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Middle School Robotics team raised $100 to support Nethra Vidyalaya students education through Can Drive

The halls of the Cranbrook Institute of Science were buzzing with spooky excitement as Troy High VTS volunteers led a day of eerie fun and laughter Families and kids dove into spooky fun with paper airplane tosses, broom hockey, and a spoon-walking race!

Troy High VTS volunteers played a key role at the Detroit Free Press Marathon, an annual race between Detroit and Windsor. They guided runners, handed out water, and helped with setup and cleanup.

VTS Troy IAE club volunteers, went to the autistic play place and helped Mrs. Jones create a paper tree and wooden hearts with families names.

VTSEVA DETROIT YOUTH BOARD has collected 113 pairs of gently used eyeglasses to donate to those in need in Sri Lanka through Sigaram Foundation. The Sigaram Foundation is a charitable organization focused on empowering marginalized Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. In Sri Lanka, frames for glasses tend to cost around 10,000 rupees, or about $119, even without lenses. In the small, off-the-grid town of Omanthai, village residents simply cannot afford these glasses. However, the demand for glasses is still needed there, and visual problems are only rising. By donating old, used glasses in good shape, participants of this drive allowed for the people of Omanthai, Sri Lanka to be prescribed and sent glasses by a local doctor free of charge. Thanks to all the participants for giving a second chance to your glasses and a better vision to those in need.

𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔 The big day arrived, and VT Seva Detroit volunteers were there bright and early, starting at 4:15 PM, to ensure everything ran smoothly. By 5:00 PM, our team was in full swing, greeting guests with cheerful smiles, guiding them through the event, and spreading the joy of Diwali. The energy was infectious, and the festive spirit was felt by all! ✨️It was a spectacular turnout — a truly jubilant celebration with sold-out food trucks, mesmerizing dance performances, vibrant stalls, and visitors dazzling in their ethnic wear! ✨ A heartfelt thank you to 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲, and the City of Novi team for their kind words of appreciation for our hardworking VT Seva Detroit volunteers. 🙏 𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭! We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing volunteers who represented VT Seva Detroit with pride: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Varun, Sanjay, Rithika, Varshini, Dhrithi, Sai Praval, Swathi, Adhip, 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Sowmya, Bhargavi, Vanitha, Suresh, Lalitha, Sushmitha, Praveen, Sreenivas, Architha, Priya, Nandhini, Jaisankar, Sudheer, Venkat, Asha 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 Novi’s 1st Diwali Fest was a beautiful celebration of community, culture, and togetherness, and VT Seva Detroit was honored to contribute to its success. From the dazzling decorations to the warm hospitality, our volunteers embodied the true spirit of Diwali—spreading light, love, and positivity. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event a resounding success! Here’s to many more celebrations filled with joy and unity.

Volunteered at Open Door Ministry to assemble free food carts for low-income families

VT Seva Detroit was proud to play a key role in helping with the City of Novi 1st Diwali event in making it a memorable event! 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡e City of Novi, Diwali Event 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, our dedicated volunteers gathered at the Novi Civic Center to deck the halls with festive decorations, setting the perfect ambiance for the upcoming Diwali celebration. A huge shoutout to our decoration crew for their creativity and hard work: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Ameya Yeddula, Sanjay Krishna, Sreya Namboodiri, Khnindra Raj Are, Lukshay Raj Are 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Sushmitha Bathula, Sreeja Krishnan, Vanitha Gopalan, Anusha Yeddula, Bhavna Patel 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 Amazing job done by 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: Sushmitha Bathula, Lakshmi Namburi 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡: Swathi, Aayushi Alluri Their efforts brought the spirit of Diwali to life, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees.

On October 11th, 2025, VTSeva Detroit collaborated with Motown Soup to help seal bags of food, put labels on food packages, and to help pack soup mixes. Together, our volunteers 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝟔𝟏 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟐𝟎 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬. Motown Soup is a non-profit organization that makes food to sell to others, and the profits that come from the food go to those who are in need at the end of the year.

Our VT Seva Detroit youth volunteers spent the morning serving at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, an organization that provides meals and support to homeless individuals, low-income families, and senior citizens in need. Together, we served over 350 people! The group worked side by side packaging meals and assembling trays that were later distributed to underprivileged members of the Detroit community who rely on the soup kitchen daily. This experience gave our youth a new perspective on the importance of helping those in need while also highlighting the power of teamwork and compassion. We are very proud of our volunteers for dedicating their time and energy to make a difference!

Troy High VTS conducted the meeting and created cancer awareness posters to show support for individuals affected by the disease as this is cancer awareness month. The experience was both meaningful and educational, bringing us together to better understand the widespread impact of cancer.

On September 28, 2025, VT Seva Detroit volunteers came together for our Fall Adopt-A-Road event, working hand in hand to keep our community cleaner and greener. With great energy and teamwork, our youth and adult volunteers cleared litter, beautified the surroundings, and showed what service through action truly means. This initiative not only keeps our roads safe and pleasant but also spreads awareness of environmental responsibility. Every small step taken today adds up to a healthier tomorrow.

We kicked off the year with our very first club meeting, where new members got to connect with us, learn more about our plans, and share ideas for future activities. Right after, our first group project brought everyone together to decorate for homecoming.

VT Seva Detroit proudly celebrated its 5th Annual Police Appreciation Day on Sept 20, 2025, at the Novi Police Department a heartfelt tradition that began five years ago as a small gesture of gratitude. Our volunteers — nearly 30 adults and youth — came together to serve lunch, desserts, and heartfelt “Thank You” cards made by our youth for the officers. Police Chief Erick Zinser and his team expressed deep appreciation for this annual moment of connection. We’re grateful to Mr. Kavikishen Kondala and Novi City Council Member Mrs. Priya Gurumurthy for joining us in honoring the officers for their service to our community.

On Make a Blanket Day 2025 in Michigan, VT Seva Detroit joined hands with community volunteers to create blankets for children in local hospitals. This collective effort helped contribute to the making of 1,000+ blankets for young patients by Fleece & Thank you. Our team alone completed over 100 blankets, transforming simple fabric into symbols of hope, comfort, and care. The event not only provided warmth to children facing medical challenges but also inspired teamwork, kindness, and a deeper sense of purpose among everyone involved.