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Columbus

September 17, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

VT Seva volunteers participate with food packing at Lifecare alliance

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Chicago

June 17, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

As we packed meals at FMSC, on June 17, destined for Haiti, we are reminded of the incredible impact we can make when we come together. Each nutritious meal symbolizes hope, nourishment, and a brighter future for those in need. Join us in creating ripples of change and spreading love across borders. People who participated in this volunteering session: Sahithi Ranga, Veda Sivakumar, Sruthi Ranga, Sridevi Ranga, Smita Pandey, Pooja Angirekula, Ananya Challuri, Mohisha Immadisetty, Lakshmi Immadisetty, Sudheeshna Nune, Kiva Verma, Vamsi Palukuri and Atrey Iyer

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Atlanta

October 1, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

Hello, I am Shreyas Paladi, president of Desana Middle School VT Seva club. VT Seva is an organization that helps people in need. We are happy to let you all know we have just started this club! It started by talking to my teacher like I do everyday in class. Then we had to collaborate between the vice principal, Madhu aunty, and Ms.Weis to make this happen, and we finally pulled through! Thanks to school authorities and VT Seva leaders Madhu Aunty and Harsh Gulati. I also want to thank our team member Samvar Jain. Now the next step is to get more people to join us and we will have great meetings and have more people help the world, it is going to be a blast. -The Desana Middle School VT Seva club

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Atlanta

October 30, 2021 at 12:00:00 AM

Atlanta VT Seva Candy Drive collected 500 pounds of Candy and donated to the Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops and thereby supporting military families, deployed service members, wounded heroes, and veterans. They love to receive the sweet treat and reminder of home! May no soldier go unloved. May no soldier walk alone. May no soldier be forgotten.

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Atlanta

July 11, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

Atlanta VT Seva youths participated in the Meals By Grace event today in which they sorted, packed, loaded food items for the needy families of North Georgia. When schools are closed (June and July months)these families are in desperate need of food items to take care of their children. We are very happy to help the needy families Georgia so children can go to bed Happy not Hungry. It’s a great gratifying experience for us

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Detroit

September 23, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

MCHS Family of Services provides individualized treatment, care, advocacy, and permanency to children and families impacted by childhood trauma. MCHS Family Services’ is a child welfare agency located in Redford and Detroit providing foster care and adoption, transitional living, child abuse prevention and community wellness programs.

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Tampa

April 21, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

Youth volunteers from VT Seva Tampa Bay volunteered at Feeding Tampa Bay in sorting and packaging food. All together we sorted and packaged about 6000+ lbs of food. We appreciate all the contributions of youth and parent volunteers.

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USA

June 5, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

VT Seva and JET USA volunteers came together for a candlelight vigil for Uvalde elementary school shoot out victims. Here is a note shared by psychiatrist Dr. Thangada on the care we should be taking during these difficult times. It is another grieving time for the country. Many questions arise in our minds as we attempt to grapple with our emotions. Violent acts against innocent people and especially where the deaths of the children are involved it can evoke strong emotions among us. It is natural for us to experience multitude of feelings including blame, anger, fear, frustration, sadness, guilt, aggression, mistrust,and paranoia. The challenges of the above emotions may linger leading to compromise in one’s mental health. Under our current nation’s crisis of emotions, after the Tuesday’s school shooting tragedy, it is important to keep your daily routine, maintain adequate sleep wake schedule, minimize the repetition of viewing and re-reading the tragic news and prioritize to engage with others in positive activities. Most importantly take time aside and talk to your children and process their emotions with them regarding the school shooting. And if you are uncertain and uncomfortable to do so, it is recommended that the children see a mental health professional to assist them to deal with the tragedy of school shootings that are occurring. It is unfortunate that our nation is experiencing mistrust and fear when we send our children to school with the perception that they will be safe in their learning environments. We can come together and be strong and work together to advocate for implementation of mental health programs in schools to avoid similar tragedies and to assist with coping strategies for school communities and the parents in the aftermath. Let us do our part to keep our School communities safe by pushing for improved mental health resources for our students, teachers and families.

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Atlanta

October 14, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

Atlanta VT Seva youths participated in the 2nd Go Green activity. In our previous September activity, they learned how to cut the plastic bags and make long strips like yarn. On Oct 15th activity, they made 60 cloth bags with Go Green, Think Grren & Be Green logos and symbols. It’s a great way to engage young minds in sustainable endeavors. In addition to making bags, they also made strips from plastic bags to convert it into the mats for the homeless people. Atlanta youths will sell amazing eco-friendly bags and donate money for the education of blind / visually challenged kids in India. They are getting ready for Subha, our annual event and created a promo video at the end of this activity. Their energy and synergy is outstanding and worth appreciating.

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Cary

April 8, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

On April 9th, 2022, a couple of VT Seva Cary volunteers were able to participate in setting up an Easter Egg Hunt for kids with special needs. Six of our own volunteers partook in this event and helped with a various range of tasks. From assisting with the setting up of the event, to hiding Easter eggs, leading fun activities like painting for the kids to take part in, and cleaning up. This event was organized by the Asha Foundation of RTP which focuses on empowering and supporting kids with special needs.

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Atlanta

January 8, 2022 at 12:00:00 AM

‘Go Green Composting’ webinar was organized on Jan 9th to understand the principles of Agroecology and successful composting of food scraps and yard wastes. In the webinar, speaker Mr. Hithesh Gazzala emphasized the impact of Industrial agriculture in destroying the environment by emitting large amounts of green house gases. The result of which, warmer temperatures over time are changing weather patterns and disrupting the usual balance of nature. This poses many risks to human beings and all other forms of life on Earth. By adapting Agroecology concepts like Organic farming, Diversified crop rotations, Biological pest control, Agroforestry; we can build sustainable environmental landscape. Composting is the key to enrich soil naturally without using fertilizers. In the webinar, speakers Mr. Puneet Bhatnagar, Ms. Mehar Nemani and Mr. Navin Kare had demonstrated ways of composting using Geobin and DYI composting bin. The webinar was well received by the audience and we set new goals for our Atlanta’s Go Green Composting project. With the right tools and know-how, Atlanta is on their way for sustainable and ecofriendly start of 2022!

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Charlotte

March 4, 2023 at 12:00:00 AM

In October 2022, we began offering table tennis lessons for children in a parent's garage. Since then, every Sunday, we've been teaching kids the basics of the game. Our goal was to establish a sustainable program that could raise funds for our educational pillar, which supports the provision of food, shelter, and education to students attending our schools for the visually impaired. By participating in these lessons, not only are the kids gaining important skills, but they are also contributing to a worthy cause. With the funds we raise through this initiative, we can continue to provide quality education, resources, and support to those who need it most. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these young learners and help them reach their full potential. Through this initiative, we hope to foster a love for sports and healthy competition among our students, while also giving them a chance to develop valuable skills that will benefit them both on and off the table. With each lesson, we see their enthusiasm grow and their abilities improve, and we are proud to be able to offer them this opportunity.