On November 18th & 19th, VT Seva Cary volunteers participated in a meal packing event organized by Rise Against Hunger in the journey to end World Hunger. More than 70 VT Seva volunteers ages ranging from 5 years old to adults, were able to give their time and be part of packing 250,000 meals this past weekend. It was eye opening to many volunteers to know how far their service will go and the impact this meal makes in the lives of less fortunate kids in some parts of the world. Kids go to school because they get the meal in school. If no meal…no education, if no education…no hope. It was an amazing experience to our volunteers to be part of this great cause that brings hope in the lives, all that starts with a meal. Rise Against Hunger reach out to remote, last-mile communities within hunger pockets designated “serious” or higher on the Global Hunger Index. They empower local communities and providing meals through local schools to incentive attendance and enable kids to obtain education.

VT Seva Cary conducted Halloween Candy drive this year also . All the collected candies dropped at Ronald McDonald's House-Durham. Our heartfull thanks to the volunteers & parents for the amazing donations. Your kindness will bring smiles to many faces and spread joy in our community.

For the October & November month, our VT-SEVA Cary volunteers participated in writing the Be Strong cards to Bone Marrow Patients. Volunteers creativity, compassion, and dedication shine through in the Be Strong Cards that have crafted for bone marrow patients. It's really generous that their time and talent to spread encouragement and support. All their efforts have made a meaningful difference and brought hope to those in need. All the cards were dropped at Amy's Ray of Sunshine is an organization that collects and delivers cards to bone marrow patients across the USA.Thank you for being a source of positivity and kindness!"

On November 4th ,VTSEVA Cary volunteers continued their service at Miracle League to support Special Need kids at the baseball tournament. Our youth volunteers paired up as a buddies to the players to encourage & helpi in different type of acts.

On November4th, VT Seva Cary youth volunteers had participated in the volunteering at the Town of Morrisville Green Day event. Volunteers helped the attendees where needed to recycle goods at different stations to ensure safe disposal. Each year, the Town of Morrisville hosts two Green Day events for community members to recycle goods that cannot be placed in residential recycling pickup and to dispose of hazardous or sensitive materials. These events are sponsored by the Public Works Department, the Sustainability Program and the Morrisville Envnvironment and Stormwater Committee, and they take place each spring and fall.

On November 4th ,VT Seva Cary youth volunteers participated in the volunteering at local Raleigh Marathon named as City of Oaks in helping out at one of the water Aid station where more than 7000 runners parctipated in it. Youth volunteers gave an outstanding support and dedication during the event. Their commitment and hard work at the Water Aid station made a significant difference in ensuring the success of the event and the well-being of the participants. Their selfless contribution as volunteers embodies the true spirit of community and service.

Over the past few years, VT Seva has connected with FS Series and we have volunteered at many of their events. On October 29, 2023, our volunteers took part in helping out at the FS Series - RDC Marathon. The volunteers worked together at a station on the runners route. Their responsibility was to distribute water and gatorade to the runners while they run, maintain a safe, organized area, and to cheer the runners on. Our volunteers played a vital role in making sure the event was well-organized and a positive experience for runners.

VT Seva Cary has partnered with the ASHA foundation to host a Halloween Hungama for Special Education kids! Our volunteers stepped up to help create an unforgettable Halloween experience for the kids. The volunteers helped children decorate paper lanterns with their artwork and helped run a parade around the vicinity holding all the lanterns up high, to spread awareness amongst all present. The ASHA foundation has said that they are truly indebted and grateful to all the volunteers for taking the time to help out for this wonderful event, and helping ASHA accomplish their mission one step at a time!

Miracle League is an organization that strikes down barriers and provides children with special needs the opportunity to play baseball. On October 14th, our volunteers visited the Durham location for the Miracle League and helped these children build friends, self-esteem, and be treated just like other athletes. VT Seva volunteers assisted players with special needs as ‘buddies’ and helped them play baseball. Whether they help a player hit the ball, catch a ball, run with them through the bases, or chop it up in the outfield, our volunteers made this experience memorable for all the children playing.Pleased with and appreciative of our service on October 14, we were invited back to volunteer for the Miracle League once again, this time in Cary. Our volunteers have been making a positive impact at the Miracle League events, showing their dedication to creating inclusive and memorable experiences for all participants. Just like they did in the past event, our volunteers were paired up with special needs players as a “buddy.” They helped the participants hit, go around bases, catch, etc., giving them the feeling of playing baseball. Our volunteers' hard work doesn’t go unnoticed as seen by our invite back and they continue to dedicate their time to make a positive impact in peoples’ lives.

On October 15, 2023, there was a half marathon and 5k run, called the Bull City Race Fest, in Cary and Durham. At the event, our volunteers played a crucial role by managing the water station and providing runners with much-needed hydration. With the backing of Duke Cancer Institute, the Bull City Race Fest remains dedicated to the fight against cancer, and our volunteers played an integral part in making this event a success. Their commitment and hard work demonstrated their unwavering support for the cause.

Over the past year, our volunteers have made countless trips to Durham Rescue Mission Women’s Center to help make a difference in our community. During this trip on October 15, 2023, our volunteers packed lunches for homeless individuals in Durham & Wake County. Their efforts in preparing, placing, and packing these meals were valuable in providing for those in need. Volunteers also took part in washing, drying, organizing, and cleaning up.

On October 8th, our enthusiastic volunteers joined the 2023 Triangle Heart Walk at PNC Arena, Raleigh, to cheer on the runners. As part of the kids station, our volunteers took many roles in making this a fun experience for children. Volunteers led fun and games such as American Heart Association Twister, a large coloring poster, and a temporary tattoo station. The support and energy provided by our volunteers were a source of encouragement and excitement for all participants. VT Seva was able to create a positive atmosphere for everyone involved and give back to the community.

On October 7th, the Town of Cary hosted a Fall Sweep to focus on the beautification of our environment. Our dedicated volunteers came together to participate in this Town of Cary Clean Up, working hard to keep our community clean. As part of this event, volunteers picked up trash and litter around Davis Drive, fueled by their commitment to keeping our community clean and green.

The Brown Bag Ministry is a non-profit that aims to make sure that no one goes to sleep hungry. We have volunteered with them many times and we are glad to have the chance to come back. For this event, volunteers packed lunches that were distributed to homeless people across Durham & Wake County. Volunteers prepared, placed, and packed these lunches so they can be shipped out to feed someone in need. Outstanding work by our cary volunteers for the Brown bag ministry event.

Adopt A Highway is an event that VTSeva Cary has taken up every quarter for the past 5 years. We clean and maintain a portion of Green Level church road and plan on continuing this in the future. Our VT Seva Youth volunteers have done a tremendous job adopting and cleaning out the highway. We have got around six bags of trash and recycling off of our street. Youth volunteers were outstanding and maintained a positive environment as well as dedication towards work.