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Friendship is a universal bond that connects hearts beyond borders, cultures, and distances. Celebrated around the world through occasions such as the International Day of Friendship on July 30, 2026. Friendship Day reminds us that kindness, understanding, and compassion have the power to bring people together and create meaningful connections across the globe. Embracing this spirit of global friendship, three VT Seva Detroit high school clubs, WIHI VTS Club, Troy IAE VTS Club, and Troy High VTS Club came together for a heartfelt service project. The students handcrafted 175 friendship bracelets, each carrying a message of love, hope, encouragement, and connection for their friends thousands of miles away. These special bracelets traveled from Michigan to Nethra Vidyalaya, Varija where VT Seva Detroit youth volunteer Akshara had the opportunity to personally deliver them during her visit to the school with her family. The simple act of sharing a handmade bracelet became a beautiful symbol of friendship between students across continents. During her visit, Akshara learned more about VT Seva’s Nethra Vidyalaya program and its mission to empower visually impaired students through education and opportunities. She was warmly welcomed by the school’s Secretary, Ms. Shireesha Latha ji, who shared the inspiring journey, vision, and impact of the school. Akshara spent time interacting with the students and distributed these friendship bracelets. The smiles, excitement, and gratitude of the students reflected the true meaning of friendship feeling remembered, valued, and connected even across thousands of miles. The visit also gave Akshara an opportunity to understand the determination and achievements of Nethra Vidyalaya students. She learned about their innovative learning methods, including the use of Braille templates, and witnessed their accomplishments in academics, sports, and activities such as robotics, swimming, and cricket at national-level competitions. These bracelets were more than just handmade gifts they became a bridge connecting young volunteers in Michigan with students in Vizag through compassion, friendship, and service. This Friendship Day initiative beautifully shows that friendship has no boundaries and that even a small gesture of kindness can connect hearts across the world. Reflections from Young Volunteers: Creating Connections Through Service For the VT Seva Detroit high school students who created these bracelets, the project was more than a service activity, it was an opportunity to send friendship, encouragement, and love to students they may never have met in person. Through their reflections, the students shared how this experience helped them understand the impact of small acts of kindness and the power of global connections. Manasa from Troy High School VTS Club: This spring I had the opportunity to help lead Troy High VTS Club's Bracelet Making Initiative to send it to Nethra Vidyalaya School. This project produced over 60+ handmade bracelets and gave our volunteers to truly reflect with empathy and kindness together. Not only did it bring joy to the children in the school but gave each and every one of us a chance to connect with kids across the world and become friends. I'm really grateful for leading this event as it truly enabled me to spread kindness to those who need it, along with my peers. Avantika from WIHI School VTS Club: WIHI VTS Club hosted a bracelet making event for creating bracelets for Nethra Vidyalaya students. It was such a great experience, hand-making bracelets, knowing it would bring joy to other children. Creating dozens of beautiful bracelets to make the students in India happy made us truly grateful for the opportunity. We had so many people come together and work on these bracelets, building our connection and friendship with others. We're thankful for all our volunteers who helped!

The VT Seva Detroit Youth Board initiated their first-ever charity walkathon in 2021. Not only was it a first for our group, but it was also a hybrid walkathon, taking place both virtually and in person. Walkathon participants were able to head to vtwalk.org, a custom website designed for this event. Rather than walking for just one day, the walkathon lasted all summer and supported two amazing causes. When someone is diagnosed with cancer, money becomes another issue on top of everything else. Angels of Hope provides financial assistance to Michigan families in need due to cancer so families can focus on supporting their loved ones. COVID-19 has hit India extremely hard, and the entire nation is in desperate need. VT Seva Bharath has been working relentlessly to support the nation with its fight against the pandemic. All the proceeds from this event were donated to Angels of Hope and Cancer Screening Camps conducted by VT Seva Bharath . It was a very successful Walkathon, raised $3214 and donated 50% to each organization. We received a Thankyou letter from Angels of hope. So proud of all youth volunteers who made a difference in so many people's lives. The first step was building a brand new website for participants to register at and track their steps on. Weeks before the walkathon, the Detroit team worked with the Dallas team to create this website. It was amazing to collaborate with other branches and the website was done very professionally. A special thanks to Dallas Branch Director, Uttam for his dedication and support towards our website development and thanks to Harish, Oviya & Priya for doing the QA testing and load testing. Thanks to Harish for creating a flyer for Walkathon. On June 18, 2021, vtwalk.org was launched at our Walkathon Kickoff Meeting. We had a ton of youth board volunteers in attendance, allowing for an interactive discussion to better understand our hybrid walkathon and the responsibilities associated with being a team lead. The youth board members who signed up as team leads created their own teams for the walkathon and motivated their team members to actively walk and track their steps. 29 team members 162 participants, 43 days walked more than 20 Million steps (1000+ miles) VT Seva Detroit has always wanted to contribute towards its healthcare pillar. In 2020, the VTS Detroit Youth Board started off by supporting the St. Mary Mercy hospital in Livonia by raising money to fund the purchase of N-95 masks and other COVID-19 treatment supplies. In 2021, the youth board continued this mission by supporting Angels of Hope and VTS Bharath’s COVID-19 relief activities. All of our 29 team leads worked incredibly hard to promote the cause and get more people to join their team. This event’s success could not have been accomplished without these team leads. Our wonderful Team Leads were Hiba, Oviya, Harish, Kaavya, Sanjith, Amogh, Supraja, Udhayaa, Srihari H, Niharika, Hrudya, Rashmitha, Nikita, Siddharth, Sai Sahasra,Abishristi, Pranav T, Saisha, Arya, Teja, Shrikha, Eesha, Kalki, Chakrika, Rohan, Sanjana, Genea, Aditi & Peter Genea, a company that provides property tech solutions, partnered with us to support our causes. 