The coronavirus pandemic is affecting tens of thousands of people in profound ways. VTSeva is stepping up efforts to aid organizations that are working to ensure food, aid and medical supplies are delivered to those who need it.
How ? VT Seva is seeking your generous donations to collectively donate to the organizations in your local areas.
How you can help ? Select the nearest branch of VT Seva you belong to and click on the donate button.
Why choose VTSeva ? VT Seva always stepped up to help the community during natural disasters and as you all know COVID-19 is declared as a pandemic and we would like to encourage our patrons to do their part in helping the people in need. You may scroll below to see the list of all natural disasters VT Seva has helped in the past.
Are my donations tax deductible ? All donations are Tax Deductible under IRS section 501 (c) (3) rules to the extent permitted by the law.
Which organizations VT Seva is supporting ? Please scroll below to know which organizations the collective donations will be sent to.
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Beneficiaries by branch
Below are all participating VTSEVA branches and the beneficiaries to whom the collected donations will be sent to. Please use form above for donations.
Albany/New York
The New York State COVID-19 Volunteer and Donation Assistant Program
Donated daily essential toiletries package and warm new blanket kits to the affected.
2014 HudHud Cyclone
Andhra Pradesh (India) Hudhud Cyclone Relief - Raised more than $30,000 USD and donated Rs. 10 lakhs ($17,000) for Chief Minister relief operations, volunteers distributed food & clothes for the people impacted.
2013 Phalin Cyclone Relief
Odisha (India) Phailin Cyclone Relief - Donated Lanterns (kerosene Lamps) to 600 families at Ganga Vihar, Kotha Buxipalli village
2011 Japan Tsunami
Japan Tsunami Relief - VTSeva donated ~$44,000 USD to Japan Government. Mainichi Shimbun/Reuters
2017 Hurricane Harvey
In response to Hurricane Harvey, VT Seva provided immediate relief by engaging more than 500 volunteers in relief efforts for 20 continuous days to serve 20,000 meals, clean 200 flood affected houses, distribute 100,000 water bottles and provide immediate medical guidance. $25,000 has been donated to Houston Mayor on December 1st, 2017.
2017 Hurricane Harvey - Katy area
Hurricane Harvey caused major devastation. In Katy area, VTSeva volunteers delivered 300 meals, water, delivered hot lunches door to door and helped clean houses!. Apart from this, VT Seva donated $25,000 to Mayor of Houston and donated $10,000 to city of Rockport
2015 Nepal Eathquake
Devastating earthquake in Nepal in May of 2015 caused damage beyond imagination. VTSeva volunteers put together a relief package costing just $32 and collectively donated to the victims.
2010 Haiti Earthquake relief
In 2010, Boston center of VTSeva organized a benefit show by showing movie "Maya Bazaar" to the audience. All proceeds were donated to UNICEF to aid the children affected by the earthquake.
2012 Hurricane Sandy Relief
In Nov 2012, VTSeva volunteers donated 547 disaster relief boxes, 9000 meals and sorted clothes for kids.
2015 Hurricane Joaquin - South Carolina
VTSeva volunteers donated $10,001 to support 1000 year flood 'Joaquin' in South Carolina.
2009 Andhra floods
5000 Flood Relief Kits, Flood relief kits to 10000 Families in 100 Villages. 300 Boats to Fishermen, Food and Free Medical Services_. Distributed 20Tons of Corn seeds worth of $100,000 to the Farmers(sufficient for 2500 Acre)
Other activity highlights of vtseva
Support to visually challenged children
In last decade, VTSeva sponsored more than 2500 visually challenged children by providing free education, food and clothing. All of this was possible only by donations generated via events, sponsorships and generous volunteers.
Free education to tribals
VTseva sponsored schools in remote villages and provided free education, food to almost 3000 tribal children each yearly in last decade, which continues to help build a strong educational foundation to tribal children.
Community volunteering
Holiday or no holiday, VTSeva volunteers across USA served at multiple community centers during Memorial day, Thanksgiving and other holidays.
Christmas food bank volunteering
Each year in most all centers of VTSeva, volunteers reach out to food banks and help with food sorting.
2018 Stanford small cell research donation
In 2018 VTSeva donated $51,479 towards Stanford for small cell Carcinoma research in memory of Mr. Srini Eravelli.
2012 Chase community Giving
VTSeva came in 3rd in 2012 Chase community giving program out of 2500 that applied. 196 charities were selected by Facebook users and VTSeva won the popular vote coming in 3rd winning a grant of $100k. The funds were utilized for two projects (Care on wheels & Equip the underprivileged children with better education facilities and technology)
2015 Child obesity walkathon
In 2015, VTSeva San Antonio held a child obesity walkathon with a mission to raise awareness and discuss preventative measures against childhood obesity, an epidemic affecting 40% of American children, through a 1 mile walk and informative lecture by Registered Dietician and exercise demonstrations by certified personal trainers.
2019 Suicide prevention walk
In 2019, Seattle center of VTSeva conducted a 5K walkathon for suicide prevention.This was followed by a seminar. All funds raised were donated to NAMI - SEATTLE
Adopt a Street
Multiple branches of VTSeva worked with the local county offices and took up "Adopt a Street" program, in which volunteers periodically go and clean the street. City of Lewisville, City of Irving, City of Southlake, Bay area, Seattle, San Antonio are some of areas served by VTSeva.
Old age homes + Senior Living
Going to Senior living or old age homes and providing help, support, serving food, reading books or simply playing a few games with the seniors are regular activities with most centers.
Burritos, Lunch or Dinner
Making burritos for lunch or preparing food for homeless shelter has been a regular activity at VTSeva centers. Youth volunteers most always call this the best fun activity they participate in. Who doesn't like making burritos ?
2017 nVidia Grant
VT Seva received a $50k grant from nVidia in 2017 to support 50 cancer screening camps aimed at preventing cervical and breast cancer in rural women in India and Nepal through VT Seva’s Bloom project. From Jan 1st, 2018 to Dec 28th, 2018, VT Seva organized 116 cancer screening camps raising awareness in more than 60,000 people and screened 10,602 women !
Playing for a cause
Volleyball ? Cricket ? Chess ? Playing for a cause has became a favorite activity for volunteers. This has helped bring the community together and have some outdoor fun, while providing for charity !.
Health awareness - International Yoga day
To raise health awareness, VTSeva volunteers started to bring community together for International Yoga day !. Apart from this regular yoga workshops, teaching of Yoga, 30 day Yoga challenge are few other activities.
