Thank you everyone who were able to join FMSC session on Saturday Mar 28th. Because of their efforts, we were able to make a great impact by making a total of 14 boxes, which means nearly 3,000 meals are on their way to kids in the Dominican Republic. Once again, extra-large thank you to the volunteers who were able to join!!

On March 28th, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers assisted at the Durham Rescue Mission Men’s Campus, a shelter dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. A team of 10 youth volunteers and 1 adult volunteer worked together to support preparations for the Durham Rescue Mission Easter event, which is a large community initiative held in Durham.The volunteers contributed by helping prepare Easter baskets, organizing materials, and supporting the setup process for the upcoming event. Their efforts ensured that items were arranged efficiently and ready for distribution.Through teamwork, coordination, and attention to detail, the volunteers played a meaningful role in supporting the event preparations. The experience allowed them to engage in community service while reinforcing VT Seva’s commitment to contributing to impactful local initiatives.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝: 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐢 𝐊𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢 𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟏𝟎 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Our volunteers had an incredible day at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen, where 𝐰𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟓𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲! We served a variety of people from individuals experiencing homelessness to factory workers, families, and students reminding us how important accessible meals are for so many. Throughout the day, our team: • Helped prepare and serve meals to guests • Packed and distributed food to those in need • Organized and handled 27 boxes of food supplies • Cleaned up the area to keep operations running smoothly We’re so grateful for the opportunity to give back and be part of such meaningful work. Every meal served is a step toward strengthening our community and supporting those who need it most.

Troy High VTS volunteered at the Clawson Food Pantry, where they organized food donations by expiration date to ensure everything was safe. Expired items were properly discarded, and all shelves were thoroughly cleaned. As a result, the pantry is now more organized, making it easier for community members to find and receive the food they need. Overall, the volunteers had a great experience, and the club looks forward to returning in the future.

VT Seva MN proudly volunteered at Second Harvest, with an amazing team of 25+ volunteers. Together, we packed 3550 meals, making a meaningful impact in supporting the community.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝: Rachana Raghunathan 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: Our team successfully defuzzed 𝟏𝟏 𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐬 of sock loops, which were then donated to Arts & Scraps. These materials will be reused in creative art projects across Detroit, supporting hands-on learning and artistic expression for students. Through this remote project, dedicated youth volunteers worked collaboratively by picking up kits, completing the defuzzing process, and returning them for final assembly. Once all 11 kits were completed, they were delivered to Nicole from the Arts & Scraps team. This effort directly supports a nonprofit organization that provides essential creative resources to schools and community programs throughout the Detroit area.

On March 26th, 2026, VT Seva Cary’s 3 youth volunteers supported activities at the Sri Venkateswara Temple of North Carolina, assisting with various programs. The volunteers participated in the SV Temple Varam Kalyanam event, contributing to its smooth coordination and execution. Throughout the event, the group remained focused and responsible in carrying out their assigned tasks. Their dedication, teamwork, and attention to detail played an important role in supporting the overall success of the program at the temple.

𝐕𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲, 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 dedicated their time to craft 𝟏,𝟏𝟏𝟔 𝐃𝐀𝐕 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬 in support of 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬. Every flower they made serves as a heartfelt symbol of appreciation, honor, and kindness for those who have bravely served our country.

On March 22nd, 2026, VT Seva Cary successfully conducted its first quarterly meeting for this year! With a total of 80 youth volunteers, including middle and high school students, participating in the session. The meeting provided volunteers with essential information, important updates, and a deeper understanding of VT Seva’s mission and ongoing initiatives. Key topics included a review of basic organizational guidelines, updates on the newly introduced strike system, and discussions on upcoming activities. To keep the session engaging and inspiring, volunteers were introduced to two fundraising initiatives. Middle school students participated in a DAV flowers activity, which encouraged creativity and meaningful involvement, while high school students engaged in discussions and interactive segments. Chakradar Swamy Ji did an exceptional job keeping the high school students actively engaged throughout the meeting. The volunteers demonstrated a high level of discipline and respect by attentively listening, following instructions, and actively participating in the activities. Overall, the meeting was well-organized, interactive, and impactful, leaving volunteers informed, motivated, and ready to contribute further.

Vt seva Columbus volunteers came together to make forget-me-not flowers for DAV

𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 proudly conducted its 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 @forgottenharvest 𝐚𝐭 𝐊𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢 From 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, our incredible team of 𝟏𝟏 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟏𝟓 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 came together with one shared purpose — to serve and uplift our community. Despite the cold and wet conditions, our volunteers stood strong throughout the day, engaging with Kroger customers and inspiring generosity through their dedication and passion. We were especially honored by a visit from 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭’𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤, who stopped by to encourage our volunteers. His support meant a lot, particularly to our youth, boosting their morale as they braved the challenging weather conditions. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of the community & customers at Kroger, we collected: - 𝟐𝟓 𝐛𝐨𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 - 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝟎𝟎 𝐥𝐛𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - $𝟓𝟔𝟔 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Each item and every dollar will help support families in need through Forgotten Harvest. This was more than just a food drive — it was a powerful reminder of what we can achieve when compassion meets action. Watching our youth lead with such commitment and heart gives us great hope for the future.

VT Seva Chicago volunteers participated in a rewarding volunteering session at Bernie's Book Bank On Mar 21st 2026. Today, we were fortunate to welcome a few new volunteers to our team, enhancing our collective effort. Working collaboratively, we successfully processed thousands of books. The books we prepared will undoubtedly spark a love for reading and learning among children who may not have had access to such resources before. Thank you everyone who contributed their time and effort to this session

VT Seva MN volunteered as proctors for the nationwide Sampada exams in music and dance. Over 50 students participated, and the exams were conducted smoothly and successfully.

On March 21st, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers assisted at the Diaper Bank of North Carolina, supporting efforts to provide essential supplies to families in need. Diapers can be a significant expense for many households, especially as they are used frequently. The collected and packed diapers will be distributed to single mothers and underprivileged widowed mothers, helping ease their financial burden and support the well-being of their babies. The volunteers demonstrated excellent teamwork by organizing an efficient assembly line system: some members stacked diapers, others wrapped them, while the rest packed them into boxes and placed them in designated areas. This coordinated approach allowed the team to work smoothly and productively. Their dedication, strong collaboration, and focus enabled them to pack a remarkable number of diapers. The group’s enthusiasm and commitment made a meaningful contribution to the success of the event!

On March 21, 2026, the soul-stirring melodies of Carnatic music filled Parsippany Hills High School, but the true harmony was found in the selfless efforts of our VT Seva North Jersey volunteers. At this year's CarnaticFest, our team stepped up to ensure that this celebration of classical heritage ran flawlessly for the hundreds of performers and attendees. In an environment dedicated to discipline and artistry, our volunteers mirrored those values through their service. From managing the registration desks and guiding young performers to assisting with the event logistics, the VT Seva team acted as the "behind-the-scenes" engine of the festival. We were honored to support a platform that nurtures talent in our youth, reinforcing our belief that Education and Culture are the foundations of a strong community. Inspirational Highlights The Art of Giving: Just as the performers dedicated years of practice to their craft, our volunteers dedicated their weekend to the community, showing that the most beautiful "performance" is one of kindness and service. Empowering the Youth: Many of the festival participants are the same age as our youth volunteers. Seeing our team support their peers created a powerful atmosphere of mutual respect and community spirit. Grace Under Pressure: With a packed schedule of back-to-back performances, our volunteers remained calm, humble, and efficient, ensuring every guest felt the warmth and hospitality that VT Seva is known for.