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We had an amazing workshop with our VT seva members on 15th September, 2022 in the Roswell library. Our agenda was to create blankets using the plastic bags for the homeless.Our volunteers and parents participated so actively in this workshop and learnt the steps needed to prepare these blankets Volunteers gathered to sort the plastic bags & learned to make plastic yarn. This is a wonderful service project that can benefit the needy by reusing the plastic bags and turn them into mats. We are once again as VT Seva volunteers reiterating the fact that we should Reuse, recycle the plastic bags on our way to be eco friendly. This project will run from 15th Sep till 30th November, 2022. All our VT seva volunteers will continue work offline on the steps that are instructed during this workshop. There will be a future connect to stitch these collected and cleaned plastic bags to turn them into the mats for homeless people of Atlanta. It’s a great eco- friendly and giving endeavor by Atlanta youths and adults. We had more than 40 volunteers participated in the event and truly enjoyed this activity.

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𝗔 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝟴𝗽𝗺 𝗱𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗲𝘄𝗮 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟱 𝗩𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘁 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽.

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On September 13th, the VT Seva Dallas team appreciated the services of Frisco Police officers by sponsoring lunch for them. The frontline workers appreciation program will be held on a monthly basis where volunteers will get the opportunity to express their gratitude for both Frisco Police officers and firefighters. Make sure to stay tuned in for further updates!

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RAFT’s mission is to help educators transform a child’s learning experience through hands-on education to one that inspires the joy and discovery of learning. It's vision is to inspire the next generation of innovators, by providing educators with stem based resources. Volunteers will help sort and package materials for use by teachers for hands on teaching purposes. By volunteering with RAFT, organization skills, communication skills, and social skills are gained.

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Our VT seva youth performing at memory care center (Personalized and compassionate care provided by highly trained staff for residents living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia). Our volunteers played pieces on piano (both classical and jazz); this helped residents reconnect to their memories and bring joy to them. This is an ongoing event as VTSEVA is invited to perform at this center every other sunday.

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In the brown bag packing activity, a small group of people come together to make and pack bags filling them with different items such as chips, drinks, fuit, etc. Within these groups, the value of teamwork is built, and it's true importance is shown. After these bags are packed, they go to a homeless shelter to help those in need. This activity really helps in helping our community, as there are many people who cannot afford nutritious food. Packing brown bags for shelters help those that are not as fortunate as us, and makes their futures a little brighter.

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𝐈𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 Sri Bhaktha Hanuman Temple MI USA 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟗 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩.

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Atlanta VT Seva children and adults participated in the 76th Independence Day of Bharath with zeal and patriotism. Independence Day holds special significance in all our hearts. Not only does August 15th mark the day India gained independence from 200-year-old colonial rule, but Independence Day also serves as a reminder of all the good virtues, pride, rich cultural heritage, unity among diversity, and fertility of the land which we must all feel proud to call our homeland India. It's also the day when we commemorate and pay homage to the courageous sacrifices made by our freedom fighters. Atlanta VT Seva youths and adults infused with patriotic feeling made 100 tri-color bracelets, ribbons, flags, and wristbands. They also nurtured 150 plus herbs - Tulsi, Mint, and Curry leaf as a symbolic representation of 3 colors of the Bharath flag. In addition, 50 plus youths and adults participated in ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ by joining in the Flag March. Sonali Bendre, film actress was leading the flag and our Atlanta VT Seva team was following her in the flag march. It was an amazing feeling of patriotism. Our youths raised $1400 by selling tricolors ribbons, bracelets, and flags. They also sold 3 herbs Tulsi, Curry leaf, and Mint. They also did tricolor face painting which was a huge hit at the event. All proceeds will go for the education of the visually challenged kids of Nethra Vidyalaya. It’s very gratifying and fulfilling experience for all of us. Jai Hind!

