On March 27th, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers assisted at a Miracle League event, supporting children with special needs as they participated in baseball activities. Our 7 youth volunteers took part in the event, which was organized into two sessions, both running successfully. Volunteers worked closely with the children, helping them play, stay engaged, and enjoy their favorite sport in a supportive and inclusive environment. Through their encouragement and participation, our volunteers helped ensure that each child felt seen, valued, and included. This event was a meaningful experience for everyone involved, highlighting the importance of inclusion, compassion, and community impact.

On Saturday, April 4th, VT Seva Houston volunteers spent the day assisting The Arc of Katy, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The volunteers assisted in cleaning and tidying the facility’s transportation buses — vacuuming the interiors, wiping down surfaces, and washing the exteriors. Beyond the buses, the team carefully weeded the pavilion area and the garden, helping restoring them to a more neat condition. Our volunteers enjoyed giving back to the community. This experience helped foster teamwork, compassion, and a sense of shared purpose among everyone involved. VT Seva Houston extends its heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Sarah and Mr. Walt for providing this wonderful opportunity to serve. Their guidance and support made the day very memorable.

The VT SEVA MN team and youth volunteers recently organized a community donation drive, delivering a significant collection of winter essentials to the Sharing and Caring Hands center in Minnesota. The team successfully gathered and delivered a total of 89 jackets, 30 hats, and 15 pairs of gloves.

On April 4th and 5th, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers played a key role in supporting the USA National Throwball Championship hosted by Net Sports. Across six shifts, 36 youth volunteers worked tirelessly to help with court setup, taping guidelines, establishing boundaries, keeping score, line refereeing, managing sidelines, and assisting with food distribution for players and volunteers. On April 4th, volunteers focused on court preparations and observing pre-match conferences, ensuring the event started smoothly and efficiently. During the matches, they actively participated in scoring and sideline management, completing a total of 8 matches during their shifts. On April 5th, volunteers helped set up seating for the 3rd place and final matches, tracked scores as line referees, and assisted with lunch for all teams and volunteers. Throughout both days, volunteers showed initiative, adaptability, and teamwork, taking on tasks as needed and supporting staff to relieve extra responsibilities. Their contributions ensured that the tournament ran efficiently, matches were executed smoothly, and participants had a positive experience. Overall, the volunteers’ dedication and hard work significantly enhanced the success of the championship while providing them with an engaging opportunity to contribute to the community and large-scale sporting events.

VT Seva Maryland hosts their Annual SAMATHA 3rd Public speaking event on April 4th 2026 at the Regional Urbana Library. Rohan Putthana our Youth Volunteer successfully led the event. A message from Rohan, The public speaking event was a grand success, and it was wonderful to see so many kids participate with confidence and enthusiasm. I sincerely thank all the volunteers who worked hard behind the scenes to make this event possible. A special appreciation goes to the judges Srinivas Putthana , Shwetha Sannenalli and Prashamsa Muppavaram for their time, encouragement, and valuable feedback. I am also grateful to the parents for their constant support and motivation for the children. Your encouragement helped create a positive and inspiring environment for every participant. The energy and dedication shown by the children truly made this event memorable. We look forward to organizing more such events in the future to continue building confidence and communication skills in our youth. Congratulations to all the kids who participated and won the competition in all categories. Youth Volunteers names, Divya Putthana Inika Keranahalli Akul Pallerla Arjun Chintalapati Joshua

VT Seva Chicago conducted waste water treatment plant tour on 04/03/26 with 11 volunteers participating. We visited the plant in Deerfield. We got a "behind-the-scenes" look at how our waste water goes from raw intake to crystal clear. It was such an interesting and eye-opening tour about what it takes to treat water that we consume and waste every day and the resources it takes to run the facility and amount of water that's treated each day. Supervisor there, guided the tour of the facility. He explained the full process very well and answered all of our questions clearly. It was amazing to see how waste water becomes clean water again. He also gave us the tour of their lab and went over more of the technical details. This tour did leave an impact on each one of us about how much water gets wasted every day and how many resources are needed to clean it again!!! Thanks everyone who were able to join the tour and get educated about water!

On April 3rd, 2026, VT Seva Cary volunteers assisted at the Durham Rescue Mission, helping prepare clothing donations for an upcoming Easter event. Our 3 youth volunteers and 1 adult volunteer worked together to sort and hang up 4 large boxes of clothes, ensuring they were organized and ready for distribution. The event ran smoothly as volunteers quickly found their roles and worked diligently throughout, balancing efficiency with care. All volunteers felt satisfied with their contributions, as the tasks were both engaging and meaningful. Through their teamwork and dedication, our volunteers helped support the community by preparing essential items for those in need, reinforcing VT Seva’s mission of service and compassion.

On a day traditionally marked by reflection and sacrifice, the VT Seva North Jersey volunteers turned their devotion into action. Our team organized a grassroots canning drive, stepping out into the community with a simple goal: to be a voice for the women and children supported by Project Mamatha. There is a quiet beauty in "canning"—it is one of the most humble forms of service. It requires our volunteers to stand for hours, to speak with strangers, and to gracefully accept every contribution, no matter how small. Our youth and adult volunteers did this not for recognition, but out of a deep-seated passion to make a difference. Every conversation held at a storefront and every dollar placed in a green can was a testament to the fact that when we serve with a humble heart, the community responds with overwhelming kindness. Inspirational Reflection "We believe that true service doesn't always happen on a stage; often, it happens on a sidewalk, one smile at a time. By giving up their holiday to stand for a cause, our North Jersey volunteers showed that Seva (Service) is not just what we do—it is who we are. We are incredibly grateful to the residents of Parsippany and beyond who stopped to listen, to learn, and to give. Together, we are building a legacy of care that will shine through the Mamatha 2026 event and beyond."

Jai Srimannarayana! With our Acharya's blessings and all your well wishes, we conducted our annual event - UTSAV on March 29th. We had more than 200 donors who attended the celebrations! We broke many of the first times with this event. The whole event was completely organized and run by youth volunteers under the guidance of Santhi garu, Kiran garu and all the Seattle EB! Youth volunteers highlighted all the great work they are doing within the local community. We had representatives from Sound Foundations NW who were the special guests for the night. This is the same organization where we were fortunate to support building 4 Tiny Homes so far through our Unity Cup cricket tournament we conduct every summer. On the global front, volunteers talked about their own personal journey including summer internships and highlighted all the 2025 achievements of Nethra and Jeeyar Gurukulam kids! It was wonderful to see kids reflect on their own personal journey through all this years in VT Seva and how they are able to connect to the impact they are creating locally and globally. Also for the first time, we created a web app specific to this event. Photos and Reactions feature were the big hit! You can see the app in action here: https://utsav-eight.vercel.app/. Event though, we typically don't do any fundraising at this donor appreciation event, some of the donors pledged through the app! Thank you!

On March 29th, 2026, VTSEVA Cary sent 12 Youth Volunteers to assist in the Sita Rama Kalyanam, hosted by a joint operative of JET and NATS. Volunteers mainly assisted with crowd control, food handling, and promotion of VTSEVA specific material, including VTSEVA Cary’s Walkathon, VTSEVA’s Feeding Hope Program, and VTSEVA’s Volunteering Program. Volunteers maintained dedication to their assigned tasks with motivation, going above and beyond to make sure the event was a success. A majority of the audience members stated that all three groups were doing admirable work, even asking for photos. We want to thank both JET and NATS for this wonderful opportunity volunteering for this kalyanam and we hope to have more like-minded opportunities in the future!

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.