15 of their employees joined us virtually and supported our cause. Peter Trajkoski’s family also joined in his memory to support our cause. Linda Auge’s family from Trinity Health also joined us to support our cause. All of our team lead family members and friends participated in our first walkathon and made it a real success. Special shout out to Chandrashekhar ji for donating towards this great cause. For the first 42 days, all the volunteers walked virtually and motivated each other with friendly competition by logging their steps at vtwalk.org. On the 43rd day, they all met for an in-person walkathon. Suzie Jovcevski and her family also joined us in representing Angels of Hope. In-Person Walkathon was conducted on July 31, 2021 at Shiawassee Park, Farmington. Starting at 8 AM, volunteers helped with the set-up, check-in, snack distribution, and cleaning. Suzie and her family members set up a stall to explain about Angels of Hope and distributed promotional materials. Our set-up volunteers made a balloon arch, tied the balloons and ribbons on the trees in the park with the VT Seva Walkathon Flyers, arranged the tables for check-in, a t-shirt stall, and a Gatorade stall. All of our VT Seva Detroit members who all showed up chipped in all of the activities made this a true family event. Our check-in volunteers did an awesome job at the registration desk by going through the COVID-19 questionnaire and checking in walkers. Once the check-in was over, our snack table volunteers handed out gift bags to the registrants. Once again, without our amazing team, it would not be possible to hand out gift bags filled with water bottles, apples, snack bars, and hand sanitizer. Special shout out to Zahara for sponsoring water bottles, Vani for apples, Architha for snack bars and Priya for hand sanitizers. Geetha sponsored the Gatorade bottles to sell during the event. Architha & Venkat for printing out certificates for the winners. Priya for printing out the flyers to distribute in stores and parks. Sudheer for getting balloons for the arch. Our RAAS promotion volunteers were doing an awesome job in explaining our annual fundraising event RAAS to the newcomers and our t-shirt stall was handled by our treasurer and the youth volunteers. Our volunteering coordinator Vanitha made sure all of the tasks had been done properly. Priya Jaisankar, the VT Seva Detroit Youth Board Director, started our walkathon with her welcome speech. Each one of our participants walked 3000 meters! The park was lively, buzzing with happy chatter and beautiful morning weather. Many youth members began to race down the track, inspiring other adult participants to start racing to finish their 3Ks. This event was insanely fun, jovial, and light-hearted. All the moments were captured beautifully by our Media volunteers. Our wonderful volunteers who signed up to help with In-Person Walkathon were, Youth Volunteers: Amogh, Arya, Eesha, Harish, Hiba, Hrudya, Jethri, Kaavya, Oviya, Sai Sahasra, Sai Karnati, Shruthi, Siddharth, Teja & Udhayaa Adult Volunteers: Architha, Nandini, Suresh, Durga, Anitha, Geetha, Kishore, Vani, Bhanu, Sreenivas, Anand, Veena, Vanitha, Srinath, Jyothi, Sudheer & Priya Whole team was doing such an awesome job entering their steps every day during the virtual walkathon, even though it was virtual there was a friendly competition going on to see who walked more steps each day. Every night there was a statistics posted in the walkathon group to provide updates on walkathon statistics. Our special guests Latha and Suzie handed over the certificates to our winners Top 3 teams who had more steps were Hiba, Siddharth, and Genea Top 3 individuals who had more steps were Abhinav, Zahara, and Zareena Top 3 team leads who had more participants were Peter Trajkoski, Harish, and Genea Detroit Branch Director Srinath and National Secretary Sudheer and Youth Board Director Priya gave a thank you speech appreciating all the volunteers The clean-up volunteers did an amazing job at taking down all the decorations and stalls, leaving the park even better than we found it. Thanks to our Detroit Communications team (Nandini) for her continuous support in publishing content provided by event leads in all our Social media channels ( Youtube, Whatsapp, Facebook, VTSworld Blogs, and Event logs) from start to the completion of the event. Even though we had volunteers sign up for specific tasks, lots of our volunteers and participants pitched in any area without any hesitation. They made this event feel like a family event rather than a charity event. Our Detroit Team rocks without any doubt they will keep rocking and shake the world with their compassion! Watch the compilation of the VT Seva Detroit First-Ever Virtual Walkathon Video below. Please visit our Facebook page for the Live Videos (Round 1 and Round 2) captured on the event day, and also for other VT Seva Detroit events and activities. Please do like and share and spread the news about VT Seva. Blog created by: Priya Jaisankar Blog Published By: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

By Mridula Vasudevan, Mentor, VT Seva Maryland Youth Chapter One of the greatest gifts we can offer is our time! The following reflections are based on the event write-up by our youth volunteer and event lead, Anwesha Parida, whose leadership, compassion, and thoughtful planning made this senior center visit a truly memorable experience. On July 19, 2026 while millions of sports fans around the world were eagerly watching the FIFA Club World Cup Final, our VT Seva Maryland Youth Chapter volunteers made a different choice. Instead of gathering around television screens, they chose to spend their Sunday afternoon at a local senior center, bringing companionship, joy, and smiles to our elderly community members. Our Youth Chapter Mentor enjoying Music Session with seniors! As a mentor, this decision filled me with immense pride. It reflected the very essence of VT Seva's mission - placing service before self and choosing compassion over convenience. Anwesha beautifully captured the spirit of the event in her reflections: "As the lead for our Senior Center visit on July 19th at 2:30 pm, this experience has been especially meaningful to me. Spending time with the residents, organizing activities, sharing laughter, and seeing their smiles brought me so much joy. It was incredibly rewarding to know that, through our time and efforts, we could brighten their day and make them feel cared for and connected. This has been one of the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences of my journey with VT Seva." The afternoon began with an engaging trivia session that quickly became the perfect icebreaker. What started as a fun game soon transformed into something much