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On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, VT Seva Houston volunteers spent the day assisting The Arc of Katy. Volunteers assisted in cleaning the facility’s transportation buses by vacuuming the interiors, wiping down surfaces, and washing the exteriors. The team also weeded the pavilion area and the garden, helping keep the area neat and clean. This experience helped foster teamwork among our volunteers and a sense of community. VT Seva Houston extends its heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Sarah and Mr. Walt for providing this wonderful opportunity to serve. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaHYbZpnHQn/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

On Saturday May 16th, VT Seva Houston volunteered at the Houston Council of the Blind. It was a memorable experience interacting with the HCB community! Our volunteers assisted during their monthly meeting by passing fruits, muffins, coffee, and water to the members. VT Seva Houston looks forward to volunteering with HCB again in June! Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DZGysYRkasT/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

On May 23, 2026, VT Seva Houston proudly hosted a Graduation Celebration to honor our high school graduates. It was a memorable and joyous event that brought together families, friends, and community members to celebrate this important milestone. The evening featured inspiring and motivational speeches by our own Dr. Ranganath Kandala and Sri Vijay Jellidimudi, whose words encouraged our graduates as they prepare for the next chapter of their lives. The celebration also included fun-filled games, vibrant cultural performances by our enthusiastic youth members, and a sumptuous dinner enjoyed by all. We are incredibly proud of the accomplishments of our graduates and extend our heartfelt congratulations to: Amuktamalyada Panchangam Alekhya Sambaraj Nitya Tirumala Smahita Ponnapalli Tanvisha Sangaraboina We wish each of them continued success, happiness, and fulfillment as they embark on their exciting new journeys. Once again, congratulations to our outstanding youth on this remarkable achievement! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DaHV3U7HOpE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

On Saturday, April 18th, VT Seva Houston volunteers had the opportunity to volunteer with the Houston Council of the Blind. Volunteers assisted in serving fresh fruits and delicious food, ensuring that everyone felt comfortable and cared for throughout the gathering. This service opportunity was a truly memorable experience for our volunteers. They enjoyed interacting with members of the visually challenged community. We look forward to volunteering with the HCB next month! Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DYafdJXj8hu/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

VT Seva Houston launched its annual 2026 Walking for the Beat campaign on February 21st and concluded our campaign with our walkathon on March 21st. We would like to deeply thank you all the individuals who laced up their sneakers for our walkathon! It was an incredible day of community and spirit. Our youth began with sharing a little bit about heart health, leading some exercises in preparation for the walkathon. Subsequently, we began the walkathon! We completed the walkathon with a fun kahoot on heart health! We had an amazing turnout with 30+ participants hitting the pavement to support our mission. Thanks to your energy and the generosity of our supporters, we successfully raised over $500! These funds will go directly towards supporting the American Heart Association, where we hope to make meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. Whether you walked the full distance, cheered from the sidelines, or donated, you made this possible. Let’s keep this momentum going!

On Saturday, April 4th, VT Seva Houston volunteers spent the day assisting The Arc of Katy, an organization dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The volunteers assisted in cleaning and tidying the facility’s transportation buses — vacuuming the interiors, wiping down surfaces, and washing the exteriors. Beyond the buses, the team carefully weeded the pavilion area and the garden, helping restoring them to a more neat condition. Our volunteers enjoyed giving back to the community. This experience helped foster teamwork, compassion, and a sense of shared purpose among everyone involved. VT Seva Houston extends its heartfelt thanks to Mrs. Sarah and Mr. Walt for providing this wonderful opportunity to serve. Their guidance and support made the day very memorable.

On Saturday, February 21st, VT Seva Houston volunteered at the Houston Council of the Blind’s monthly meeting. At the meeting, they assisting in setting up and organizing food and drinks in preparation for the meeting, serving food, and tidying the meeting place after the event. Our volunteers enjoyed this experience greatly and the opportunity to meet and get to know attendees from all walks of life. We look forward to staying connected with the HCB and supporting this wonderful organization. We are very grateful for the opportunity to connect with the HCB community. Instagram link: https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FDVW8XUmj31t%2F%3Futm_source%3Dig_web_copy_link%26igsh%3DMzRlODBiNWFlZA%253D%253D%26fbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEybUhvUzJaeHVTd2U5TXZDenNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4KIuRSLXU5ecCD_OP1BS8Bmw5wwsS8mlMiVRLwlDCdkOMpcIEaZbcm6TPBFw_aem_Hp1UQ-Npot6rTpt4ZWHcAw&h=AT4uJptZ6DKN7IQKtZ6IEZcJj6ZMorcovor6ZmFDS7m0JFFB20CZWC1rnwC-y2RRAUCgo3bB_BoyuGmGyiCPmrDnfC6R2bmQPuEoJAe7Jv6S5Sc5itQkz_I5kv7diVZ69-gxnhKMhfwe8ukAD8AoyvaB5nPoq0Sn&__tn__=-UK-R&c[0]=AT6Gw9QsnKgfxXdOW6CeLOL1VseX2Li9kNS9sLGR0MPV1FP2T0KCRRRMeP830RBuvun-YBFSPQZ-KyYAxJZGQPMTqSQKw2A4aY5M1utzrBoD96q0xbK6FgJIJ35p5LJxDU9yPBbdrdsxGF4cbxe8kki7pGdP6KMlqj5t1CaFIw

