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The goal for Books for Africa is to provide children who are otherwise unable to go to school and children who lack books and textbooks with educational materials. This non-profit organization is the largest sender of books to Africa. They collect old books, textbooks, tablets, computers, and library materials and then sort and ship them to every country in Africa. Rural school libraries, orphanages, adult literacy programs, and community resource centers are sent vast containers of books. “Though there are no chairs or tables in our library, and only a ragged carpet on a cement floor, the children line up outside, waiting anxiously for me to open every afternoon, excited to look through and read, yet again, the same book they read yesterday.” VT Seva Atlanta children collected 1200 books for the children of Africa. “The Gift of Books is a Gift of Hope,” Atlanta youths have given hope and light to African children to get the education that they rightly deserve and become self-reliant.

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Valentine Cards for Senior Citizens Our VT Seva Cary youth volunteers brought smiles to the Seniors by creating beautiful valentine cards, paper decorations and drawings to local nursing facilities for over 500 seniors. Everyone loves to receive positive messages, empathy to brighten up their day and it brings more positive vibes to the elderly by reading the wonderful message, cards created by our youth volunteers during the month of Valentines. It clearly showed the empathy, kindness and care expressed by our amazing volunteers. The cards were sent to Seniors at Meals On Wheels for the centers in Raleigh and Durham Centers for the Valentines day February 14th 2023. Over 27 volunteers spent 220 hours creating the Valentine cards. The event was a huge success by showing the seniors that there’s always someone thinking of you and showing them that they are loved this Valentines day!

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Flower sale for Valentines Day

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Composting is the process of converting organic waste into nutrient-rich soil that can be used to fertilize plants and gardens. It is an environmentally friendly way to dispose of food scraps and other organic materials while producing a valuable resource. DIY composting can be a fun and rewarding activity that not only helps reduce waste but also improves soil health and promotes sustainable living. Around 40 VT Seva Atlanta youth participated in this project. To get started with DIY composting, there are a few key things you will need. The first is a compost bin or container or bucket. The second key component is a mixture of brown and green materials. Brown materials include items such as dry leaves, twigs, and straw, while green materials include things like vegetable scraps, coffee grounds, and grass clippings. A good ratio to aim for is three parts brown to one part green. Overall, composting is a great way to reduce waste, improve soil health, and promote sustainable living. With a little effort and know-how, anyone can start composting at home and reap the benefits of this valuable resource.

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February Meeting: The goal for this meeting was to introduce this club, and gain members who were interested in volunteering opportunities. Here we were able to introduce the executive officer team, Rishi Vempati (President), Kate Chirapornsuk (Co-Vice President), Aviral Gupta (Co-Vice President), and Rishi Desai (Director of Operations). Then we went over the ins and outs of how VT Seva works. We also discussed past projects as well as future projects at VT Seva including, April Cool, Digital Book volunteering, and the Raffle plan to support those in need in Turkey after the earthquake. We ended by answering questions from new members.

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On February 9th and 13th, students at Troy High School participated in an event organized by the VTS club, where they wrote kind letters to the elderly with the theme of Valentine's Day. The event aimed to promote empathy, kindness, and intergenerational communication in the community.

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One of our new projects is "Blessings in a Backpack," which involves giving goody bags to the needy families of Atlanta. More than 30 VT youth & adults volunteered to help out more than 100 North Fulton Georgia Families. The idea behind this initiative was simple but powerful. Our team at VT Seva realized that families in need often do not have access to simple day to day requirements like food and pleasures such as candy and toys. We also realized that these families often feel left out or forgotten, especially during special occasions such as holidays. By providing them with goody bags with motivational handwritten messages, we hoped to bring a smile to their faces and let them know that VT Seva Atlanta cares about them. Our volunteers who distributed the goodie bags were also touched by the children's reactions and felt that they were making a positive difference in their lives. They brought joy to more than 100 families in Atlanta. It was a simple gesture that brought joy and happiness to the lives of these children and made them feel loved and cared for. Projects like this remind us that a small act of kindness can make a significant impact in someone's life.

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VT Seva Denmark Youth Club launches ‘Animal Shelter Drive’ in Feb 2023 to provide comfort to hundreds of animals of Forsyth county who are rescued this winter. While animals wait for the adoption, Denmark Atlanta youths are collecting essential supplies, helping local authorities in animal care, and thereby making a difference in the lives of homeless animals!

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VT Seva Detroit Youth Board members helped them in the kitchen. They cleaned and organized while kitchen, cut more than 50 ponds of onion, cleaned and organized the whole pantry.

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We all gathered together for a tree planting activity which was organized by Our city Forest and the district. We worked as a team to dig holes, place the saplings in the ground and fill the dirt back. Afterward, we made sure that each tree was watered and secure. It was a fulfilling experience to see the immediate results of our hard work and know that we have contributed to the growth of the park's ecosystem. Overall, the tree planting activity was a fun and meaningful way to give back to the environment.

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VTSeva Austin has conducted the first hatha yoga session on Feb 4th to promote women and family health practicing Hatha yoga. Yoga session was led by yoga guru Padmaja Bandreddi a disciple in the tradition of Sri Krishnamacharya-Father of modern yoga. Taking Small step, one at a time and sticking to 5mins practice everyday to create the routine is the key for successful yoga practice and good health.

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"50-55 Brown food bags delivered to Family Housing shelter in San Jose "

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Digital Accessible Books

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VT Seva Columbus participated in packing Valentine's day treat bags and making kindness cards for needy school kids in the Columbus area

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VT Seva youth volunteers came forward to serve the community by helping in the Sai Mandhir kitchen. There were 8 Volunteers who spent 24 hours for the service. The volunteers were involved in the activities such as: Packed the food into smaller take-out prasadham packets. Distributed the prasadham packets. Clean up the kitchen after packing.