deeper. The seniors enthusiastically answered questions in their own unique and often humorous ways, sharing stories from their lives that sparked conversations across generations. Those moments reminded us that every senior carries a lifetime of experiences and wisdom, and all they often need is someone willing to listen. A special highlight of the visit was the gentle yoga session led by our Branch Director Mrs. Sobana Vasudevan. The residents enthusiastically participated in simple stretches and breathing exercises that encouraged relaxation, movement, and wellness. Watching their smiles and enthusiasm during the session was heartwarming and demonstrated how meaningful even simple activities can be. This successful event was truly a team effort. We sincerely thank Mrs. Sandhya Kakani for her unwavering support throughout the visit and Mrs. Megan and Mrs. Deepa Parida for coordinating this wonderful opportunity for our youth to serve the community. As a Youth Chapter Mentor, I was honored to support Anwesha Parida throughout the event along with Taara Vasudevan. It was inspiring to watch our youth volunteers interact so naturally with the residents - with patience, kindness, and genuine compassion. These are the qualities that define servant leadership and the values VT Seva strives to instill in every volunteer. The Bonding! What made this day especially meaningful was not just the activities we organized, but the choices our youth made. While a major international football championship was unfolding, our volunteers demonstrated that some moments are bigger than sports. They chose to invest their time where it mattered most - creating happiness for seniors who genuinely appreciated their presence. That afternoon reinforced an important lesson: memories are not always made by watching history unfold on a screen. Sometimes, they are created by sitting beside someone, listening to their stories, sharing a laugh, offering a helping hand, or simply reminding another person that they are valued and remembered. At VT Seva, we believe that service is not measured by grand gestures but by the impact we make in another person's life. The smiles we witnessed, the conversations we shared, and the connections we built on July 19 are a testament to that belief. To Anwesha and every volunteer who chose service over spectacle - thank you. You embodied the true spirit of VT Seva and demonstrated that the greatest victories are not always won on the field; they are won in the hearts we touch through selfless service. "When the world was watching a championship unfold, our youth were quietly creating victories of compassion, one smile at a time." Trivia Questions Time!! Trivia Fun Time - Our Outreach Lead Mrs. Deepa Parida enjoying time with Seniors!! Arts Prep Time by our Event Lead Anwesha Parida! Our Youth Lead Taara Vasudevan & Mrs. Sandhya Kakani enjoying the Riddle time!

Newsletters 07-2026 2026/07 - July Newsletter - President Note - A Celebration of Service - VT Seva Canada Launch - Honoring 250 years of America - Introducing Vaidyala Seva - A Dream Realized - Champions Rise at Nethra - Upcoming Annual Events - Ways to support VT Seva VT Seva links 06-2026 2026/06 - June Newsletter - President Note - Welcoming the Visionary - VT Seva Canada Launch - Walk for Awareness & Hope - Champions Rising Barriers Falling - Father's Day Celebrations - America 250 - Ways to support VT Seva - VT Seva links 05-2026 2026/05 - May Newsletter - President Note - Change Starts in Our Own Backyard - Celebrating Academic Excellence - Nethra Students Making Waves - Save the Date for VT Seva Retreat - School Club Spotlight - Upcoming Annual Events - Ways to support VT Seva - VT Seva links 04-2026 2026/04 - Apr Newsletter - President Note - Earth Day Activities - 1st Quarter Updates - Academic Excellence in Action at Nethra Vidyalaya - Save the Date for VT Seva Retreat - Upcoming Annual Events - Know Your Branch Director - Ways to support VT Seva - VT Seva links 03-2026 2026/03 - Mar Newsletter - President Note - Rooted in Service, Nurturing Young Minds, Growing a Greener Future - Success at the Chess State Tournament - Excellence in Para Athletics - Cancer Awareness Camps - High School Club Spotlight - Upcoming Annual Events - Save the Date for VT Seva Retreat - Know Your Branch Director - Ways to support VT Seva - VT Seva links 03-2026 2025/03 - March Newsletter 02-2026 2026/02 - Feb Newsletter - Spreading Love Through Service - Summer Internship - KRUTHI - High School Club Spotlight - Save the Date for VT Seva Retreat - Know Your Team - Ways to support VT Seva - VT Seva links 01-2026 2026/01 - Jan Newsletter - Note from the President - VT Seva Presents: The Next Step - Youth Career Navigator - KRUTHI - High School Club Spotlight - National Goalball Triumph - A Year of Possibility: 2025 Review - Ways to support VT Seva - VT Seva links 12-2025 2025/12 - Dec Newsletter - Note from the President - Your Feedback Fuels Change - Our Journey in 2025 - High School Club Spotlight - Asian Youth Para Games 2025 - AGM 2025: Watch the Moments That Defined Our Year 11-2025 2025/11 - Nov Newsletter - AGM 2025 Invitation - High school club spotlight - National Glory: Nethra Swimmers Rule the Pool - National-Bound! Jeeyar Gurukulam student Qualifies in Archery - Know Your Youth Director - VT Seva annual events 10-2025 2025/10 - Oct Newsletter - Happy birthday to VT Seva - High school club spotlight - Nethra students qualified for the National Para Swimming Competition - Nethra student representing nationally in Goalball - Nethra students received the Special Jury award at WSRO - VT Seva annual events 09-2025 2025/09 - Sep Newsletter - Volunteer Excellence Awards - High School Club Spotlight - 14th Junior & Sub-Junior Para-Athletics Competition - Know your Youth Director VT Seva Annual Events -Ways to Support VT Seva -VT Seva Links

All Events Join us at our upcoming events across the country. From walkathons and tournaments to community service and cultural celebrations. VT Seva Seattle Coding Camp Looking for a fun and meaningful way to spend your summer? Enroll your child in ROAD2CODE, a live virtual coding camp designed for students ages 10–14. Whether your child is new to programming or eager to build on their skills, this camp offers an engaging introduction to Java programming through interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and exciting challenges. Date: Aug 1 - Aug 21 Time: 11 AM - 12 PM PST Location: Online Every registration helps create a lasting impact. 100% of the proceeds from the camp will support Women's Cancer Screening Camps, helping provide early detection and lifesaving healthcare services to women in need. Register VT Seva Boston Walkathon 2026 Welcome to Healthy Steps for Hope! Together, we are lacing up our sneakers and taking meaningful steps to support women's health and empowerment. Whether you're walking for your own wellness, in honor of someone you love, or simply to give back, your presence makes a massive difference. 