatherers is the main food bank for Washtenaw County and does amazing work fighting hunger and reducing food waste in our community. We’re very grateful for the chance to volunteer and be part of their mission. Thank you to all the volunteers who showed up and worked hard—your time and effort truly made a difference. Volunteer List Youth: Dhruvi Shah, Shanya Kota, Avni Patel, Arav Patel, Sanjay Ramamoorthy, Varun Aerabati, Advithi Kothapalli, Kethana Vunyala, Akshara Datla, Kriti Makkena, Kushi Kanumuri Adults: Shilpa Shah, Lavanya Kothapalli, Praveen Kanumuri, Madhuri Vunyala, Vanitha Gopalan, Suresh Rajan, Jyoti Bodapati

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Detroit

January 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

Youth lead: Arav Patel IMPACT: Our volunteers made 2,300 flowers to give to our servicemen and women. Forget-Me-Not National Day in the United States is observed on November 10 to honor veterans, especially those who were disabled in service. The forget-me-not flower is worn as a symbol of remembrance, gratitude, and support for those who sacrificed for the country. This year during this project, the youth who volunteered created flowers using sticks paper flower pieces, and then organized them into bundles of 20. Through the teamwork we were able to create 2,300 flowers! Youth: Arav Patel, Avni Patel, Swathi Aayushi Alluri Varun Aerabati, Drithi Bathula, Sahana sagayanathan, Aaryan Gajawada, Dhruva Vankayalapati, Dhanya Deepali, Sreya Namboodiri ,Dhruvi Shah ,Sri bhargava, Naginder Gogna, Aarav Holani, Devon Holani, and Neil gogna Through the teamwork, determination, and support the volunteers made an extraordinary impact of service, teamwork, and giving back to those who have served in our country!

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Detroit

January 18, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

Youth Lead: Varun Aerabati As Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. beautifully said, “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” On January 19th (MLK Day), VT Seva Detroit proudly partnered with Destined for Greatness to support their major MLK Day community event, serving 200–300 underserved families in Detroit. During this impactful day of service, Destined for Greatness distributed essential items to families in need. VT Seva Detroit volunteers played an active role by sorting and organizing basic necessities such as shoes, toys, clothing, bedding, and more. In addition, our volunteers completed a large-scale cleanout of two floors of a pharmacy, helping prepare and organize critical resources for continued community support. This meaningful day truly reflected the spirit of MLK Day—coming together to uplift, serve, and strengthen our community.

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Detroit

January 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

Youth Lead: Drithi Bathula Impact: Volunteers successfully defuzzed multiple boxes of sock loops, which were donated to Arts & Scraps. These sock loops will be used by Detroit school students in their many creative projects. Arts & Scraps is a nonprofit organization that supports local schools by providing essential materials—such as sock loops—to inspire creativity in classrooms. Each volunteer individually defuzzed the sock loops at home. After all 20 kits were assembled, the completed kits were handed over to Arts & Scraps team. We are sincerely grateful to Arts & Scraps for providing our volunteers with this meaningful opportunity to support the community and make a positive impact.

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Detroit

January 10, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

Youth Seva – Compassion for Rescued Animals Srikar Tadepalli, along with his friends from the VT Seva Detroit–Kalamazoo youth group, collected 30+ towels and donated them to the SPCA of Southwest Michigan. Beyond the donation, these young volunteers spent quality time with rescued dogs—sharing love, warmth, and human connection that these animals truly cherish.

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Detroit

January 3, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

VT Seva Detroit–Kalamazoo group volunteers, along with the ACT Foundation, successfully coordinated and conducted a Holiday Food Drive, collecting over 188 pounds of food All donations were contributed to Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes, supporting local families in need

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Detroit

January 9, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

Temple Seva – IACCT Organization (Jan 10, 2026) Our dedicated volunteers cleaned the floors, sorted, labeled, and organized supplies in the IACCT Priest Room. This thoughtful effort will save valuable time during various rituals and festivals, and the service was warmly appreciated by the temple committee.

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Cary

January 12, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

✨Goda Kalyanam @ SV Temple✨ On January 13, VTSeva Cary had the honor of assisting SV Temple during their Goda Kalyanam celebrations. This marriage between our dear Andal-Alwar and our Lord Ragnatha is a highly auspicious event, reflecting loyalty, bravery, and following one's heart. As such, our 2 volunteers were dedicated and eager to serve throughout the event. They supported the temple by helping with the flow of management, food distribution, and other tasks given by the temple leaders. It was a meaningful opportunity for VTSeva to serve the community during such a special religious occasion!

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Cary

January 9, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

On January 10th, 2026, VTSeva Cary hosted an Adopt A Park event in Apex to help clean and maintain a local park. As part of the Adopt A Park Apex initiative—a community program that encourages volunteers to take responsibility for preserving public spaces—VTSeva Cary has adopted West Street Park and continues its ongoing service to keep the park clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. With the support of 10 youth volunteers and 2 adult volunteers, our team came together to care for one of the area’s well‑loved green spaces. Volunteers worked across the playground, basketball court, walking paths, and rest areas using trash grabbers, sweepers, and leaf blowers to collect litter and clear debris. Everyone stayed focused, worked as a team, and made sure to pick up even the smallest pieces of trash. It was a rewarding day of service that helped make the park cleaner and more inviting for the community. Thank you to all the volunteers who gave their time and energy to make a positive impact!

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Cary

January 2, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

✨ VT Seva Cary – Saturday Temple Service at SV Temple NC ✨ On January 3rd and January 23rd, 2026, VT Seva Cary held its weekly Temple Service at the Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina. Four dedicated youth volunteers supported the temple by distributing, serving, and organizing prasadam for devotees at the main temple. In addition to helping with prasadam, volunteers assisted with tasks requested by the temple, including washing and folding clothes. They also made an effort to greet visitors warmly and remained focused and responsible throughout their assigned time slots. Their dedication and positive attitude helped create a welcoming and organized environment for everyone visiting the temple.

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Cary

January 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM

On January 17th, VTSEVA Cary , in cooperation with JET Cary, hosted a day-long event celebrating the marriage of Godadevi and Ranganatha Swamy, Goda Ranganatha Kalyanam. We saw the participation of 32 youth volunteers and 15 adult volunteers, with our youth taking up the majority of the day-of activities while the adults carried the load with decoration and clean up. This year, hundreds of devotees gathered together to perform the marriage, view activities, and take prasaadam and panakam in honor of the lords. Volunteers like Crowd Management and Greeters helpfully guided our attendees to their designated locations, receiving praise and gratitude. Behind the scenes, our food & drink volunteers worked to provide for all our guests, performing with such efficiency that our food supply was in surplus by the end of the day’s events. Delivery was also carried out smoothly, with our ticket takers and box movers driving at a steady pace with the traffic of the hungry audience. Volunteering for such an event was truly an honor for all those involved. We thank our wonderful volunteers for the hours they put in, and we thank our audience members for attending and being a part of the 2026 Goda Ragnatha Kalyanam at the Hindu Society of North Carolina.