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As part of our annual tradition, youth volunteers visited Sammamish Police Department and honored our first responders with bracelets, a custom art work designed and done by our volunteer Arnav and a pizza lunch.

This year theme for our Annual 5K Walkathon is to helps make life- saving healthcare more accessible. Hosted in partnership with JET USA, this event raised funds for Mahila Arogya Vikas, supporting free breast and cervical cancer screenings for women in underserved communities. We raised enough funds to support screening for 700 women. Also, we recognized volunteer efforts of our youth by awarding the volunteer certificates for 2025 volunteer work! Congratulations to all the youth volunteers!

Now in its third year, the Unity Cup Cricket Tournament has become one of VT Seva Seattle's signature community events. More than just a day of friendly competition, Unity Cup brings families, friends, and local businesses together to support Sound Foundations NW in building tiny homes for individuals experiencing homelessness. This year, our tournament raised enough funds to support two tiny homes, creating lasting impact for nearly 40 families over the next 20 years.

As part of our annual tradition, youth volunteers visited Mill Creek Police Department and honored our first responders with bracelets, a custom art work designed and done by our volunteer Arnav and a pizza lunch.

To commemorate 250 years of US independence, VT Seva across the nation is profiling 250 influential figures from US in various fields. Seattle youth profiled 25 of these famous personalities in the area of Arts, Media, and Culture. These are the people who have contributed significantly to this category over the last 250 years.

First ever pickleball tournament by VT Seva Seattle chapter. This event raised funds to support two cancer screening camps in India via Mahila Arogya Vikas.

This is part of VT Seva's national "2026 for 2026" initiative — planting 2,026 trees across the United States this Earth Day to support native habitat restoration, clean air, and a healthier planet for the next generation.

Volunteers helped remove invasive plants and plant native yarrow plants in Evan Creek Meadows and Pine Lake parks.

Jai Srimannarayana! With our Acharya's blessings and all your well wishes, we conducted our annual event - UTSAV on March 29th. We had more than 200 donors who attended the celebrations! We broke many of the first times with this event. The whole event was completely organized and run by youth volunteers under the guidance of Santhi garu, Kiran garu and all the Seattle EB! Youth volunteers highlighted all the great work they are doing within the local community. We had representatives from Sound Foundations NW who were the special guests for the night. This is the same organization where we were fortunate to support building 4 Tiny Homes so far through our Unity Cup cricket tournament we conduct every summer. On the global front, volunteers talked about their own personal journey including summer internships and highlighted all the 2025 achievements of Nethra and Jeeyar Gurukulam kids! It was wonderful to see kids reflect on their own personal journey through all this years in VT Seva and how they are able to connect to the impact they are creating locally and globally. Also for the first time, we created a web app specific to this event. Photos and Reactions feature were the big hit! You can see the app in action here: https://utsav-eight.vercel.app/. Event though, we typically don't do any fundraising at this donor appreciation event, some of the donors pledged through the app! Thank you!

Volunteers helped paint and build Tiny Homes at Sound Foundations Hope Factory. We also donated $9,000 we raised from 2025 Unity Cup tournament. This will enable Sound Foundations to build 2 more Tiny Homes. Each Tiny Home gives support for 60 families over its 20 year lifespan. We are tackling homelessness in Seattle one brick at a time!

Our team—including both youth and adult volunteers—rolled up their sleeves and jumped into a variety of hands-on tasks: painting, caulking, insulating panels, assembling interiors, prepping materials, and more. It was a meaningful opportunity to learn practical life skills while contributing to a cause that directly impacts our community. Beyond the work itself, we also learned about the purpose of the Tiny Home Villages—how they offer not only safe, warm shelter but also stability, dignity, and a supportive community to help residents get back on their feet. Hearing our youth share their reflections afterward was truly inspiring; the experience deepened their understanding of homelessness and the power of service. This build was especially meaningful because the VT Seva team raised funds over the summer—through our Unity Cricket Cup and Walkathon—to sponsor tiny homes. It was wonderful for our volunteers to see these contributions turn into real, tangible impact. Here’s a glimpse of the work the team put in—photos and a quick highlight reel from the day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv1cSjW3lh8

On August 24th, VT Seva Seattle conducted its annual 5K Walkathon, carrying forward the same spirit of compassion and service as the Unity Cup. The event was more than just a walk — it was a joyful celebration of unity, tradition, and purpose. From a laughter-filled scavenger hunt to the Utti challenge and the nostalgic game of Seven Stones, families, youth, and community members came together in an afternoon of play, connection, and service. Sharing stories over a picnic lunch, everyone was reminded of a simple truth: we serve with purpose, we walk together, we share love — no one is more, no one is less, we are one team, we are one VT Seva. Like the Unity Cup, the Walkathon supported our goal of building two tiny homes in partnership with Sound Foundations NW, turning every step into a pledge of hope and impact for those experiencing homelessness. We were also honored to have Barb from Sound Foundations NW join us for the occasion and present the VT Seva Service Awards for 2024, recognizing the dedication and commitment of our youth volunteers.

Today our VT Seva volunteers visited the Sammamish Police Department to present our Hearts for Heroes mementos and tie bracelets as a token of gratitude. The officers graciously gave us a full tour — from the holding cell and wellness rooms to trying on police gear and even sitting inside a patrol car! 🚓 They spoke with our volunteers about their jobs, shared advice, and appreciated our efforts to connect. One special moment came from a Sergeant who said he keeps 3 bracelets from VT Seva hanging in his patrol car — a reminder of the bonds we’ve built. ❤️ 🙏 Thank you to our amazing youth — Hemanth, Akshara, Avyukth, Achuth, Sathkrith, Shreya, Saaketh, Pranavn, Nihaal, Jay, Laya, Sai and our youngest volunteer Sragvi — for making this day so meaningful. We hope to continue this tradition for years to come, building bridges with those who protect and serve our community.

On August 15th, VT Seva youth proudly presented our handmade Hearts for Heroes mementos and bracelets to the Mill Creek Police Department. This heartfelt gesture was our way of thanking them for their dedication and service to the community. 🚓💙 A special thank you to Sushruta, Pranav, Arnav, Akshaya, Ramya, and our youngest volunteer Sragvi for leading with creativity and compassion in our very first Hearts for Heroes event at Mill Creek PD. 🙌✨ We’re also grateful to the parents who made time to bring their kids on a weekday — your support made this possible! Together, we handed over the beautiful creations our volunteers made and expressed our gratitude. It was truly meaningful to celebrate Independence Day by building bridges across our community and honoring our local heroes. ❤️🤝

August 15th, 2025 VT Seva proudly organized a 5-day Table Tennis Camp (August 11–15) in Sammamish, WA, led by youth volunteer Saicharan Vellanki, where every serve helped uplift underprivileged and visually challenged children’s education. The camp brought together high-energy training, engaging matches, and fun while serving a greater purpose — public health and education equity. All proceeds from the event went directly toward supporting the education of underprivileged and visually challenged children through VT Seva’s initiatives. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants, volunteers, and families who supported this cause. Guided by VT Seva’s mission, your involvement turned sport into service — proving that together we can make a lasting difference.