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Maryland

April 4, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

VT Seva Maryland hosts their Annual SAMATHA 3rd Public speaking event on April 4th 2026 at the Regional Urbana Library. Rohan Putthana our Youth Volunteer successfully led the event. A message from Rohan, The public speaking event was a grand success, and it was wonderful to see so many kids participate with confidence and enthusiasm. I sincerely thank all the volunteers who worked hard behind the scenes to make this event possible. A special appreciation goes to the judges Srinivas Putthana , Shwetha Sannenalli and Prashamsa Muppavaram for their time, encouragement, and valuable feedback. I am also grateful to the parents for their constant support and motivation for the children. Your encouragement helped create a positive and inspiring environment for every participant. The energy and dedication shown by the children truly made this event memorable. We look forward to organizing more such events in the future to continue building confidence and communication skills in our youth. Congratulations to all the kids who participated and won the competition in all categories. Youth Volunteers names, Divya Putthana Inika Keranahalli Akul Pallerla Arjun Chintalapati Joshua

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Detroit

April 18, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐑𝐨𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐤𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟏𝟑 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 By the end of the event, our team successfully contributed to the planting of 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬, helping improve the local environment and promote a greener, healthier community! Our team actively supported the initiative by planting trees, preparing soil, and ensuring proper placement to give each tree the best chance to thrive. During the event, we multitasked by digging planting holes, as well as carefully placing and securing trees. We also worked together to maintain efficiency and ensure all trees were planted correctly and safely. The Greening of Detroit plays a vital role in enhancing urban spaces by increasing tree coverage, improving air quality, and creating more sustainable neighborhoods for current and future generations. We are truly grateful to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and energy to this initiative. Your teamwork, responsibility, and commitment to environmental sustainability made a meaningful impact on the community.

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Detroit

April 12, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐀𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐢 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟏𝟑 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚 𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝. Destined for Greatness supports local families in need throughout the Detroit area, and it is an honor to work with them in serving our community. These are the activities done: * Organized huge bags of clothing in age-based sections * Prepared many food boxes for distribution * Our Adults volunteers involved in great amount of heavy duty lifting, sorting & organizing card board boxes * Cleaned the facility by moving racks and items into storage rooms

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Detroit

April 11, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐃𝐡𝐫𝐮𝐯𝐢 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟏𝟒 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Our group helped sort and pack nearly 𝟗𝟐𝟕 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲. Food Gatherers serves as the primary food bank for Washtenaw County and plays an important role in fighting hunger and limiting food waste in the community. We appreciate the chance to volunteer and be part of their meaningful work.

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Columbus

April 18, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

The VT Seva Columbus team had an incredible day volunteering at Common Ground Free Store in Delaware! 🤝 We spent our time sorting donations and shelving clothing to ensure every neighbor who walks through the doors can shop with dignity and pride.

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New Jersey

April 18, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

A group of VT Seva volunteers met at the Hickory Corner Library to prepare utensil kits for the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). Through the collective effort of 8 youth and 4 adult volunteers, the team successfully wrapped 1,500 utensils

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Minneapolis

March 27, 2026 at 5:00:00 AM

VT Seva MN proudly volunteered at Second Harvest, with an amazing team of 25+ volunteers. Together, we packed 3550 meals, making a meaningful impact in supporting the community.

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Minneapolis

March 21, 2026 at 5:00:00 AM

VT Seva MN volunteered as proctors for the nationwide Sampada exams in music and dance. Over 50 students participated, and the exams were conducted smoothly and successfully.

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Houston

April 4, 2026 at 5:00:00 AM

On Saturday, April 4th, VT Seva Houston volunteers spent the day assisting The Arc of Katy, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The volunteers assisted in cleaning and tidying the facility’s transportation buses — vacuuming the interiors, wiping down surfaces, and washing the exteriors. Beyond the buses, the team carefully weeded the pavilion area and the garden, helping restoring them to a more neat condition. Our volunteers enjoyed giving back to the community. This experience helped foster teamwork, compassion, and a sense of shared purpose among everyone involved. VT Seva Houston extends its heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Sarah and Mr. Walt for providing this wonderful opportunity to serve. Their guidance and support made the day very memorable.

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New Jersey

April 11, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

Huge cheers for our young VT Seva stars Mihir, Arjun, Advik & Vasishth who knocked it out of the park this weekend! These young dedicated volunteers combined their love for sports and service by hosting a special fundraising event and served as powerful voices for change. Boys presented the VT Seva mission, highlighting how we empower underprivileged and visually challenged students. They shared how community support provides vital nutrition to children in tribal and blind schools. .

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Detroit

March 21, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

As our seniors approach the last couple days of their high school career, and as they prepare to take their rigorous IB exams, the WiHi VT Seva Club decided that we wanted to do something to support them and show how much we care about them and their future success! We made 120 kits that include studying materials like sticky notes and highlighters as well as things that hopefully just make them smile, like candy and fidgets! We wish our seniors well as they prepare for their exams and their future!

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North Jersey

April 3, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM

On a day traditionally marked by reflection and sacrifice, the VT Seva North Jersey volunteers turned their devotion into action. Our team organized a grassroots canning drive, stepping out into the community with a simple goal: to be a voice for the women and children supported by Project Mamatha. There is a quiet beauty in "canning"—it is one of the most humble forms of service. It requires our volunteers to stand for hours, to speak with strangers, and to gracefully accept every contribution, no matter how small. Our youth and adult volunteers did this not for recognition, but out of a deep-seated passion to make a difference. Every conversation held at a storefront and every dollar placed in a green can was a testament to the fact that when we serve with a humble heart, the community responds with overwhelming kindness. Inspirational Reflection "We believe that true service doesn't always happen on a stage; often, it happens on a sidewalk, one smile at a time. By giving up their holiday to stand for a cause, our North Jersey volunteers showed that Seva (Service) is not just what we do—it is who we are. We are incredibly grateful to the residents of Parsippany and beyond who stopped to listen, to learn, and to give. Together, we are building a legacy of care that will shine through the Mamatha 2026 event and beyond."