📅 Event Details: When: Saturday, July 25th | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Where: Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH The Mission: Walk a 5K and spread hope! 💕 Want to make an even bigger impact? During checkout, you'll have the opportunity to sponsor a medical kit for underprivileged women for only $25. Let’s see how many lives we can touch together! Fill out the quick form below to secure your spot. We can't wait to see you all there, moving and making a difference! For more information about the organization, you can always visit vtseva.org/boston. Date: July 25, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM Location: Mine Falls Park, Nashua, NH Register VT Seva New Volunteer Orientation Meeting Ready to Make a Difference? Join Our New Volunteer Orientation! Your journey of service starts here. Join the orientation, discover your purpose, and become a force for positive change through VT Seva Date: July 25, 2026 Time: 5 PM PST | 7 PM CST | 8 PM EST Location: Online Join our New Volunteer Orientation Meeting to learn about VT Seva's mission, volunteer opportunities, youth leadership programs, community service initiatives, and the impact volunteers create locally and globally. Click here to join the meeting VT Seva Digital Library for Blind and Print Disabled An initiative to convert books and print material into digital content that can be accessed by the blind and visually challenged indviduals. Date: Year Around Time: Year Around Location: Online More info VT Seva Columbus Annual Event THARUN - 2026 Join us for an inspiring evening of compassion, service, and community impact at the VT Seva Columbus Annual Event – Tharun 2026. Together, we celebrate the spirit of volunteering and support meaningful initiatives that create opportunities for underprivileged children, promote healthcare awareness, and bring hope to communities in need. Your presence, participation, and generous support can help us continue making a lasting difference. Come be part of a movement where every contribution helps transform lives. Date: August 30, 2026 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM Location: Lazelle Woods Community Center Address: 8140 Sancus Blvd Westerville OH-43081 Join us. Volunteer with purpose. Donate with compassion. Together, we can make a difference. Donate VT Seva Detroit 1st Pickleball Tournament Join us for a fun-filled day of pickleball while supporting the education of visually challenged and underprivileged children. Date: August 23, 2026 Time: 9 AM - 3 PM Location: SPARC, 42775 9 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375 Register Youth Club activities Past Events Filter by Location Select Location PAST EVENT A Memorable Afternoon at the Senior Center Location: Maryland July 22, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM Anwesha Parida our Youth lead led this event and below is the write up from her. As the lead for our Senior Center visit on July 19th at 2:30 pm, this experience has been especially meaningful to me. Spending time with the residents, organizing activities, sharing laughter, and seeing their smiles brought me so much joy. It was incredibly rewarding to know that, through our time and efforts, we could brighten their day and make them feel cared for and connected. This has been one of the most fulfilling and meaningful experiences of my journey with VT Seva. The trivia questions were a wonderful icebreaker and brought so much laughter and joy to the room. The seniors had so much fun answering them in their own unique and playful ways. What made the activity even more special was hearing them share their memories and stories with us. Those moments of connection and laughter made the experience truly unforgettable. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Mrs. Sobana Vasudevan for leading a wonderful yoga activity with the seniors and making it such a special part of our visit. A special thank you to Mrs. Sandhya Kakani for stepping forward and helping us throughout the event. I am especially grateful to Mrs. Megan and Mrs. Deepa Parida for arranging and coordinating this wonderful meeting and making this opportunity possible. I would also like to sincerely thank our youth volunteers, Mridula Vasudevan and Tara Vasudevan, for supporting me throughout the event. Your time, kindness, and dedication played an important role in making this event successful. Thank you all for helping create such a meaningful and memorable experience! Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Rocks the NJ Hunger Project! Location: New Jersey July 18, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM Today, our VT Seva family showed up in a BIG way to help fight food insecurity right here in New Jersey! 🧡 A powerful team of 20 youth and 8 adult volunteers joined forces at ONE Project's 11th annual NJ Hunger Project. Together, we dedicated 4 hours of high-energy community service to help reach the massive goal of packaging 150,000 meals for low-income families. ✨ Today’s Impact by the Numbers: 👥 28 Passionate Volunteers (Our youth leaders led the way!) ⏱️ 4 Hours of non-stop, hard work. 🍲 ~6,000 Meals Packed by the VT Seva team alone! It wasn't just hard work—it was a fantastic, fun-filled event for the whole family, complete with great music, snacks, crafts, and an unforgettable community spirit. Read More PAST EVENT DAV Flower Making Location: Maryland July 18, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM VT seva youth leads and volunteers successfully completed DAV Flower making. Divya Putthana who is lead this event thanks everyone and wrote a heartfelt message below! Thank You to All Our Volunteers for "DAV Flower Making " A sincere thank you to our youth volunteers-Akanksha, Arjun, Inika, Taara, Mridula, Josh, Abhinav, Akul, Anwesha, Rohan, and Keerthi-for generously volunteering your time and contributing to the DAV flower project. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and teamwork were truly appreciated! A heartfelt thank you to our adult volunteers—Mrs. Sobana Vasudevan, Mrs. Prashamsa Muppavaram, Mrs. Shwetha Sannenalli, Mrs. Deepa Parida, Mrs. Swetha Tirumuru, Mrs. Sandhya Kakani, and my parents, Mr. Srinivasan Puttana and Mrs. Chaithanya Arem-for your generous support, time, and continued encouragement. Your contributions played an important role in making this project a success. A very special thank you to the wonderful seniors at Northampton Manor who generously participated in our Senior Center visit and helped us make the beautiful flowers for the DAV project. Your time, creativity, enthusiasm, and willingness to participate made this experience truly special and meaningful. It was a joy to spend time with you, and we deeply appreciate all your help! The project went very well, and we were able to accomplish so much because of everyone's valuable contributions and support. Thank you once again to everyone for your time, commitment, and support. Your teamwork and dedication made this project a success, and together we were able to contribute to a truly meaningful cause. #vtseva #vtsevamaryland #DAV #togetherwecan #fredrick Read More PAST EVENT NJ Project One Hunger project set up Location: New Jersey July 17, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM At Robbinsville High School, VT Seva volunteers made a significant contribution to the NJ Hunger Project: Project One today. Their responsibilities included setting up tables, connecting and taping down extension cords, and displaying banners. They also ensured that meal code papers and packing bags were organized for each table, and concluded their efforts with a cleanup of the area and the stacking of empty boxes. