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On the auspicious occasion of Sankranti, VT Seva Lambert youths participated in the ‘Food for the Hungry’ on Jan 15th. They packed food and then loaded the food packets in the trailers and vehicles. It’s their 1st activity of 2022. Food for the Hungry (FH) is a non profit humanitarian organization striving hard to end all forms of human poverty by providing life-changing development programs, and disaster relief assistance.

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VT Seva Lambert Youth club meeting was organized by Srimayi Kukkadapu, Club President on Jan 14th, 2022 at Lambert school. They brainstormed, discussed projects and set Q1 goals for 2022. This is their 1st meeting in 2022, they will meet once a month in the school to brainstorm, plan, implement, and monitor the progress of various projects going forward.

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‘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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VT Seva Cary recently celebrated their first annual Sadaya event. Sadaya, meaning kindness in Sanskrit, was dedicated to Netra Vidyalaya Schools and responsible for uplifting and supporting the education of visually-challenged students. Through splendiferous performances and stories, the event was highly successful and inspiring. Through videos that highlighted the struggles, journeys, and achievements of Nethra Vidyalaya students, we witnessed remarkable passion and determination. They provided details regarding their daily life and imparted insight on various other topics. Their most recent and most significant achievement occurred when they received the opportunity to march in the Republic Day Parade. Participating in this prestigious opportunity opened up new doors of opportunity and inspiration among the students and community. Additionally, during our Sadaya event, we discovered the awe-inspiring journey of two alumni students from the Nethra schools. They divulged their educational days and the current career paths they are pursuing. Throughout the event, the audience heard encouraging words about volunteering and the impact of service from the president and vice-president of VT Seva's National Board, Mr. Kiran Vangala, and Ms. Madhavi Donepudi, respectively. In addition to those top-notch speeches, the audience became well acquainted with world-renowned scientist John Cohn. He actively engaged the audience with his breakthrough career and motivated us with words about reaching your dreams and doing what you love. To convey his importance of enjoying one's life, he quoted from one of his favorite Irish playwrights, George Bernard Shaw, "We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing." Moreover, VT Seva Cary's Sadaya incorporated entertainment that included a plethora of performances ranging from classical melodies songs to upbeat modern dance performances. Apart from these dances, musical medleys, drumline performances from a local high school, and a Karra Samu performance completed the event. Without a doubt, this incredible event with the meaning of kindness in the atmosphere sparked a movement of understanding and happiness among the audience. VT Seva Cary successfully reached their goal of supporting 80 Nethra Vidyalaya students. The impact from dozens of wonderful families is not lost. To see the audience determined to help and support our Nethra Vidyalaya kids is stupendous and extraordinary. The Sadaya event and the ever-circling meaning of kindness were not just bound to the walls of Zoom but rather augmented outward and beyond. Sadaya was truly an inspiring act of kindness.

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On Jan 7th, 2022, Atlanta VT Seva youths donated 1000 masks to the ‘Special Needs Kids’ of the Laurel Heights Hospital. There is a Covid outbreak in the hospital and Dr. Corey Jackson, the CEO and Dr. Smitha Battula highly appreciated the efforts of VT Seva children in stitching these masks and delivering it on time for the jewels of Laurel Heights.

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VT Seva Detroit Youth Board members participated in a Book Drive , the project Initiated by Youth Board Member Amogh. 37 youths collected 450+ books and donated it to Goodwill Store.

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Starting this year, many of our volunteers have been contributing to the digital book project! To make books more accessible to the blind and visually impaired community, Volunteers contribute by proofreading, validating, and compiling books/stories into a digital content (Ebooks). This gives them access to more books from around the world!

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VT Seva Detroit Youth Board Members making the change happen by ringing the bell for Salvation Army.3 days (12/20, 12/21& 12/23), 8 youth volunteers and 1 adult volunteer rang the bell and impacted the the lives of neighbors by helping them in their time of need. They not only rang the bell, they sang songs and played christmas music in their instruments

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Dallas Team conducted a special event for essential workers in our community to thank them for their service

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2021 Holiday season we took the opportunity to thank the essential workers by gifting them gifts made by special needs children. Special needs kids with the help of their teachers make these fine, handmade products (soaps, scrubs, room sprays, hand sprays, soy candles, luxury bath tea) with the highest quality ingredients.

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Atlanta Lambert VT Seva youths participated in ‘Toys For Tots’ on Dec 22nd to make sure Santa’s sleigh is filled and ready to deliver toys this Christmas! Toys for Tots is a program run by the United States Marine Corps Reserve which distributes toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy them gifts for Christmas. This is year end project of Lambert youth members to spread the holiday cheers.

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In the spirit of gratitude, VT Seva Atlanta youths and adults participated in ‘Card making and Gift packing’ activity on Dec 21st, 2021. They made creative cards and wrote heartfelt messages to motivate the kids of the Nethra Vidyalaya. They made 4 types of cards - blue cards for the boys cricket team, pink cards for the girls cricket team, yellow cards for teachers of the Nethra schools, and green cards for the other Nethra kids. They also made cards for the seniors living in the assisted centers in atlanta, each with an individualized notes and cheerful messages. They made 150 holiday gift bags for the seniors to spread the holiday cheers and show their token of gratitude.

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In the spirit of gratitude, VT Seva Atlanta youths and adults participated in ‘Card making and Gift packing’ activity on Dec 21st, 2021. They made creative cards and wrote heartfelt messages to motivate the kids of the Nethra Vidyalaya. They made 4 types of cards - blue cards for the boys cricket team, pink cards for the girls cricket team, yellow cards for teachers of the Nethra schools, and green cards for the other Nethra kids. They also made cards for the seniors living in the assisted centers in atlanta, each with an individualized notes and cheerful messages. They made 150 holiday gift bags for the seniors to spread the holiday cheers and show their token of gratitude.

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On Saturday, December 11, VT Seva youth and adult volunteers packaged holiday cards for the homeless as part of the DESC support program. DESC is a Seattle based organization that works to provide housing, emotional and healthcare support to the homeless people in Seattle. As an organization, they not only provide a house for stability but also provide mental health support, substance use support and financial support. To help DESC in their inspiring initiative, VT Seva Seattle volunteers packaged 1000 holiday cards that consisted of handmade cards and a gift card. These holiday cards are very significant for each and every person receiving them as it may be the only gift they receive during the holiday season.

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VTSeva Austin team 2021 last quarter took the opportunity to be part of the lives of Visually challenged by conducting the Vasudha annual event to celebrate the 2021 volunteer services in Austin and to support 75 visually challenged students Nethra Vidyalaya of India.