As part of the VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 celebration on June 20, 2026, our Kids Fashion Show brought smiles, excitement, and confidence to the stage. Children from across Maryland showcased their creativity and individuality as they walked the runway with pride. Dressed in a vibrant mix of traditional Indian attire, formal wear, and imaginative costumes—including community heroes such as police officers—the participants captivated the audience with their confidence, enthusiasm, and unique personalities. Congratulations to all the participants for their wonderful performances and to the prize winners for their creativity and effort. Every child who stepped onto the runway demonstrated courage, self-expression, and confidence, making the event a memorable celebration of talent and diversity. Impact: The fashion show empowered children to build self-confidence, celebrate cultural diversity, express their creativity, and strengthen community bonds through a fun and inclusive experience. Event Leads: Mridula Vasudevan and Taara Vasudevan. A heartfelt thank you to our children, parents, volunteers, and supporters for making this event a wonderful success. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones together!

Summary of ActivitiesWellness & Mindfulness: Conducted a gentle, calming senior yoga session to promote physical relaxation.Creativity & Social Engagement: Provided custom henna art designs while exchanging generational stories and companionship.Patriotic Service Project: Collaborated with residents to handcraft DIY flowers for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) appreciation campaign.Team RosterEvent Coordinator: Abhinav Komperla (VP, Healthcare Branch)Project Mentors: Anwesha Parida, Inika KeranahalliYoga Session Instructor: Mrs. Sobana VasudevanAttending Volunteers: Mrs. Deepa Parida, Mr. Aditya Komperla, Mridula Vasudevan, Akanksha Subramaniam, Divya Puttana, Taara Vasudevan

VT Seva San Antonio participated in HTSA's Sandwich Sewa benefitting Vinny's Bistro on July 11th, 2026. The branch's 18 volunteers prepared 300 peanut butter & jam sandwiches approximately. We appreciate Mrs. Chaitanya and Mr. Laxman Davuluri for sponsoring sandwiches and fruit to the homeless shelter in July on behalf of VT Seva.

DreamWall Grand Opening VT Seva Volunteers played a crucial role in preparing for the DreamWall Grand Opening Dreams on Display mural event at Artworks in Trenton, New Jersey, on July 11th, 2026. They assisted with various setup tasks, including building tents for designated activity spaces and organizing tables for themed stations. Volunteers also prepared activity stations, packaged and sorted food, and helped organize event resources. Their efforts ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for attendees. A total of 10 youth and 4 adult volunteers participated. Location: Trenton NJ Beneficiary: Artworks Youth : 10 Adults : 4 Total hours: 42 FB link: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JdxahARco/?mibextid=wwXIfr

VT Seva Maryland proudly celebrated Independence Day with a wonderful July 4th Community Parade, bringing together families, friends, and volunteers for a day filled with patriotism, unity, and fun. It was truly a memorable celebration! Akanksha Subramaniam, Event Lead, Shares this following message: I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our July 4th Community Parade. Seeing our community come together to celebrate Independence Day made this event incredibly special. A huge thank you to all the participants who walked together to the clubhouse with such enthusiasm and spirit. Your energy and excitement truly made the parade a success. Once everyone arrived at the clubhouse, our amazing volunteer team was ready to welcome participants with refreshing snacks and drinks. We were also thrilled to offer face painting for the children, bringing smiles and adding even more fun to the celebration. A sincere thank you to: * Inika Keranahalli * Mridula Vasudevan * Taara Vasudevan * Anwesha Parida * Swetha Tirumuru * Deepa Parida Thank you all for volunteering your time, energy, and enthusiasm. Your teamwork and willingness to help made the event run smoothly and created a welcoming experience for everyone in attendance. A very special thank you to Sobana aunty for giving us this wonderful opportunity to organize and lead this community event. Your trust, encouragement, and support mean so much to us, and we are truly grateful for the chance to serve our community through VT Seva Maryland. Happy Independence Day from VT Seva Maryland! 🇺🇸 #vtseva #vtsevamaryland

Volunteered at the CGFS donation center where the 3 adult volunteers sorted clothes and organized for display in the store

On *June 25th, 2026*, *VT Seva Detroit Youth Board* volunteers had an amazing volunteering experience at *Open Door Food Ministries*. This food pantry serves those in need, and they serve around 400 families every week with an average of 20,000 lb of food per week. During this service event, we helped with various tasks, including those below: * Organizing bananas into bags for easy distribution * Loading food delivery carts * Disposing of expired food * Cleanup after food distribution