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA Maryland Toy drive Location: Maryland July 15, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM Giving Toys a Second Life, Sharing Smiles with Children in Need 💙🧸 samathamdvtseva 🧸💙 VT Seva Maryland – New Market Spreads Joy Through Its Community Toy Drive! 💙🧸 The VT Seva Maryland – New Market Team proudly organized a successful Toy Drive, bringing together families, youth volunteers, and the Lake Linganore Woodridge community to make a difference—one toy at a time. With the theme "Giving Toys a Second Life," the drive encouraged families to donate gently used toys that could bring happiness to children in need while also promoting sustainability by reducing waste and encouraging reuse. Together, the community donated stuffed animals, action figures, LEGO sets, toy cars, balls, bowling sets, and many more toys, which were donated to Goodwill to help brighten the lives of children. Our sincere thanks go to all the parents, community members, and volunteers whose generosity and enthusiasm made this initiative such a meaningful success. 🌟 A Message from Event Lead, Ishaan Krishnan Thank you to all the wonderful parents, and all Lake Linganore Woodridge volunteers for being a part of VT Seva Maryland New Market branch Toy Drive. Parents - thank you for your constant support and encouragement to VT Seva Maryland New Market Toy Drive. Toy drive is about Giving Toys a second Life, where we collected gently used toys to donate to the kids in need to put a smile on their face. It helps us protect our planet by reusing materials, so that we don't cause much harm to the earth. A special shout out to our Lake Linganore Woodridge community volunteer team for supporting me in planning and organizing this event. Thank you to the community people who donated to this event, for your generosity. We collected soft toys, action figures, balls, legos, stuffed animals, bowling sets, toy cars and toy animals and donated items to Goodwill. This event wouldn't be possible without few key people. Few special call outs - @Sobana auntie - for encouraging me, trusting and giving me this opportunity. This is my first event and it has given me confidence to lead and inspire me to do more. @Sandhya Kakani - adult lead - Thank you for your support and help to start the toy drive. Navaneetha Krishnan Balraj - adult - Thank you for your support by helping me with the toy drive. Reshmi Ravindran Nair - Thank you for your support by helping me with the toy drive. I would also like to sincerely thank VT Seva Maryland New Market volunteers for helping me conducting this event so seamlessly: Ethan Joseph, Vihaan Krishnan, Neil Joseph, Reyansh T and Chetan Sai Kankanala Your time, energy, and dedication truly made a genuine impact in the lives of countless children throughout the nation, and I am so grateful for each one of you. Best Regards Ishaan Krishnan VTSeva Maryland New Market Branch Read More PAST EVENT Spelling Bee – VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 Location: Maryland July 14, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM As part of the VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 celebration on June 20, 2026, the Spelling Bee brought together students from Kindergarten through 8th Grade for an engaging and educational competition that celebrated learning, confidence, and perseverance. Participants showcased their spelling abilities with enthusiasm and determination, demonstrating remarkable focus and courage as they competed on stage. The event encouraged students to challenge themselves while fostering a love for language and academic excellence. Impact: The Spelling Bee strengthened students' vocabulary, public speaking, and critical thinking skills while building confidence, resilience, and a passion for lifelong learning in a supportive community environment. Student Event Leads: Akul Pallerla and Anay Pallerla. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants, parents, volunteers, and supporters for making this event a success. Special thanks to Sobana Vasudevan, VT Seva Maryland Branch Director, for her guidance, Chetan Sai Kanakanala for co-facilitating the event, and Prashamsa Muppavaram for her invaluable support in making this initiative possible. Read More PAST EVENT Women's Ramp Walk Show – VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 Location: Maryland July 14, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM As part of the VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 celebration on June 20, 2026, the Women's Ramp Walk Show celebrated confidence, grace, and individuality. Participants took to the stage with elegance, showcasing a beautiful blend of traditional and contemporary attire while inspiring the audience with their poise and self-expression. The event highlighted the strength, diversity, and vibrant spirit of our community, creating a joyful atmosphere filled with encouragement and applause. Every participant embraced the opportunity to shine, making the ramp walk a memorable celebration of confidence and empowerment. Impact: The Women's Ramp Walk provided a platform for participants to build confidence, foster self-expression, celebrate cultural diversity, and strengthen community connections through an inclusive and uplifting experience. Event Leads: Akanksha Subramaniam and Mridula Vasudevan. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants, families, volunteers, and supporters for making this event a resounding success. We look forward to celebrating together again at future VT Seva Maryland events! Read More PAST EVENT Chess Tournament – VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 Location: Maryland July 14, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM As part of the VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 celebration on June 20, 2026, the Chess Tournament brought together nearly 30 participants of all ages for a day of strategic thinking, friendly competition, and sportsmanship. Players showcased impressive analytical skills and resilience through exciting, high-level matches while demonstrating respect and camaraderie both on and off the board. The tournament created an engaging environment where participants challenged themselves and learned from one another. Impact: The Chess Tournament fostered critical thinking, problem-solving, strategic decision-making, and sportsmanship while providing participants with an opportunity to build confidence and connect with fellow chess enthusiasts. Event Leads: Arjun Chintalapati and Mrs. Sirisha Chintalapati. