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On July 6th, 2024, 18 of our youth volunteers and an adult volunteer were able to visit the Brown Bag Ministry to help them pack food. At this event, they work with staff members, their peers, and volunteers from other organizations to make and pack various foods to provide for the community. At this event, the volunteers worked in teams to create and pack over 2400 sandwiches.

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VT SEVA Maryland Youth Leaders Successfully Conclude Summer Camp 2024! The VT SEVA Maryland youth leadership team is thrilled to announce the successful completion of their 3-week summer camp, which took place from June 10 to June 29. The comprehensive program encompassed a range of activities, including Yoga, Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Chess, and Arts. The summer camp culminated in an annual celebration on June 28, marking a memorable conclusion to the event. We are delighted to share a detailed report from Mridula Vasudevan, the VT Seva Maryland Youth President and summer camp Lead, which highlights the key moments and achievements from the program. ‐--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greetings from Mridula Vasudevan, Youth President of VT SEVA MARYLAND Branch As a Youth leader in the VT SEVA Maryland Branch, I have had the privilege of developing a more optimistic and proactive outlook through my involvement in volunteer initiatives. I firmly believe that maintaining a positive attitude, recognizing the good in others, and serving as a beacon of hope can transform an individual's life. Moreover, it fosters effective leadership. One event that significantly tested my abilities and helped me grow as a leader was the VT SEVA Maryland 2nd Annual June Summer Camp. During this camp, our students received instruction on topics relevant to their upcoming academic year, as well as engaging activities such as chess, yoga, and arts and crafts to stimulate their minds and bodies. The camp culminated in an Annual Day celebration on June 27th, featuring performances, games, and certificate distribution. This milestone event not only showcased our community's growth but also provided valuable leadership lessons for our volunteers. Through this experience, I had the opportunity to refine my communication and organizational skills. As a leader, I was responsible for coordinating with volunteers, managing the camp schedule, and communicating with parents and students. This taught me the importance of clear communication, adaptability, and effective problem-solving. I extend my gratitude to the parents, students, and volunteers who collaborated to make this project a success. Each individual played a vital role in making this experience memorable. *Special Acknowledgments I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to: Our students, whose enthusiasm and intelligence made this experience truly rewarding Parents and family members, whose support was invaluable _Sandhya Ji, for her generous contributions to the Annual Day setup_ The VT SEVA Maryland youth leads, whose dedication and teamwork were instrumental in achieving our goals: - Rashmika Sai Patel - Mahesh Chandra Gandam - Sana Shenoy - Divya Puthana - Geethika Pamani - Kaviya Karthickkumar - Akul Pallerla - Rohan Putthana - Dheesidan Karthickkumar - Taara Vasudevan - Samanvi Tammana - Anwesha Parida - Sasha Gandraju - Sreshta Sree Veldanda - Anvitha Nakka - Janelle Davies I am proud of our accomplishments and grateful for the support and cooperation that made this event a resounding success.

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volunteers work to write letters to senior homes.

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Little blue Forget-me-not flowers are symbol of remembrance dating back to World War1 to commemorate lives of soldiers. Our volunteers were able to assemble 2850 flowers in less than 2 hours

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Around 20 amazing volunteers came forward to help with food packing and sorting at Second Harvest. Together we were able to pack 888 bags of rice which are 121 meals per person

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On June 27th, VT Seva Virginia as part of Community Support team's food drive has donated 364 pounds of food to Loudoun Hunger Relief. Congrats team and thanks to the volunteers and parents

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Volunteers work with taco bell to provide food for the shelters.

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DAV-Forget Me Nots

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VT Seva Detroit Youth Board spent an evening with the seniors of Manoogian Manor on June 24th! The bonfire was surrounded by the chatter of our VT Seva youth who were quick to make conversation with the senior citizens and get to know more about them. The residents were thankful for the snacks and drinks we passed out.

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On June 23rd,, VT Seva Seattle youth got crafty for Father's Day, making awesome cards and painting cool birdhouses. They also captured a fun video of them sharing their favorite things about their dads.

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VT Seva Dallas in collaboration with JET USA and JKyog celebrated International yoga day at RK temple on June 22nd 2024.It was a wonderful experience 💕

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VTSeva Seattle team celebrated International Yoga day by taking up 108 Surya Namaskara challenge

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VT Seva Detriot volunteers had a great opportunity to work with DRAW (Disaster Relief at Work) which is a nonprofit organization which provides support to families and households who have been affected by natural disasters. As a group, created an assembly line and filled a total of 36 buckets with cleaning supplies, rolled 60 rolls of trash bags of different sizes and cut up plastic bags to create a chain which will be later sewn into a bag. These materials are later shipped to different locations such as Kentucky which is where our buckets will go in order to replace buckets that were handed out recently after a natural disaster. By taking part in this activity, we were able to contribute greatly to our community and to locations all over the United States. Something as simple as providing support and supplies to those who need it is very impactful and appreciated.