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Thank you to the volunteers who joined us on April 19th to make Forget-Me-Not flowers for our Veterans. It was such a meaningful way to give back, and seeing everyone—from the kids to the adults—put so much care into their work was truly inspiring. As a special bonus, we were joined by four internationally trained dentists! They led a fantastic session on oral hygiene, giving us all a much-needed refresher on preventing dental diseases. Thank you Yuktha, Imran, Unseba & Naina for presenting the session!! It was the perfect blend of a "feel-good" activity and practical health wisdom for everyone! Thanks again everyone for showing up, working hard, and learning together. See you at the next one! 🌟

Big shoutout to the 9 volunteers who joined our session at Community Threads on Saturday Apr 11th! We worked hard to get the summer collection ready and organized the furniture and media sections. It’s amazing to see how a few hours of work can make such a difference. By volunteering here, we’re helping the store stay efficient so they can continue their mission of giving back to local charities. Efforts today directly helps our neighbors! Thank you for your hard work and for showing up for our community!!! 🙌

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!

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!!

VT Seva Chicago volunteers participated in a rewarding volunteering session at Bernie's Book Bank On Mar 21st 2026. Today, we were fortunate to welcome a few new volunteers to our team, enhancing our collective effort. Working collaboratively, we successfully processed thousands of books. The books we prepared will undoubtedly spark a love for reading and learning among children who may not have had access to such resources before. Thank you everyone who contributed their time and effort to this session

On Mar 15th 2026, VT Seva Chicago volunteers had great time in handcrafting Forget-Me-Not flowers to honor our veterans. This initiative was a rewarding way for the team to show our gratitude. Each flower was made with care and intention, serving as a small but sincere token of our lasting appreciation. The shared joy and sense of accomplishment made this a memorable group activity. While crafting the flowers we also played “imposter” game for extra fun. Thank you everyone for your time & participation.

On March 8th, VT Seva Chicago volunteers participated in a local Volunteer Fair to represent the organization and recruit new members. The team successfully showcased our local, national, and international initiatives, engaging with numerous visitors and welcoming over 20 new families to our WhatsApp group. It was a highly successful event with an impressive turnout.

On March 7th, our dedicated VT Seva Chicago volunteers spent a productive morning at the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The team rolled up their sleeves to tackle the "onion station," where they meticulously sorted through bulk crates to ensure only the best quality produce reached the community. After sorting, we packed them into family-sized bags, ready for distribution to local pantries. It was a morning filled with hard work, teamwork, and a few "happy tears" (thanks to the onions!). Huge thanks to everyone who came out to help fight food insecurity in our region!

On March 7th, our VT Seva Chicago volunteers participated in an event organized by Sai Temple. Volunteers gathered to prepare a community favorite: Peanut Butter & Jelly sandwiches! There’s something special about a PB&J—it’s nutritious, filling, and a true staple for those in need of a quick, healthy meal. Our team assembled these sandwiches and paired them with fresh fruit and energy bars to create complete, balanced meal bags. These were delivered to Journeys | The Road Home, helping provide immediate hunger relief to our neighbors experiencing homelessness. A huge thank you to our "sandwich squad" for their time and effort!

On February 21st, 8 dedicated VT Seva volunteers joined a high-impact packing session at Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Our team worked on the assembly line to pack MannaPack Rice—a scientifically formulated meal containing rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables, and 20 essential vitamins and minerals. These life-saving meals are specifically destined for Haiti to combat childhood malnutrition. In just one session, our small but mighty team of 8 helped prepare enough food to feed 3000 meals! Thank you to our volunteers for their time and hard work in making a global difference.

On Jan 6th 2026, 6 volunteers from Chicago branch volunteered their time at Community threads Thrift Store. It’s amazing to see how a few hours of work can make such a difference. By volunteering here, we’re helping the store stay efficient so they can continue their mission of giving back to local charities. Efforts today directly helps our neighbors!

On Saturday, Dec 20th, 2025 VTSeva Chicago volunteers packed food for those in need at Feed My Starving Children! Together, with many other volunteers, we packed a total of 194 boxes (our group 21 boxes ) which will be sent to Haiti! We also had few of the volunteers helping out with ware house activities. Thanks to Ashita,Sahithi, Ananya, Akshith, Ishani, Kiva, Inara and other adult volunteers for volunteering with us!

Chicago volunteers had a wonderful time at the Buffalo Grove Prairie Workday event! Everyone worked hard to make it a success, and it was amazing to see the effort and interest put in to sift the seeds through the screens to produce pure seeds. These seeds will be planted in spring at various locations. A big thank you to all the dedicated volunteers for their time and energy—you made the environment better!

Thank you everyone for making our VTSeva Chicago bonding event On Nov 15th! We had so much fun with all of you , getting to know each other, playing all sorts of games and celebrating award ceremony for 2024 president awards and 2025 volunteers. We hope to do more of these in the future to enhance our community and create a stronger team! Together we can make a difference! Congratulations to everyone!!  For those who missed this one, I would love to see you all for the next one. Also, a big thanks to Culvers for sponsoring food for this event! They are a great supporter for VTSeva !

On Saturday, Nov 8th, VTSeva Chicago volunteers joined together at Feed My Starving Children to help pack meals for those in need. We are deeply grateful for your time, dedication, and compassion in serving others. Thanks to your efforts, VTSeva successfully packed boxes for shipping to Haiti! It was inspiring to see everyone’s teamwork and commitment toward making a difference.