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants, volunteers, and supporters for making the tournament a success. Special appreciation to the volunteer team for their assistance with tournament operations and to the VT Seva Maryland core team for their dedication in organizing this memorable event. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for next year's tournament! Read More PAST EVENT Kids Fashion Show – VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 Location: Maryland July 14, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM As part of the VT Seva Maryland Samatha Annual Day 2026 celebration on June 20, 2026, our Kids Fashion Show brought smiles, excitement, and confidence to the stage. Children from across Maryland showcased their creativity and individuality as they walked the runway with pride. Dressed in a vibrant mix of traditional Indian attire, formal wear, and imaginative costumes—including community heroes such as police officers—the participants captivated the audience with their confidence, enthusiasm, and unique personalities. Congratulations to all the participants for their wonderful performances and to the prize winners for their creativity and effort. Every child who stepped onto the runway demonstrated courage, self-expression, and confidence, making the event a memorable celebration of talent and diversity. Impact: The fashion show empowered children to build self-confidence, celebrate cultural diversity, express their creativity, and strengthen community bonds through a fun and inclusive experience. Event Leads: Mridula Vasudevan and Taara Vasudevan. A heartfelt thank you to our children, parents, volunteers, and supporters for making this event a wonderful success. We look forward to celebrating many more milestones together! Read More PAST EVENT Spreading Smiles Across Generations: VT Seva Maryland's Wellness & Henna Day at Northampton Manor Location: Maryland July 14, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM Summary of ActivitiesWellness & Mindfulness: Conducted a gentle, calming senior yoga session to promote physical relaxation.Creativity & Social Engagement: Provided custom henna art designs while exchanging generational stories and companionship.Patriotic Service Project: Collaborated with residents to handcraft DIY flowers for the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) appreciation campaign.Team RosterEvent Coordinator: Abhinav Komperla (VP, Healthcare Branch)Project Mentors: Anwesha Parida, Inika KeranahalliYoga Session Instructor: Mrs. Sobana VasudevanAttending Volunteers: Mrs. Deepa Parida, Mr. Aditya Komperla, Mridula Vasudevan, Akanksha Subramaniam, Divya Puttana, Taara Vasudevan Read More PAST EVENT Sandwich Sewa at Hindu Temple of San Antonio Location: San Antonio July 11, 2026 at 5:00:00 AM VT Seva San Antonio participated in HTSA's Sandwich Sewa benefitting Vinny's Bistro on July 11th, 2026. The branch's 18 volunteers prepared 300 peanut butter & jam sandwiches approximately. We appreciate Mrs. Chaitanya and Mr. Laxman Davuluri for sponsoring sandwiches and fruit to the homeless shelter in July on behalf of VT Seva. Read More PAST EVENT Dream wall grand opening in Trenton Location: New Jersey July 11, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM DreamWall Grand Opening VT Seva Volunteers played a crucial role in preparing for the DreamWall Grand Opening Dreams on Display mural event at Artworks in Trenton, New Jersey, on July 11th, 2026. They assisted with various setup tasks, including building tents for designated activity spaces and organizing tables for themed stations. Volunteers also prepared activity stations, packaged and sorted food, and helped organize event resources. Their efforts ensured a smooth and enjoyable experience for attendees. A total of 10 youth and 4 adult volunteers participated. Location: Trenton NJ Beneficiary: Artworks Youth : 10 Adults : 4 Total hours: 42 FB link: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1JdxahARco/?mibextid=wwXIfr Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland Hosts a Successful July 4th Community Parade! 🇺🇸 Location: Maryland July 4, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM VT Seva Maryland proudly celebrated Independence Day with a wonderful July 4th Community Parade, bringing together families, friends, and volunteers for a day filled with patriotism, unity, and fun. It was truly a memorable celebration! Akanksha Subramaniam, Event Lead, Shares this following message: I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us for our July 4th Community Parade. Seeing our community come together to celebrate Independence Day made this event incredibly special. A huge thank you to all the participants who walked together to the clubhouse with such enthusiasm and spirit. Your energy and excitement truly made the parade a success. Once everyone arrived at the clubhouse, our amazing volunteer team was ready to welcome participants with refreshing snacks and drinks. We were also thrilled to offer face painting for the children, bringing smiles and adding even more fun to the celebration. A sincere thank you to: * Inika Keranahalli * Mridula Vasudevan * Taara Vasudevan * Anwesha Parida * Swetha Tirumuru * Deepa Parida Thank you all for volunteering your time, energy, and enthusiasm. Your teamwork and willingness to help made the event run smoothly and created a welcoming experience for everyone in attendance. A very special thank you to Sobana aunty for giving us this wonderful opportunity to organize and lead this community event. Your trust, encouragement, and support mean so much to us, and we are truly grateful for the chance to serve our community through VT Seva Maryland. Happy Independence Day from VT Seva Maryland! 🇺🇸 #vtseva #vtsevamaryland Read More PAST EVENT CGFS volunteering event Location: Columbus June 28, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM Volunteered at the CGFS donation center where the 3 adult volunteers sorted clothes and organized for display in the store Read More PAST EVENT VTSEVA Detroit YB Open Door Ministry in-person event Location: Detroit June 25, 2026 at 4:00:00 AM On *June 25th, 2026*, *VT Seva Detroit Youth Board* volunteers had an amazing volunteering experience at *Open Door Food Ministries*. This food pantry serves those in need, and they serve around 400 families every week with an average of 20,000 lb of food per week. During this service event, we helped with various tasks, including those below: * Organizing bananas into bags for easy distribution * Loading food delivery carts * Disposing of expired food * Cleanup after food distribution Read More View More

