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2024 Accomplishments
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
This year has been an extraordinary year of meaningful impact, transformative change, and lasting progress, made possible by your unwavering support, generous donations, inspiring contributions, and heartfelt dedication.
What we did
323
PVSA awards
239
Community Service activities
87
Total fundraising activities
62
Education activities
54
Environment activities
33
Healthcare activities
24
Webinars/Camps
13
Annual Events
Year full of activities
With the support of thousands of volunteers and donors, we had an incredibly impactful year filled with numerous activities dedicated to uplifting and empowering our community.
Highlighting these efforts, 323 youth volunteers were honored with the President's Volunteer Service Awards, a testament to their unwavering dedication and inspiring spirit of volunteerism.
"Volunteering is the heart of community, where small acts of kindness ripple into lasting impact, proving that together, we can create a better world."
Impact by numbers
We have a tremendous uplift in numbers from year before
35,000 +
Youth volunteering hours
100,000+
Participants
550+
Total events
60,000+
Total Volunteer hours
"Partnership is the bridge that connects hearts and hands, turning shared efforts into lasting impact and transforming communities together."
We fostered new partnerships in 2024
Checkout our event log
VTS Detroit - Troy High VTS Club - DRAW Event
School Club
Detroit
February 1, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
Troy High VTS Club youths efficiently assembled and packaged ziplock bundles for 400 buckets for the disaster victims. In addition to that, our youth volunteers focused on preparing materials for the crochet bag, carefully cutting grocery bags into strips and forming loops to make mats.
VTS Detroit - Troy IAE - CAIR Event
School Club
Detroit
February 4, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
IAE VTS had an event where we partnered with a non-profit organization supporting COPD patients and research called CAIR! Volunteers used their creativity to do everything from making supporting cards to origami art for patients suffering from respiratory diseases.
Essential Worker’s Appreciation Project
Branch
Houston
February 1, 2025 at 6:00:00 AM
From December 15th to February 1st, VT Seva Houston’s youth board participated in the Essential Worker’s Appreciation Project, where youth volunteers created handmade gifts and gave them to workers within their community to express their gratitude and appreciation for their service. Many of our volunteers shared how touching it was to see the workers' joy when handing their tokens of gratitude to them. They also enjoyed the opportunity to express their creativity when making them. We hope to continue bringing this spirit of gratitude and appreciation throughout the year ahead!
Weekend Yoga
Branch
Atlanta
January 5, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
VT Seva Atlanta is excited to launch "Weekend Yoga," a year-long initiative offering free one-hour online yoga classes every Saturday morning for all age groups. Led by Certified Yoga instructor Swamy Vendra, this program aims to make yoga an integral part of daily life. After the overwhelming response to our New Year's yoga session, we recognized the need to incorporate it regularly, ensuring holistic well-being for everyone. Swamy Vendra has generously agreed to guide us with essential training, making this initiative accessible and beneficial to all. Join us and experience the transformative power of yoga!
Meals By Grace
Branch
Atlanta
February 3, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
On February 3, 2025, 30 youth volunteers from Atlanta VT Seva participated in the Meals By Grace event, helping families in Georgia facing food insecurity. They sorted, packed, and loaded food items with dedication, ensuring children had access to essential nourishment. This initiative was not just about providing food but also about spreading hope and making a meaningful difference in the community.
Feed My Starving Children Libertyville
Branch
Chicago
February 1, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
On Saturday, February 1, VTSeva Chicago volunteers packed food for those in need at a volunteering session with Feed My Starving Children! Together, with many other volunteers, we packed a total of 141 boxes! Thank you to Mohisha, Lakshmi, Kiva, Ishani, Ashita, Sahithi, Anika, Avani and other adult volunteers for volunteering with us!
Booth at Goda Kalyanam
Branch
Chicago
January 12, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
On January 12th, VTSeva Chicago volunteers manned informational & fundraising booth at a Goda Kalyanam in association with JET Illinois chapter. Thanks to all adult & youth volunteers from VT Seva for manning the booth & helping JET team with event preparation, setup, photography, cleaning etc tasks. we were able to raise funds for feeding Tribal schools for one day.