The holiday season is all about spreading joy to everyone around you. However, not everyone experiences this spirit. By using our time and resources to raise money, we are able to help bring cheer to our community! On 12/17 and 12/19 VT Seva Detroit volunteers visited the Laurel Park Place Mall to ring bells for the Salvation Army. Singing Christmas carols and making small talk with passer-byers, we were able to bring in donations from mall visitors and bring Christmas cheer to not just the mall visitors, but also the less fortunate who gain so much from the contributions of the Salvation Army. Every year, we are so happy to end our year with this event. It brings smiles to so many faces and warmth to our hearts. We can't wait to have this opportunity again in 2026!

The holiday season is all about spreading joy to everyone around us. YB Volunteers did an excellent job in spreading the cheer and raising fund in Salvation Army Bell Ringing Event.

The holiday season is all about spreading joy to everyone around us. YB Volunteers did an excellent job in spreading the cheer and raising fund in Salvation Army Bell Ringing Event.

The 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐕𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 proudly became the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 and kicked off their journey with a meaningful holiday service event. During the holiday season, they successfully conducted their very 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 - spreading joy while giving back to the community.

The 𝐏𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐲 𝐕𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 proudly became the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 and kicked off their journey with a meaningful holiday service event. During the holiday season, they successfully conducted their very 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 - spreading joy while giving back to the community.

Troy High VTS volunteers came together on 12/15/25 to show appreciation for our police officers for their continuous dedication and hard work in protecting and keeping our community safe. The volunteers wished them happy holidays through thoughtful, handmade cards and hope the officers enjoyed them.

To make someone's *Holiday* a little more cheerful, VTSEVA Detroit Youth Board collected *about 372lbs of Non-Perishable Food Items* (Canned vegetables, Canned fruit, Cereal boxes, Peanut butter, Jelly, Mac and cheese, pasta, cookies and crackers etc) and *25 New, Unwrapped Toys in packaging*. These donations will help the Salvation Army provide food, comfort, and joy to families in need during the holidays. We can't thank enough the community that contributed to this amazing cause.

*VT Seva Detroit Capuchin Soup Kitchen Volunteering Activity Dec 13, 2025* *Impact*: Together, we served over 300 underserved & underprivileged families! VT Seva Detroit volunteers spent the morning serving at Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Detroit, which provides meals and support to homeless individuals, low-income families, and senior citizens. Volunteers worked side by side packaging meals and assembling trays that were later distributed to community members who rely on the soup kitchen daily. This meaningful experience reinforced the importance of service, teamwork, and compassion while making a real difference in our local community. These are our wonderful volunteers *Youth*: Sanjay Ramamoorthy *Adults*: Lavanya Kothapalli, Sathya Sonika, Praveen Kanumuri, Naresh Ojha, Suresh Rajan, Vanitha Gopalan

*VT Seva Detroit The Clean Love Project, Hygiene Kit Assembling Activity on December 13, 2025* *Youth lead: Drithi Bathula* *Impact:* We were able to make *200 hygiene kits, a contribution that will benefit young women & girls in the Detroit area facing difficult life situations*. A dedicated group of youth and adult volunteers partnered with The Clean Love Project. The clean love project is a vital nonprofit organization that supports women and girls by supplying essential hygiene kits to those in need across the Metro-Detroit area. The kits help women and girls feel clean and loved. The assembled kits were dropped off to Lacey & Brian from The Clean Love Project following the event. These are our wonderful volunteers who participated. *Youth Volunteers*: Drithi Bathula, Varun Aerabati, Sanjay Ramamoorthy, Lukshay Raj Are, Khanindra Raj Are, Tejas Raja Swathi Aayushi Alluri These are our adult volunteers who helped in picking up the kits & dropoff to the Clean Love Project Team Sushmitha Bathula , Suresh Rajan, Vanitha Gopalan We are sincerely grateful to The Clean Love Project for providing our volunteers with this wonderful and impactful opportunity to serve. ChatGPT said: Here’s a polished, clear, and well-organized version with improved flow and consistency while keeping your message and tone intact: *Youth Lead: Drithi Bathula* *Impact:* We assembled 200 hygiene kits, a meaningful contribution that will benefit young women and girls in the Detroit area facing challenging life situations. A dedicated group of youth and adult volunteers partnered with The Clean Love Project, a vital nonprofit organization that supports women and girls across the Metro Detroit area by providing essential hygiene kits—helping them feel clean, cared for, and empowered. Volunteers worked together to assemble the kits, which were later dropped off to Lacey and Brian from The Clean Love Project following the event. Our wonderful volunteers: *Youth Volunteers*: Drithi Bathula, Varun Aerabati, Sanjay Ramamoorthy, Lukshay Raj Are, Khanindra Raj Are, Tejas Raja,Swathi Aayushi Alluri Adult Volunteers who helped us in arranging & and drop off kits: Sushmitha Bathula, Suresh Rajan, Vanitha Gopalan We are sincerely grateful to The Clean Love Project for providing our volunteers with this impactful and meaningful opportunity to serve.

he holidays are a time to reflect on our thankfulness for the opportunities we’ve been given, and also to think about ways to make it possible for all people to have the best holiday season ever! WIHI VTS Club volunteered with Salvation Army Bell Ringing Event.