Few highlights of 2025 accomplishments so far 2025 Accomplishments "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Impact by numbers to date since 2008 4000+ Free meals served daily Each free meal served feeds more than hunger—every number represents dignity, care, and compassion in action. 400+ Digital Books Every digitized book opens a new chapter for the visually challenged—each number represents knowledge without barriers. 1,254 PVSA awards Each award honors youth commitment—every number celebrates a leader in the making. 3.3 Million Cancer Screenings Early detection of cervical cancer saves lives—each number represents a future protected. 25+ USA centers VT Seva centers across the USA drive local change—each number reflects a community empowered through service. 20+ Global Relief efforts Every relief effort brings hope in crisis—each number stands for lives supported in times of need. 2,600+ Visually Challenged Students Empowered Education opens new worlds for visually challenged children—each number reflects a life illuminated with hope. 75,000+ Volunters engaged Every volunteer and act of participation strengthens our collective impact—each number reflects unity in action. 168 Youth interns Every intern gains real-world experience—each number reflects a student empowered for the future. 4,684 Service events Every event organized brings communities together—each number marks a moment of meaningful impact. 12,500+ Underprivileged Students transformed Every child educated breaks the cycle of poverty—each number represents a future transformed. 500,000+ Volunteer Hours Every volunteer and hour fuels the mission—each number tells a story of selfless service. 2025 highlights Sports IndusInd Bank Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind Although victory eluded us in the match against the Rajasthan team, we take immense pride in the extraordinary performance of our star player, 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢. Her unwavering determination and exceptional skills earned her the 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝟏 𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 on the 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐈𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧'𝐬 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝟐𝟎 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Sports Nethra Vidyalaya Shines in Sports: National Para Athletics & Nagesh Trophy Victories Nethra Vidyalaya students have once again showcased their incredible talent and determination by excelling in two prestigious national-level competitions. 23rd National Para Athletics Championship: Our athletes delivered outstanding performances, winning multiple medals and proving their excellence on the national stage. Nagesh Trophy Triumph: Nethra Vidyalaya’s blind cricket team made history by securing their 7th Nagesh Trophy title These victories stand as a testament to the unwavering commitment of our students, coaches, and supporters. Join us in celebrating their success and empowering their future! With your support, we can continue providing them with the training, equipment, and resources they need to achieve even greater milestones. Impact Coimbatore Kitchen & Toilet Construction Project At VT Seva, we believe in empowering communities by addressing fundamental needs. Today, we seek your support for a vital initiative—renovating the kitchen and constructing new toilets at Vishwa Hindu Sewa Samithi. Every contribution brings us closer to providing a safe, hygienic, and functional space for those in need. Donations are tax-deductible, and if your employer offers donation matching, your impact is doubled! Join us in this noble mission—together, we can make a lasting difference! Sports Nethra Vidyalaya Shines at 2nd KHELO India Para Games The 2nd edition of the Khelo India Para Games, held from 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎–𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢, witnessed an inspiring display of talent, perseverance, and determination from our Nethra Vidyalaya students. Competing among 𝟏,𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 from 𝟑𝟔 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, our champions left an indelible mark with their exceptional performances. VT Seva proudly supports Nethra Vidyalaya, and this victory is made possible by the generous contributions of our donors and volunteers. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧) V. Ravanni – Gold Medal Sirisha – Silver Medal 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐞𝐧) Ambati Swaraj (Degree 1st Year) – Silver Medal 𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧) Lalitha – Gold Medal V. Ravanni – Silver Medal 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧) Lalitha – Silver Medal 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐞𝐧) Ambati Swaraj – Silver Medal Sports Nethra's Golden Sprint & Bronze Blaze won at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix 2025 Two Events - Two Medals - One Champion! Our Nethra student Killaka Lalitha has set the track on fire and won the Gold Medal in 400 mts and Bronze Medal in 1500 mts. Her win is an inspiring bold statement of our Nethra students' rising dominance in para sports! Your support only fueled her dreams and others! Inspire more with your support! Sports Nethra Vidylaya Student Shatters National Record 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝! 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑳𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 200𝒎 𝑻11 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 30.04 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔! This phenomenal feat has been 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬! Let's celebrate her historic victory and wish her even greater success ahead! Way to go, Lalitha! Help students like Kilaka accomplish more! Academic achievement Nethra Vidyalaya Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate; State Topper Emerges Victorious We are thrilled to announce a truly remarkable academic achievement by the students of 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐊. 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝 has made history by securing 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝟗𝟕𝟔 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 (𝟗𝟕.𝟔%)! His success is a shining example of how your support transforms potential into excellence. But the celebration doesn't end there... 