On Saturday, February 7th, VT Seva volunteers assisted the Arc of Katy organization. They assisted in placing mulch in the organization’s garden and cleaning the garden beds. Our volunteers also had the opportunity to remove dried stems and unwanted vegetation, helping to restore the space. In addition to clearing the garden, volunteers assisted in creating a drainage system to support the Arc’s sprinkler system. We hope this helped the Arc in distributing water among the garden plants more evenly to ensure the plants are hydrated well. We thank our volunteers for all their dedication and enthusiasm. A special thank you to Mr. Walt for providing us a wonderful opportunity to serve and contribute to the beautification of their garden.

On Saturday, January 18th, our VT Seva Houston volunteers had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Houston Food. Together, we helped pack 13,681 meals, filling 18 pallets, and handling over 16,418 pounds of food. It was wonderful to see how much we can accomplish when we come together as a team. We are excited to return to the HFB soon! Instagram LInk: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyDL7GD96U/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

During January 2026, our youth volunteers of VT Seva Houston expressed their gratitude and appreciation to essential workers within their community for all their efforts and support. Seeing the smiles and joy as they received a token of gratitude was a highlight of each volunteer’s experience. Below, we showcase some of the acts of appreciation that our volunteers conveyed, along with Alekhya Sambaraj and Akshita Praveen. We hope to continue spreading joy and happiness within the Houston community!

A four week book drive was conducted between July 16th to August 10th, 2025. Books were dropped off at Books Between Kids, an organization supplying children’s books to at risk youth. We were able to donate 500+ children’s books! Donating books to Books Between Kids will help an at-risk child in Houston to begin building her or his very own library at home! Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTyLwXRj8NK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

As VT Seva Houston, we organized a community-wide candy drive in the weeks following Halloween, collecting unopened candy donations from local neighbourhoods. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we were able to gather over 200 pounds of candy, transforming post-holiday treats into a meaningful act of service. All donated candy was delivered to Ronald McDonald House Charities, where it helped bring comfort and joy to children and families staying there during challenging times. This initiative reflects VT Seva Houston’s commitment to service, sustainability, and community support, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to making this drive a success.

On Saturday, November 8th, our VT Seva Houston volunteers had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer at the Houston Food. We deeply thank all our volunteers who volunteered for this opportunity. Together, we helped pack 5,834 meals, filling 7 pallets, and handling over 7,000 pounds of fresh fruit. It was wonderful to see how much we can accomplish when we come together as a team. We are excited to return to the HFB soon! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14PoGspfUeT/ 1 m

On Saturday, November 1st, VT Seva Houston youth and adult volunteers supported The Arc of Katy, an organization serving individuals with intellectual disabilities. Volunteers helped refresh and reorganize various areas, including cleaning storage spaces and removing weeds to prepare the garden for fall planting. They also enjoyed assisting with the vegetable patches. It was a meaningful and rewarding experience for all. We extend our sincere thanks to The Arc of Katy and to Mr. Walt for his guidance and support throughout the service activity.Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRGXkGcEfVE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

A heartfelt thank you to all Vt Seva Houston volunteers for the wonderful participation and support at this year’s White Cane Safety Day March on October 11th,2025! Your dedication, teamwork, and cheerful spirit made the event a true success. Despite the tricky route and early start, our youth volunteers showed incredible enthusiasm and leadership every step of the way. Your energy, smiles, and willingness to help truly reflected the spirit of seva (selfless service). A special note of appreciation to all the parents and adult volunteers for your coordination, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes support—it made all the difference. Together, we not only supported an important cause but also showed how compassion and community can light the way. With gratitude and pride, VT Seva Houston Team Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17PZ2kPKmU/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQsXymdj6Gd/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==