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Atlanta

September 4, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

We had a very collaborative meeting for Alpharetta High School’s VT Seva Club on August 18th, 2023. The participants learned all about the leaders and what the club does, like cleaning up parks, writing thank you cards, visiting old age homes and more. The members also learned about our programs like the presidential award and summer programs. The highlight of the meeting was getting to collaborate with the members on what future events we should plan. This was very important to the leaders as we want to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for the members, while getting to explore for more ideas for activities in the future. It was a very successful meeting.

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Atlanta

July 29, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

Our flourishing community of VT Seva allows our young, ambitious volunteers to gratify their never-ending passions to always learn more. It always brings us joy to see their zeal of volunteerism as they experience different activities while interacting with their peers. It’s instrumental in expanding their creativity, skills, and knowledge and aid them to become better version of themselves. For this reason, we have introduced new, interesting classes in July 2022, our Crocheting & Knitting Classes! In our crochet class, Siri Arkatala, youth tutor taught the basics of crocheting, gradually enhancing students’ knowledge and finally taught how to make a stuffed toy. The first thing we started with is a slip knot and proper hand positions to hold the hook and yarn correctly. We learned 3 types of crochet stitches along with a technique called "the magic circle". Of course, we are working on improving on these concepts along with learning new ones. So far, it has been an interesting experience for both, for students and instructor. There were several obstacles that we all faced. Students were fast learners and it gave Siri the confidence to realize how eager the students were when they sent pictures of their little crochet work, asking her if it was correct, or when they asked questions and requested extra classes. Siri was confident that by the end of this class, we will all have lovely little stuffed toy creation by all. Even then, we will all still be improving and experimenting with different ideas, and that's what helps us grow! In our knitting class, as with crocheting, we started off with the basics of knitting. Our goal was to knit a simple purse. To start off, Nikhila Mannepalli, the youth tutor taught how to make a slip knot and the basic mechanics and positioning of the knitting needles and yarn. Then, we learned the ‘cast on,’ or the first row of stitches in any project. We continued on, learning the knit stitch, purl stitch, and finally our ‘cast off’ or the last row of stitches. With our newfound skills, we could finally start on our purse! However, this simply worded process was not without its trials. Teaching the students where each piece yarn went and on which needle and in which direction sometimes resulted in a tangled mess and we often had to take our stitches off when they didn’t come out as intended. Yet, again and again, I saw how motivated the students were as they put the stitches back on the needles and tried once more. Above all, what made the process truly worth it was the looks of concentration on their faces as they practiced their knitting. I could see a reflection of myself learning the craft many years ago and it pushed me to continue my instruction with even more effort. I hope, with the conclusion of these lessons, the students will not only leave with a cute handmade purse, but also with patience and the courage to try new things despite their difficulty. We raised $650 dollars for the food of Visually Challenged kids of Nethra Vidyalaya through these knitting and crocheting classes. These classes were highly appreciated by all.

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Chicago

June 5, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

Few Volunteers from Chicago/Schaumburg area took some time from their first Monday (of summer vacation) for helping at Feed My Starving Children. Along with other volunteers, they helped pack 84 boxes, which can feed 49 kids an year!!

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Bay Area

February 26, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

The VT Seva Bay Area human services branch had their second month of sandwich making! Volunteers make burgers, and PB + J’s and donated them local shelters!

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Detroit

March 1, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

For Teen mental wellness our youths came together on this special day and sent positive and uplifting messages to each other to ensure we all have each other.

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Atlanta

July 8, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

VT Seva Atlanta youths participated in cleaning ‘Old Atlanta Rd’ on July 8th, 2023. More than 50 volunteers participated in this activity to keep Atlanta clean, green, and serene!

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Cary

March 18, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

On March 18th and March 19th 2023, 14 of our VT Seva Cary adult and youth volunteers participated in the volunteering opportunity from the Town of Morrisville to keep our stormwater clean with Drain Marking. Volunteers worked in groups for this effort. Volunteers were involved in monitoring the oncoming traffic, install drain marker, mark the drain on the map. A great effort by the volunteers to support the county

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Detroit

April 28, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 celebrated Mother's Day with the mothers in 3 senior centers in Livonia, MI. 45 volunteers came together and created 245 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 to wish them a happy Mother's Day & Fathers day Cards have been distributed to 3 senior centers 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐫, 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 and they were so happy to receive the cards! This project was initiated by the Youth Board Member 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒉.

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Bay Area

February 28, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

Volunteers learnt, and implemented composting into their daily lives. They started breaking down materials and creating compost that they later used for their gardening.

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Atlanta

August 14, 2021 at 12:00:00 AM

With more than 30 youth participating in this project and event, our VT Seva Atlanta youth learned how to sing ‘Rashtragaan’ properly, and also came to know about India’s freedom fighters who have sacrificed their lives for the good of the nation. We promoted the 3 Tributes- Tribute to Bharath, Tribute to Our Freedom Fighters, and Tribute to HH Chinnajeeyar Swamiji. In addition, they served the needy families of North Georgia by packing nutritious food and delivering it to their homes- and therefore imbibing the value of hard work, patriotism, and true seva.

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Cary

February 4, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

This season of love, VT Seva has decided to help out in our local community and create cards or bracelets to make for the senior citizens at Raleigh Meals on Wheels. Volunteers created cards filled with a thoughtful and loving message that warmed senior citizens’ hearts Additionally, volunteers had the opportunity/choice to create some bracelets for the seniors. Volunteers created beaded bracelets that the senior citizens were able to wear. This event not only engaged our volunteers in a heartfelt activity, but was also able to fill the hearts of all the senior citizens at Raleigh Meals on Wheels. The creativity and compassion shown by the creation of these items have brightened the day of seniors who may feel isolated or lonely. The heartfelt messages and handmade crafts have reminded seniors that they are cherished and remembered.

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Bay Area

April 21, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

VTSeva Bayarea volunteers took part in Viva Calle Tree planting with Our City Forest in Martial Cottle Park in San Jose on Sunday, April 21st as a part of Earth Day. The City of San Jose Department of Transportation and Santa Clare County Parks staff coordinated the activity and Google company provided the trees. Great way to spend a morning in developing urban green zones.