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Intermediate Second Year (2025) 𝟗𝟔% 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Intermediate First Year 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 - SSC (10th Class) at our 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐠, with students achieving outstanding marks! Environment Earth Day Activities VT Seva volunteers across the USA came together to honor Earth Day with inspiring action! Across all chapters, volunteers of all ages rolled up their sleeves to restore local parks, clean roads, promote recycling efforts, upcycling workshops, and eco awareness campaigns about protecting our environment Through these collective efforts, VT Seva proudly reaffirmed its commitment to building a greener, healthier future for generations to come. A huge thank you to all our volunteers, families, and supporters who made Earth Day 2025 a shining success! Celebration Mothers Day Events The women whose love knows no bounds are the mothers who nurture, uplift, and inspire. At VT Seva, we see the spirit of motherhood reflected in every act of service — in the hands that give, the hearts that guide, and the souls that empower others. Our youth conducted many activities around the USA to celebrate Mother's Day. They made beautiful greeting cards for the seniors in the senior centers, played bingo with them, and spent some quality time. They crafted colorful flower pots filled with love, designed personalized photo frames, and handmade gifts for their moms Impact Meet Kaif After surviving an acid attack at age 3 that left her visually impaired, Kafi began school at 8 and has now scored an incredible 95% in her CBSE class 12 exams, topping her blind school in Chandigarh. With dreams of becoming an IAS officer, Kafi is one of the many bright students supported by VT Seva through assistive devices like laptops and smartphones, in collaboration with Saksham Trust. These life-changing tools are funded by Seedlings for Education, a VT Seva Dallas initiative. Alongside, our Accessible Digital Books Project has made over 400 school, college, and competitive exam textbooks (more than 140,000 pages) available in accessible formats. Kafi’s journey shows the power of compassion, technology, and community in creating opportunities. Congratulations, Kafi — you inspire us all! Participation Nethra Vidyalaya shines at WSRO The World Science and Robotics Organization (WSRO) conducts innovation-driven competitions that inspire students to apply STEM concepts through hands-on challenges in robotics, science, and engineering. It provides a national platform for students to showcase creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills. Srushanth and Siva Shankar Sai secured Third Place in the Young Scientist Category for inventing a customized cane to support visually challenged individuals in farming. Their project has been selected for the National-level competition in Ahmedabad. Govardhan and Hemanth earned national-level entry through their impressive performance in the Balloon Car Challenge.. Sanjey Ravi and Jasmitha qualified for Nationals in the Non-Lego Line Following Robot competition. Your support has fueled access to training, mentorship, and resources, enabling visually challenged youth from Nethra Vidyalaya to turn ideas into impact. Together, we are proving that innovation knows no limits. Let’s keep empowering dreams Celebration Stars, Stripes & Celebration VT Seva branches across the country honored the spirit of freedom by giving back to the community. Volunteers and youth leaders channeled the meaning of Independence into action by organizing walkathons, sports tournaments, and other fundraising initiatives to support both local causes and our ongoing mission to empower students from Nethra Vidyalaya and Tribal Schools. While the nation celebrated its liberty, our volunteers chose to extend that liberty to others by helping ensure that underprivileged and visually challenged students have access to quality education and equal opportunities. While many spent summer relaxing, our volunteers sprang into action. They responded to urgent disaster relief needs in Liberty Hills, Leander, and Georgetown, bringing help and hope to affected communities. Beyond emergency efforts, our volunteers cleaned roads and parks, visited seniors in care homes, conducted youth-led summer camps, and supported local food banks. Across the country, countless local service initiatives are underway, and each one is making a meaningful impact on society. Thank you to all our supporters and volunteers for turning the freedom into a powerful reminder that true independence means lifting others along the way. Voice of hope Rise Together In a deeply moving interview, students from Nethra Vidyalaya shared their journey of overcoming challenges, pursuing education with determination, and embracing every opportunity despite visual impairment. Their story reflects resilience, gratitude, and the power of support from the VT Seva community. From walking unfamiliar paths with courage to dreaming of becoming a changemaker, the student's words remind us why we serve: to empower, uplift, and believe in every child's limitless potential. Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEAuog3ap8I High School clubs Empowering Future Leaders Through Service "Unleash Your Potential, Make a Difference!” At VT Seva, our youth-led clubs are more than just gatherings; they’re communities of changemakers. Across Atlanta, Austin, Charlotte, Dallas, Detroit, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia, our 32 high school clubs and 2 university clubs organized hundreds of events last school year, spreading kindness, creativity, and service across communities. Every event is an opportunity to learn, lead, and leave an impact. Whether you’re passionate about education, health, environment, or cultural initiatives, there’s a club for you. Join a VT Seva club and turn your ideas into action, your energy into change, and your time into something truly meaningful. Step in. Serve. Shine. Your journey starts here. Youth club link: https://www.vtsworld.org/youthclubs Competition Junior & Sub-Junior Para Athletics Our students from Varija Nethra Vidyalaya School brought pride to the institution at the 14th Junior & Sub-Junior Para-Athletics Competition held in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (Aug 29–31, 2025). With outstanding performances in track, field, and jumps, the team of 15 athletes secured 22 medals - 🥇 5 Gold, 🥈 11 Silver, and 🥉 6 Bronze! Highlights include K. Ravi and P. Santosh dominating the sprints, a sweep in Long Jump, and Sandhya excelling in Discus Throw and Shot Put. These achievements were made possible through the dedication of our teachers, coaches, and the unwavering support of our donors. Every medal reflects not only the talent and hard work of our students but also the belief and encouragement of our well-wishers. Together, let’s continue empowering visually challenged and underprivileged children to achieve their dreams.