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This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Center: BOSTON Contact: Email ID: Madhavi Donepudi boston.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE VT Seva Boston Pickleball Tournament 2025 The art of true sportsmanship is not only shaped by winning, but by being able to embrace defeat, respect and participating with... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Boston's Annual Bloom Event 2025 Cancer is a disease that is impacting every single one of us directly o indirectly. Many among our friends or family have been through... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Boston's Public Speaking Competition 2025 "Words that do not cause distress, are truthful, inoffensive, and beneficial...these are declared as austerity of speech." - Bhagavad... Read More ARTICLE 1st Annual Youth Lead Basketball Tournament - VTS Boston The Journey The youth volunteers have been eager to execute this event since the very first idea of the basketball tournament in July all... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Boston - Youth Led - 1st Annual Basketball Tournament VT Seva Boston is organizing the 1st Basketball tournament, on August 31st, 2024 from 2:00 pm in Saint John’s Highschool Outdoor... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Boston Public Speaking Competition - 2024 "Communication is the human connection, which is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J Meyer Public speaking has taken... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Boston Saplings for Education “To forget to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.” -Mahatma Gandhi. Spring is the time of hope and bloom. Join us... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Boston Public Speaking & Video Contest Public Speaking: Category 1: Kindergarten- 2nd grade Topic: If you were a superhero for one day, what would be your superpower? How... Read More ARTICLE Bloom for Education - VT Seva Boston Growing your own food may be one of the most powerful steps you can take for the health of yourself, your family and your planet. You... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Boston Indian Dance Classes !! Dance is an art, paint your dream and follow it. - Steven Thompson If you love to dance and would like to learn some quick moves for 6... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT 2025 Pickleball Tournament Youth led Pickleball Tournament to support Nethravidyalaya Athletics programs. Read More PAST EVENT 3v3 Basketball Tournament A friendly competition between 6-12 graders to raise funds for the Nethravidyalaya students! Read More PAST EVENT Public speaking event A friendly competition where k-12 kids were able to express their views on a wide arrangement of topics. Read More PAST EVENT VTS Boston Volunteers at Greater Boston Food Bank Last month, a group of 15 volunteers from VT Seva Boston served at the Greater Boston Food Bank. Given this was our first time at the food bank, we were given a tour of the facility by the manager. Everyone was amazed by the vast storage room with endless boxes of food piled high. Everything was organized and packaged very neatly making it clear they have an impressive system for keeping track of the supplies. Afterwards, we were led down to the packaging room where diligent volunteers were already at work. We were impressed by the dedication of the volunteers and the managers of the food bank. For our task that day everyone worked together in an assembly line to prepare family meal boxes for those in need of assistance. Each volunteer was in charge of one or two food items to the box and passed it along the conveyor belt to the next person. From adding food items to the boxes, unpacking large quantities of food, and lifting heavy boxes, everyone had a job to do. Two volunteers at the end of the line sealed the boxes and stacked them four boxes high so they could be sent to other locations to be distributed. The family meal boxes included milk, juice, rice, pasta, beans, peanut butter, granola bars, canned fruit and veggies, and more. We put together 13,980 meals for families with a total weight of 15,600 pounds. We all enjoyed volunteering at the Greater Boston Food Bank and can’t wait to come back soon! Read More PAST EVENT BLOOM BLOOM has been a flagship program to raise funds to further the causes of education for underprivileged students and Mahila Arogya Vikas. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Boston Virtual Public Speaking Contest 2021 K-12 Students participated in the Virtual Public Speaking Contest. Based on their grade, the students spoke about how their lives have changed because of the pandemic, an influential historical figure they want to spend one day as, their thoughts on the Black Lives Matter Movement, or another major events in the past year. The participants got the opportunity to research, practice their public speaking, and share their thoughts. Read More PAST EVENT Dance Class Volunteers created a lesson plan and taught dance to students virtually. Read More PAST EVENT Clothes Drive Community members donated unneeded clothes in good condition to the Ashland Emergency Fund to help those in need during these trying times. Read More PAST EVENT Bake Sale Cookies were baked and delivered by volunteers to raise funds for education in tribal school. