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Later the same evening on April 6th, VT Seva Cary youth volunteers joined the Sri Rama Navami Celebrations at the SV Temple. By assisting with event operations, volunteers contributed to a meaningful religious celebration, reflecting our commitment to cultural service and community participation.Thank you to all our volunteers for a successful event!

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Conducted our 1st annual event on April 6th and was attended by 130+people and it was filled with music and dance and celbration of the volunteers

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Iskcon temple services

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This weekend, VTSEVA Bay Area volunteers took part in an impactful environmental service project with Living Arroyos, helping plant trees along the Arroyo Las Positas trail in Livermore! With shovels in hand and a passion for sustainability, our volunteers worked hard to dig, plant, and care for young trees that will one day grow into a thriving part of the local ecosystem. It was an inspiring day filled with teamwork, community connection, and a shared commitment to protecting and restoring our natural spaces. We’re proud to contribute to a greener, healthier future—one tree at a time! #vtseva #vtsevabayarea

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This weekend, VTSEVA volunteers took root in San Jose, joining a meaningful City Forest tree planting event! From digging and planting to mulching and watering, we worked together to grow a greener future—one tree at a time. It was a powerful day of environmental action, teamwork, and giving back to our planet!

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Canning for donation at temple

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𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐑𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐮 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: More than 500 Detroit families were supported through our efforts. On April 5th, 2025, both youth and adult volunteers came together for a volunteering event at Destined for Greatness. We sorted clothing that will be distributed to those in need on April 16th. This effort wasn’t just about organizing clothes—it was about preparing a space for healing and support.

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VT Seva Maryland's youth leader, Akul Pallerla, successfully led the 2nd Annual SAMATHA Public Speaking competition on April 5,2025. Below is his account of the event, highlighting his journey and volunteer experience. Event Summary ----------------- On April 5th, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, VT SEVA Maryland proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Public Speaking Competition. The event was a great success, bringing together over 18 enthusiastic students from both elementary and middle schools. Participants confidently showcased their creativity, eloquence, and public speaking skills. It was a wonderful opportunity for young speakers to express themselves and shine on stage. Acknowledgments -------------------- The success of this event would not have been possible without the unwavering support and heartfelt involvement of our amazing parents and volunteers. From the early stages of preparation to the final moments of the event, their guidance, encouragement, and generosity shone through. Their dedication created a warm, welcoming, and uplifting environment that truly inspired everyone involved. We are deeply grateful for their contribution. Empowering Youth Through Public Speaking ------------------------------------ This public speaking competition stands as a testament to the remarkable talent, creativity, and confidence of the young minds in our community. It reflects VT SEVA Maryland’s strong commitment to nurturing communication skills and leadership through the power of spoken words. We are excited to continue expanding this initiative and inspiring the next generation of confident speakers, thoughtful leaders, and changemakers. Thank you Judges! ------------------------- We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who made this event possible. A special appreciation goes out to our esteemed judges: * Dr. Joy Flagg * Mrs. Paula Ramirez * Mr. Vasudevan Akkoor Thank you for generously sharing your time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback as judges. Your dedication played a key role in encouraging and guiding our young speakers. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the participants and their parents. Your hard work, preparation, and commitment truly brought this event to life. Your passion and effort were evident in every speech, and we are deeply grateful for your involvement and support. Thank you, Volunteers! ------------------------ Finally, our sincere thanks to the VT SEVA Maryland youth volunteers who played an integral role in organizing and conducting this event: * Yashmita Dillibabu * Arjun Chintalapati * Kaviya Karthickkumar * Mikaela Abobar * Mridula Vasudevan * Anay Pallerla * Taara Vasudevan Thank you so much to all the below adult volunteers of the VT Seva Maryland team who helped with set up, running the show, cleaning up, etc., * Mrs. Prashamsa Muppavaram * Mr. Dillibabu Venkateswaralu * Mrs. Sandhya Kakani * Mr. Vasudevan Akkoor * Mrs. Sobana Vasudevan Last but not the least, I want to thank the parents who helped make this event successful by participating, extending help where it is needed. The event would not have been successful without your support and cooperation. Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and teamwork, it truly made a difference. Best regards, Akul Pallerla Vice President, Education Pillar VT SEVA Maryland

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VT Seva MN launched the Books for Africa Drive this March,. We took a meaningful step forward by donating a wide range of school supplies—including pencils, erasers, markers, crayons, notebooks, binders, and more. We're thrilled to share that we’ve collected over 130 educational books to support students in need!

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𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐯 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥 IMPACT: Our volunteers made over 5000 forget me not flowers to give to our veterans. Forget Me Not National Day is on November 10th in the USA & it is a special day that reminds us to honor and support veterans who have returned from service with injuries and disabilities. During this forget me not flower making activity, our youth volunteers we exhibited great team work & it was a fun team building experience as well working together & accomplishing the goal.

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On April 4, 2025, Lambert VTSeva held a senior-living visit to Antebellum James Burgess. Around 15 VT youth participated in the event. We helped to conduct a bingo game for the residents, helped them paint some pretty Easter-themed art, and made Easter cards for the staff to hand out to the residents on the day of Easter! It was heartwarming to see how much they enjoyed our company and we can’t wait to conduct another visit soon!

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WIHI VTS club made High School senior care packages for the graduating class of 2025! each of these packages had an assortment of items, including playdoh, hershey kisses, gum, a squishy fidget, sticky note tabs, and a heartfelt note of congratulations and goodluck

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During this event, we created the forget-me-not flower as a symbol of remembrance and support towards veterans suffering from disabilities. To make them complete, we attached these flowers to notecards!

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On April 2nd and 9th, VTS members gathered after school to create “forget-me-not” flower crafts to honor and remember disabled American veterans! This small act of appreciation was a heartfelt way to show our respect and gratitude to those who served, and we’re proud to have contributed to such a meaningful cause!!

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In March 2025, *VTSEVA Detroit Youth Board* , in collaboration with Brilliant Detroit hosted a Used Book & Toy Drive. Thanks to the generosity of 44 youth board members, we collected 343 books and 72 toys, which will bring joy, learning, and comfort to children and families in need and keep these items out of landfills.