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VT Seva Detroit Youth Board members, VT Seva IA School Club members and VT Seva Troy High School Club members did their part to show their gratitude towards the workers contribution in honor of labor day. Youths appreciated Trash Pick up crew, mailmen, UPS crew, construction workers, grocery store workers, pharmacists, house maids, restaurant workers and many more. With no doubt they all made someone's day memorable for sure. Kudos to everyone of them who spread kindness.

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Throughout September 2022, Lambert VT Seva members visited Benton House Senior Living to cheer them up & build companionship bonds with the elders. There was immense participation, and everyone who participated had great feedback! We did many things, from interacting with them, performing to them, helping out with bingo games, and helping them set up for their daily activities! They were all such kind souls, and we truly enjoyed talking to them and hearing their stories! All the senior citizens appreciated the thought & act of VT Seva youths to provide them companionship when they need the most. It was truly a great experience for us all!

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As a part of Environmental Sustainability effort and Climate Change Action , Volunteers took apart if the Green Initiative by taking shorter showers, conserving energy, etc. one volunteer wrote “During the green initiative activity, I take measures to reduce my carbon footprint and save as much of our resources as possible. Some ways I do this is by using natural light instead of turning on the lights in my room when daylight is still there, using the bus to go to and from school everyday rather than using personal transportation, and buying locally sourced food from stores such as Lucky's and Safeway rather than other food. Although these measures taken are small, they eventually add up in the long-term and end up reducing the amount of waste I produce in regards to the resources I have access to. I find these actions really important for our environment and our future so I do them gladly.”

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VT Seva Dallas conducted yet another street cleanup activity on the 28th of August in the city of Flowermound. We had a great turnout of volunteers who not only got together to clean up the streets but were also joined by a special guest along the way - a parrot, which cheered our volunteers on. These cleanup activities will continue to be held under the Adopt a Street Initiative on a monthly basis, so make sure to stay tuned in for future updates!!

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Volunteer Appreciation & Subha Kickoff event was very well executed. Atlanta youths spearheaded this event, MC the event, and presented VT Seva Mission & Vision, Subha kickoff, and Kahoot which was highly appreciated by all. Dr. Madhu Nemani welcomed all and shared her why of joining VT Seva and her visit to Nethra Vidhyalaya in July 2022. Hithesh Gazzala presented Atlanta 2021 & 2022 initiatives and projects which was highly appreciated by all. Afterwards, youths shared their experience of volunteering under VT Seva which was very inspiring & rewarding. We delivered more than 100 certificates to VT Seva Summer Camp students, youth tutors, and mentors. We acknowledged last year sponsors and they agreed to support the cause this year as well. Krishnakanthji shared inspiring messages and galvanized Atlanta youths. Subha kickoff provided 10 pledges to support the education of visually challenged kids. Our goal this year is to support the education of 125 kids. The energy, synergy of Atlanta youths and adults was very inspiring and worth appreciating.

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Volunteer Appreciation & Subha Kickoff event was very well executed. Atlanta youths spearheaded this event, MC the event, and presented VT Seva Mission & Vision, Subha kickoff, and Kahoot which was highly appreciated by all. Dr. Madhu Nemani welcomed all and shared her why of joining VT Seva and her visit to Nethra Vidhyalaya in July 2022. Hithesh Gazzala presented Atlanta 2021 & 2022 initiatives and projects which was highly appreciated by all. Afterwards, youths shared their experience of volunteering under VT Seva which was very inspiring & rewarding. We delivered more than 100 certificates to VT Seva Summer Camp students, youth tutors, and mentors. We acknowledged last year sponsors and they agreed to support the cause this year as well. Krishnakanthji shared inspiring messages and galvanized Atlanta youths. Subha kickoff provided 10 pledges to support the education of visually challenged kids. Our goal this year is to support the education of 125 kids. The energy, synergy of Atlanta youths and adults was very inspiring and worth appreciating.

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World Medical Relief began collecting and distributing recycled medical and dental equipment, medical supplies, and medicines to aid thousands of sick and poor people around the globe. Their mission is to facilitate the distribution of surplus medical resources where they are needed. Goods are distributed in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, gender, religion, nationality or political beliefs.