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA Virtual Walkathon VT Seva conducted an online virtual walkathon between the dates of August 15th and August 23rd. Along with encouraging people to exercise, the purpose of this walk was to raise money for tribal schools and improve the quality of education and healthcare in impoverished communities in India and other countries. Read More PAST EVENT Youth Led Summer Camp Despite these troubling times, children continue to grow in intelligence and creativity. Through this online camp led by youth volunteers, we helped foster this growth through various lessons and activities, keeping kids engaged. Each week consisted of a lesson plan with an interesting theme and subject. To name a few, we had a research week, fiction writing week, science week, and paper crafts week. Students from grades 1-5 were all taught according to their individual levels so that all students were able to get the same learning experience. Our youth volunteers not only led and taught this camp but promoted the camp, created the entire curriculum, and performed administrative duties. Both the students and the youth volunteers gained valuable information from this experience that can help them with their future endeavors. Read More View More

Center: DETROIT Contact: Email ID: Suresh Rajan detroit.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs RAAS 2025 VT Seva Detroit cordially invites you to the 10th Anniversary Celebration of RAAS 2025. This special event honors the resilience and achievements of visually challenged and underprivileged students. Join us on Saturday, November 15th, 2025, at 4:30 PM at 25335 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI, for an evening of music, dance, food, and entertainment. Your presence and support can help sponsor education and transform lives. For sponsorship and ticket information, please visit vtsworld.org/raas2025 . We look forward to celebrating this milestone with you! Nov 15, 2025 4:30 PM DETROIT Register Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE VT SEVA DETROIT -2024 SERVICE AWARDS "The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams and are willing to work for it." – Eleanor Roosevelt On 19 th July 2025, VT SEVA Detroit celebrated 28 of our dedicated youth volunteers who were awarded with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) and Jeeyar Award for their self-services provided to the community for the year 2024 . The awards were presented by Mayor Theresa Rich as our Guest of Honor, who reminded us of the power of servant leadership and... Read More ARTICLE VTSeva Detroit Third Quarter Blog 2025 The VT Seva Youth Board has had an incredible third quarter filled with exciting activities, heartfelt community service, and lots of smiles. From organizing successful fundraisers to participating in environmental clean-ups, our dedicated youth members have shown remarkable passion and commitment. Along this journey, we've learned valuable lessons and have done our part to spread joy and positivity throughout our community. We’re keeping it going strong as we continue to make a difference... Read More ARTICLE 2025 VT Seva Detroit Volleyball Tournament What an incredible way to wrap up the last scheduled sports event of 2025! VT Seva Detroit successfully hosted its 12th annual Volleyball on Sept 13 th 2025 , raising funds to support the education of 5 visually challenged children! The tournament featured two exciting categories: - Girls' Volleyball- Men's Volleyball For Men’s Volleyball, we had two Pools with Six teams and Five teams. Initial Pool play was Round Robin with pool that had Six teams play 21 points and pool that has Five... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Detroit’s 5th Annual Police Appreciation Day VT Seva Detroit marked a meaningful milestone this year by hosting its 5th Annual Police Appreciation Day at the Novi Police Department. What began five years ago as a small gesture of gratitude has now grown into a cherished annual tradition—one that Novi’s officers eagerly anticipate each year. As in years past, our VT Seva Detroit team provided lunch, beverages, and desserts for the on-duty officers. The department’s leadership, including Police Chief Erick Zinser and several Sergeants,... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Detroit conducts Bake sale for the Feeding Hope Program Hunger remains one of the most pressing challenges in our world today. To support VT Seva’s Feeding Hope Annadanam Program, which... Read More ARTICLE VTS Detroit - Troy High VTS Club 2024-2025 Events Blog The 2024-2025 year for VTS Troy High was an amazing and incredible year! From innovative service events to initiatives led to give back... