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VTS Detroit - Troy IAE VTS Club 2024-2025 Events Blog

Updated: Aug 29, 2025

During the 2024-2025 school year, the IAE VT Seva Club successfully organized and completed 20+ impactful events that brought students together to make a positive difference in our world. From innovative workshops to educational sessions, the team has remained dedicated to making a difference in our community. Here’s a look back at the incredible activities we accomplished during the 2024-2025 school year: 


Events:

Back to School Luau

Craft Kit for Children Hospital 

Play Place for Autism Kids 

Leaf Raking for Seniors 

Turkey Craft Making for Children Hospital 

Play Place for Autism Kids 

Snowman Craft Kit 

CAIR Origami Kit 

Shamrock ShakeDown 

Math Kangaroo 

DAV Flower-making Event

Mental Health Goodie Bags

Goodie Bag Distribution

Mother’s Day Greeting Card Project

DRAW

Rocking Painting

DAV Flower-making Event

Father’s Day Greeting Card Project

Super Readers Campaign 


9/14/2024 - Back To School Luau:

The IAE VTS Club conducted its first successful program for the school year 2024-2025 with Brilliant Detroit hosting their Back to School Luau. The club volunteers sorted and packed school supplies into plastic bags and placed them into backpacks. Each backpack contained a notebook, folder, book, and some other basic supplies. In total, 250 backpacks were packed. 



10/16/2024 - Craft Kit for Children Hospital:

The IAE VTS Club held their first meeting to make mini craft kits that were sent to kids in the children’s hospital. These kits consisted of a paper ghost cut-out, some eyes and mouth for it, and some stickers to decorate the craft! It was a meaningful way to kick off the first in-school event of the year. 



10/20/2024 - Play Place for Autism Kids:


Volunteers assisted with setup, pumpkin decorating, passing out cider and donuts, clean-up, and more at Play-Place’s Costumes and Candy Event for kids with special needs. The event brought joy to kids with special needs and their families. 



11/17/2024 - Leaf Raking for Seniors:

Volunteers helped rake the lawns of elders in Troy, clearing out over 20 bags of leaves in total. This was a great way to help out the community!



11/20/2024 - Turkey Craft Making for Children Hospital:

Volunteers created turkey craft kits for children in the hospital, designed for Thanksgiving. The kits included decorative items to embellish turkey cut-outs, ensuring the kids felt loved during the holiday season. It’s important to acknowledge and make them feel loved during Thanksgiving!



12/08/2024 - Play Place for Autism Kids:

Volunteers helped organize the annual Christmas Party, known as the “North Poll Stroll”, at the Play Place Autism and Special Needs Center. They helped in various things such as serving lunch, and managing games and activities. It was a great way to spend time engaging with the community!



01/13/2025 - Snowman Craft Kit:

The first event of 2025 was a great success! Volunteers came together to make 30 bags of snowman craft kits for the children at the Children Hospital in Detroit, to provide a creative and cheerful activity for the children. 



02/04/2025 - CAIR Origami Kit: 

The IAE Vt Seva club partnered with CAIR, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting COPD patients and advancing respiratory disease research. Volunteers used their creativity to make supporting cards and origami art for the patients. 



02/27/2025 - Shamrock ShakeDown:

Volunteers crafted personal and uplifting notes for the basketball players participating in the Shamrock ShakeDown, the new annual basketball tournament featuring teams from TCT, Avondale, and more. The goal was to give back to the community by providing these encouraging notes to the Special Ed students, recognizing their skills and hard work!



03/24/2025 - Math Kangaroo:

This event marked a fantastic collaboration between Troy IAE and the Troy High VTS Club! The volunteers came together to support the Math Kangaroo Competition which ensured the event ran smoothly and successfully. Volunteers helped set up testing material, managing the registration desk, proctoring the exam, and assisting students with last-minute questions.



04/01/2025 - DAV Flower-making Event

On April 1st, we had our annual DAV Forget-Me-Nots event. During this event, we created the forget-me-not flower as a symbol of remembrance and support towards veterans suffering from disabilities. To make them complete, we attached these flowers to notecards! Thanks to our focused volunteers, we reached our goal of making 1,250 flowers in a day!



04/15/2025 - Mental Health Goodie Bags

On April 14th, in the spirit of mental health awareness month coming in May, we made small mental health goodie bags for the students at IA. Each of these bags had a lollipop, sticker, fidget toy and an eraser. Mental health is just as important as physical health, shaping how we think, feel, and interact with others every day. By raising awareness and providing resources like these goodie bags, we help reduce stigma, encourage open conversations, and remind students that they are not alone in their struggles. Small acts of kindness—like these goodie bags—can spark hope, promote self-care, and create a more supportive school community for everyone. We made 541 bags, reaching our goal for this event in a day! Thanks to all of the 20 volunteers for your amazing work!!



05/06/2025 - Mother’s Day Greeting Card Project

On this day, we came together for a special Mother’s Day card-making event, creating 115 heartfelt cards for senior citizens at American House Somerset. For many seniors, Mother’s Day can be a lonely time, especially for those separated from their families. Through our handmade cards, we wanted to remind them they are seen, valued, and loved— a simple gesture that can brighten someone’s entire week. Each card was more than just paper and pencil; it was a message of gratitude and warmth, crafted with care by our 30 volunteers. Acts of kindness like these can make a real difference, offering comfort and connection to those who need it most. Thank you to everyone who joined us in spreading love and joy this Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers out there from your VTS Club!!



05/16/2025 - Rocking Painting

Students from all grades came together in the IA courtyard to paint rocks with kind and positive messages. The goal was to spread good vibes and make our school a happier place for everyone. It was a fun way for everyone to show kindness and remind each other that small, nice things can make a big difference. These kindness rocks are placed in the courtyard because it’s a special spot where students often take breaks and recharge. While spending time there, reading these uplifting messages helps create a peaceful and positive atmosphere, encouraging everyone to feel supported throughout their day. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped out and contributed to this wonderful initiative!



April-June - DAV Flower-Making Events

Over the past 2-3 months, the IAE VTS Club has been working towards appreciating Disabled American Veterans through the DAV Flowers for Good Project. Together with WIHI, Troy High, North Farmington, and IAE, we created 1250 handmade flowers each using equal materials to ultimately create 5000 handmade blue-forget-me-not flowers. All in support of DAV (Disabled American Veterans). These flowers weren’t just crafts—they were symbols of gratitude. Each one is a thank-you to the veterans who’ve served us with courage and sacrifice. A huge thank you to every single volunteer who helped along the way—whether you folded petals, sorted supplies, or just showed up with good energy. You helped make this project a great success!



06/05/2025 - Father’s Day Greeting Card Project

Our club came together last week to make special Father’s Day cards for senior citizens in our community homes. It was heartwarming to gather as a group to recognize and honor fathers and father figures, especially those who may not always get the love and appreciation they deserve. Through our handmade cards, we hope to spread kindness and brighten the days of these important members of our community. Thank you to everyone who participated—your thoughtful cards will surely bring smiles and joy to many! Wishing a wonderful Father’s Day to all the amazing dads and father figures out there!



July-August - Super Readers Campaign

The Super Readers Campaign on July 10, 14, and 17 were a success with volunteers reading to over 40 children! The Super Readers is a new initiative that involves volunteers to read a picture book to the class at Troy Preschool. Thank you so much to the volunteers who made these first few days successful! 



On 2024- 2025 school year, Troy IAE VTS showed that service is more than an action, it’s a movement of compassion, unity, and hope. Each effort became a ripple, and together we created waves of impact. With this momentum, we’re excited to dive into the coming year and make our difference shine even stronger!


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