The VT Seva Maryland - New Market team recently concluded its community plant sale, an environmental initiative that brought together local families to witness the beautiful journey of seeds growing into saplings. Thanks to the overwhelming support of our community, the event was a resounding success, raising a total of $120 for our branch's philanthropic goals. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful parents and Lake Linganore volunteers who made this event possible. To the parents, your constant encouragement provides the foundation we need to create meaningful environmental experiences for our youth. I also want to give a special shout-out to the Lake Linganore Woodridge community volunteer team for their dedicated assistance in planning and organizing the logistics from day one. As this was my very first time organizing an event, it has served as a major milestone that has given me the confidence to lead and inspire others. I am deeply grateful to Shobana Auntie for her mentorship, trust, and for providing me with this invaluable leadership platform. I also want to express my sincere appreciation to our adult leads - Sandhya Kakani, Prathibha Rani, and Prashamsa Muppavaram - for their unwavering guidance, support, and encouragement of our youth throughout the sale. Finally, this event ran seamlessly due to the dedication of our youth volunteer squad. Sincere thanks to Ethan Joseph, Isheetha Taritla, Ishaan Krishnan, Abhinav Taritla, Neil Joseph, and Reyansh T. Your collective time, energy, and enthusiasm made a lasting impact, and I am incredibly grateful to each of you for making this fundraiser a reality. The VT Seva Maryland - New Market team looks forward to growing this initiative even further in our upcoming seasonal events.

Montgomery Crossing Mom's recently organized a successful fundraising event on Sunday, June 21, in collaboration with Upper Middle School and High School students. The event was designed to support VT Seva's initiatives, with all proceeds and donations directed towards VT Seva's Feeding for Hope Program & Nethra Vidhayalaya. A special thank you to the following volunteers who made the event possible 👏👏 1. AnayRaj Neelam 2. Mukundh Sivaramakrishna 3. Krisha Kaladhar 4. Sanvitha Velaga 5. Shreya Meruva 6. Sruthi Krishna Perumalla 7. Vedaamshi Gottumukkala The event raised an impressive *$635* for VT Seva.

The San Antonio branch volunteers joined the local volunteers in packing snack boxes for the underserved kids this summer. Together, we all packed 576 boxes serving 11,059 meals! Our sincere thank you to all the 14 volunteers for their service on Jun 20th, 2026.

WOW what an Amazing day we had on 14th June 2026. We started the day with wet and rainy and ended it with bright sunny skies. A perfect Michigan day with unpredictable weather. We had a packed agenda but as usual like every other *VT SEVA Detroit event*, with *TEAMWORK* we made it possible to celebrate all of the following 1.* Youth Board Leadership Transition* 2.🏆 *VT Seva Volunteer Service Awards (Jeeyar Awards)* 3.🎓 *Celebrating Our Graduating Seniors* 4. 🎉* Youth Board 7th Anniversary* 5. 🤝 *Meet & Greet Success* 6. *Forget-Me-Not” flowers* 7.🚶‍♂️*Walkathon Kickoff*

On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, VT Seva Houston volunteers spent the day assisting The Arc of Katy. Volunteers assisted in cleaning the facility’s transportation buses by vacuuming the interiors, wiping down surfaces, and washing the exteriors. The team also weeded the pavilion area and the garden, helping keep the area neat and clean. This experience helped foster teamwork among our volunteers and a sense of community. VT Seva Houston extends its heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Sarah and Mr. Walt for providing this wonderful opportunity to serve. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaHYbZpnHQn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

VT Seva San Antonio took part in the monthly service activity, Sandwich Sewa, at Hindu Temple of San Antonio. The volunteers prepared sandwiches for the homeless people depending on Vinny's Bistro for their daily meals. Thank you to Mrs. Sukrutha and Dr. Govardhan Bobbala for their sponsorship in June on behalf of VT Seva and all the volunteers who helped in making approximately 300 sandwiches.

VT seva Columbus team were at Worthington Resource pantry and helped with sorting donated food by expiry date and also helped with packing diapers to make sure everyone had enough

On Sunday June 7th, 2026, two VT Seva volunteers met at The Rise Thrift store and helped out a local business in the area by cleaning, organizing and distributing their own workshops.