*VT Seva Detroit Dec 7, 2025 – Destined for Greatness* *Youth Lead: Ishaan Jaseen* *Impact:* Our volunteers helped support over 500 families in the Detroit area. Our volunteers made a meaningful impact by helping support more than 500 families in the Detroit area. On December 7th, 2025, youth and adult volunteers teamed up at Destined for Greatness to prepare clothing for distribution on December 18th. This wasn’t just a sorting activity—it helped set the stage for a warm, welcoming experience for community members who will be receiving these items. When families come on the 18th, the Destined for Greatness team also takes time to learn about any challenges they may be dealing with, such as job difficulties, housing instability, or personal well-being concerns. They then guide individuals toward resources that can offer real support. Our efforts directly contributed to making that environment of care and assistance possible. A big thank-you to all the adults who guided and supported the youth volunteers. *Youth Volunteers:* *Ishaan Jaseen* *Nehaan Jaseen* *Sanjay Ramamoorthy* *Rithvik Mullapudi* *Varun Aerabati* *Raja Ameya Yeddula* *Tejas Raja* *Manya Sri Narasepalli* *Arshi Narasepalli* *Harini Kopparapu* *Adult Volunteers:* *Vanitha Gopalan* *Suresh Rajan* *Nesneen Rasool* *Jaseen Shamsuddin* *Santoshi* Thank you to everyone who participated and helped support a cause that extends beyond clothing to uplift people facing real challenges.

On Dec 6, 2025, VT Seva Detroit volunteers spent the day helping at Fleece & Thank You, an organization that prepares fleece blankets for kids in hospitals. *Youth lead: Harini Kopparapu* *Impact*: *196* blankets were done which will be sent to those kids with terminal illness in hospitals, helping make them more comfortable in their rooms and making the stressful process a little less harder We learned how the blanket process works from start to finish. The fleece comes from different places around the world, gets cut by partners, and then is sent to us. Our job was to match the fleece pieces, line them up, fold them, heat-press the logo patch, and roll them into kits. These kits are later sent out to people who finish tying the blankets. After blankets are completed, they go through a hospital-grade wash and then get delivered to hospitals that request them. Kids who get the blankets can even send a thank-you video back. These are our wonderful volunteers who participated. *Youth*: Harini Kopparapu, Dhruvi Shah, Dhruva Vankayalapati, Aaryan Gajawada, Sri Samudrala, Drithi Bathula, Shanya Kota, Lukshay Raj Are, Khanindra Raj Are, Varun Aerabati, Sanjay Ramamoorthy, Swathi Aayushi Alluri *Adults:* Santoshi Kopparapu, Vanita Gopalan VT Seva Detroit expresses sincere gratitude to our volunteers for their support & Fleece&Thank you for giving these great opportunities.

On Dec 6, 2025, VT Seva Detroit volunteers spent the day helping at Fleece & Thank You, an organization that prepares fleece blankets for kids in hospitals. *Impact*: *196* blankets were done which will be sent to those kids with terminal illness in hospitals, helping make them more comfortable in their rooms and making the stressful process a little less harder

IAE club members made Braille Playing Card and send it to Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Volunteers printed out designs, cut them out, laminated them, cut them out from the lamination, and then braille was hand pressed onto the cards using a braille slate and stylus. A total of 5 decks were made!

VT Seva Detroit Nov 22, 2025 Forgotten Harvest Volunteering Event Youth Lead: Sanjay Ramamoorthy Total number of volunteers: 12 Impact: Our volunteers were able to pack over 2000 pounds of food that will be delivered to families in need by Thanksgiving, supporting the fight against hunger in our own community! In total, we were able to help 725 families! . All of our volunteers worked hard in various areas such as: • Sorting food donations in the freezer, identifying whether each item was safe for delivery, compostable, or ready for disposal • Ensuring all rescued items were properly categorized before being sent out to over 150 community partner organizations • Helping maintain a clean sorting environment