By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland 🎖️ Tribute to Bharat 2026 was a month-long celebration of India’s 80th Independence Day, bringing together creativity, learning, patriotism, and service across VT Seva Maryland. A Parade of Pride, Unity, and Heritage The Indian Independence Day Parade on August 15th, 2026 was a tremendous success, filled with pride, unity, and celebration. Led with energy and dedication by Akul Pallerla and Arjun Chintalapati, the

Looking back on 2025–2026, the VTS Troy High team achieved incredible things together. Our volunteers poured their hearts into fresh service projects and neighborhood initiatives, showing true leadership and care for those around them. Here are some of the standout moments from a truly inspiring year of community impact! Events: Welcome Notes Project Support Staff Appreciation Welcome Notes Project Club Fair Cancer Awareness Detroit Free Press Marathon Cranbrook Institute of

WIHI VT Seva started in 2024, and from then on, we have been actively engaged in projects and events to promote wellness and make a lasting impact on our community. In the past, VT Seva has done events such as creating origami kits for individuals living with respiratory conditions to making pipe cleaner flowers with senior citizens. These events sparked a new year of leaders who are willing to make a difference! Here is a sneak peek of the projects we did this school year.

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland Community service has the power to unite generations - and VT Seva Maryland’s 3rd Annual Blood Drive proved it beautifully. In collaboration with the American Red Cross and Landsdale HOA, our community came together to make a life-saving impact. Led by youth leader Inika Keranahalli, the event exceeded every goal and demonstrated what is possible when passion meets purpose. By the Numbers: A Lifesaving Triumph Targe

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland VT Seva Maryland proudly came together for this year’s school supply drive in partnership with United Way of Frederick County and its Stuff the Bus program. The event was successfully led by Taara Vasudevan, middle school youth leader, secretary of the Environment Branch, and former president of the elementary school team. This drive was a wonderful example of service, teamwork, and community spirit. All three

Walking into this VT Seva internship, I thought I had an idea on what to expect. However, the idea that I pictured in my head was like a droplet in the ocean to what I had actually experienced. We started off our journey from JIVA to Allampally, the bumpy, dirt road truly allowed us to grasp our surroundings and feel exactly how rural the area we were going to was. As soon as we entered, we were welcomed with beautiful flowers and a sea of joyful faces. Regardless of a langua

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland One of the most beautiful aspects of community service is that even the simplest acts, when done with compassion and teamwork, can create a lasting impact. Our recent DAV Flower Making Project was a wonderful reminder of this truth, bringing together youth volunteers, adult mentors, and senior community members to support a meaningful cause. The reflections below are inspired by the heartfelt event write-up from

By Mridula Vasudevan, Mentor, VT Seva Maryland Youth Chapter One of the greatest gifts we can offer is our time! The following reflections are based on the event write-up by our youth volunteer and event lead, Anwesha Parida, whose leadership, compassion, and thoughtful planning made this senior center visit a truly memorable experience. On July 19, 2026 while millions of sports fans around the world were eagerly watching the FIFA Club World Cup Final, our VT Seva Marylan

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland 🧸💙 VT Seva Maryland – New Market Spreads Joy Through Its Community Toy Drive! 💙🧸 The VT Seva Maryland – New Market Team proudly organized a successful Toy Drive, bringing together families, youth volunteers, and the Lake Linganore Woodridge community to make a difference—one toy at a time. With the theme "Giving Toys a Second Life," the drive encouraged families to donate gently used toys that could bring hap

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland Sometimes, the greatest act of service is simply showing up with a smile, a listening ear, and a caring heart. VT Seva Maryland recently had the privilege of hosting a Wellness & Henna Day at Northampton Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, creating an afternoon filled with compassion, creativity, wellness, and meaningful connections. The event brought together volunteers and senior residents to celebrate the j

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland Following the monumental success of our 3rd Annual SAMATHA Celebration and our vibrant local 4th of July community parade, the VT Seva Maryland chapter is keeping the momentum rolling! Our youth leaders and adult coordinators are already gearing up for our next wave of seasonal initiatives. From local civic engagement drives to senior care visits, patriotic history projects, and lifesaving medical drives, here is

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland Our VT Seva Maryland family has been incredibly busy cultivating meaningful change right here in our neighborhoods! Thanks to the tireless energy of our youth leaders and adult advisors, we recently rolled up our sleeves to plant 190 Fraser Fir trees across the beautiful Landsdale and Lake Linganore communities. This green initiative is just one of the many ways our chapter is dedicated to environmental care and lo

To celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, VT Seva Youth has launched the America 250 Initiative across the country. As part of this special project, our youth will create informative and engaging infographics highlighting the achievements of Founding Fathers, freedom advocates, visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, and other influential leaders who have helped shape America’s growth, progress, and prosperity. Project Highlights: * 10 VT Seva branches across the nation are p

Go behind the scenes of SAMATHA 2026! Discover how our core team of adult leaders, directors, and coordinators engineered a flawless event framework to empower our youth and serve the community.

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland The incredible women of VT Seva Maryland decided to celebrate Mother’s Day by giving back to the community they love and nurture every day! 🌿 Service in Action: Adopt-A-Road Cleanup 🌿 Led by Mrs. Deepa Parida, our dedicated volunteers spent Sunday morning clearing litter and debris to keep our community clean, safe, and green. A huge thank you to Branch Director Sobana Ji, Prasamsha Ji, Arti Ji, and Sandhya Ji f

On March 22, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM, the VT Seva Maryland community gathered for a day of discovery and dedication. Led by Youth Advisor and Coordinator Mridula Vasudevan, the 3rd Annual SAMATHA Science Fair Competition proved to be a remarkable success, showcasing the incredible talent of our youth and our collective commitment to STEAM education. Event Overview The atmosphere was electric as seventy student participants and over two hundred attendees - including fam

Celebrate a decade of service, compassion, and community at the 10th Annual RAAS by VT Seva Detroit, successfully held on November 15, 2025! As we mark this special milestone, we invite you to explore our exclusive RAAS Flipbook a journey through the impact, memories, achievements, and inspiring stories that define our mission. From empowering underserved communities to nurturing youth leadership and supporting education, every page reflects the collective efforts of voluntee

By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Chapter Mentor, VT Seva Maryland 🌱 190 Trees, Zero Excuses: How VT Seva Maryland Smashed Earth Day Goals! Earth Day 2026 was more than just a date on the calendar for VT Seva Maryland, it was a weekend of action, community, and growth. While the VT Seva National Earth Day Project set an ambitious goal to plant 2,026 trees across all chapters for 2026, our Maryland team was determined to go above and beyond. We originally committed to 150 trees, bu

VT Seva is proud to launch our Nationwide Tree Plantation Drive 2026!🌳🌍 “Plant 2,026 Trees in 2026” is more than a goal, it’s a shared commitment across all our branches to nurture nature, serve our communities, and build a greener, healthier future. Across 21 branches, our dedicated volunteers especially our passionate youth are coming together to plant saplings, care for the environment, and sow the seeds of lasting change. Key Dates: Earth Day: April 22 Tree Plantation D

The VT Seva Detroit branch proudly celebrates the success of its Youth-Led Outreach Project 2025 , which raised over $23,800 to support the education of 65+ visually challenged students at Nethra Vidyalaya . Renowned for its commitment to holistic education, Nethra Vidyalaya empowers students to grow academically, personally, and with confidence - and this project focused on ensuring they have the resources needed to thrive. 3 Months, 28 Team Leads, $23,800+ Raised, 65+ Stu