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Detroit 2nd Annual Basketball Tournament On August 9, 2025 , VT Seva Detroit hosted its 2 nd Annual Basketball Tournament , bringing the community together for an exciting day... Read More ARTICLE VTS Detroit - WIHI VTS Club 2024-2025 Events Blog From September 2024 to May 2025, VT Seva WIHI has been actively engaged in projects that uplift our community by promoting wellness and... Read More ARTICLE VTS Detroit - Troy IAE VTS Club 2024-2025 Events Blog During the 2024-2025 school year, the IAE VT Seva Club successfully organized and completed 20+ impactful events that brought students... Read More ARTICLE VTS Detroit - NFHS VTS Club 2024-2025 Events Blog 2024-2025 was a year to remember for NFHS VTS! From creative service projects to community-focused events, our volunteers stepped up,... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - Troy IAE VTS Club - Turkey Craft Kit for Children Hospital Troy IAE VTS club members made turkey craft kids for the children in children hospital and spread the holiday cheer with them. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Detroit RaaS 2025 10th Annual Celebration Event RAAS 2025 – 10th Annual Celebration: A Grand Milestone RAAS 2025 marked our 10th Annual Celebration with 151 performers and six hours of nonstop entertainment—dances, singing, musical instruments, percussion, a show-stopper act, games, speeches and a vibrant glow-stick open dance floor. Guests enjoyed a rich food spread from fruit punch and snacks to appetizers, main courses, and desserts. Dignitaries from our beneficiary organizations, partner charities, the Southfield Deputy Police Chief, Novi Councilwoman, sponsors, and special guests graced the event. With 100+ volunteers and 300+ attendees, RAAS 2025 was a powerful display of collective kindness supporting visually challenged, underprivileged students and local community services. More updates on this year’s student-impact aspirations will follow after the November financial report. Event photos are in progress, and the live stream received wonderful feedback. A truly fulfilling day for Team Detroit. Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - WIHI VTS Club - Thanksgiving craft kits for Hospital WIHI VTS clubs members assembled 50+ thanksgiving craft kits with crayons, paper turkeys, glue, and googly eyes for children in the C.S.Mott Children hospital Read More PAST EVENT RaaS 25 Marketing and Promotional Activities Volunteering RaaS 25 Marketing & Promotional volunteering activities Our dedicated VT Seva Detroit volunteers tirelessly stood outside various grocery stores, passionately promoting RAAS 2025 and spreading awareness about VT Seva’s impactful causes. Over several weeks, we not only raised strong awareness and momentum for the RaaS event, but we also raised enough funds to support 6 children’s yearly education through our marketing and promotional activities from Sept 14th to Oct 30th at these locations: Vani Groceries, Pande Groceries (Wixom & Troy), New Bombay Groceries (Canton), Patel Groceries (Troy), India Groceries, The Hindu Temple – Annakoot, Plymouth Mumbai Market, Anand Bazar (Northville), Little India Groceries (Wixom), and Ram Creations. VT Seva Detroit sincerely thank you all for giving us permission to do promotional activities. During these events, our volunteers also encouraged kind donations, both in cash and online, to support their mission. Their hard work and commitment paid off, raising enough funds to support the education of 6 visually challenged children for an entire year.🙏 These are our volunteers who participated in RaaS25 promotions: Youth: Advithi, Sai Karnati, Rithika, Saanvi , Shraya, Kaustubh, Adhip, Kalki, Kavi, Kushi, Rathneesh, Aarush, Avni, Dhruvi, Arav, Vedtrayi, Anushka, Sai Sahasra, Ameya, Siddharth, Amogh,Jishnu Adults: Architha, Neha, Durga Nalini, Shilpa Shah, Rashmi Prasad, Lavanya , Nivedhita, Pallavi, Kanchana, Sanskruti, Srinath, Anand, Naresh, Reghunathan, Sudheer, Praveen, Suresh and Vanitha A huge round of applause and heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding efforts of these incredible volunteers!👏👏🙏 Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - Troy High VTS Club - Cranbrook Institute The halls of the Cranbrook Institute of Science were buzzing with spooky excitement as Troy High VTS volunteers led a day of eerie fun and laughter Families and kids dove into spooky fun with paper airplane tosses, broom hockey, and a spoon-walking race! Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - Troy High VTS Club - Detroit Free Press Marathon Troy High VTS volunteers played a key role at the Detroit Free Press Marathon, an annual race between Detroit and Windsor. They guided runners, handed out water, and helped with setup and cleanup. Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - Troy IAE - Play Place Decoration VTS Troy IAE club volunteers, went to the autistic play place and helped Mrs. Jones create a paper tree and wooden hearts with families names. Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit YB 2025 EYE GLASS DRIVE VTSEVA DETROIT YOUTH BOARD has collected 113 pairs of gently used eyeglasses to donate to those in need in Sri Lanka through Sigaram Foundation. The Sigaram Foundation is a charitable organization focused on empowering marginalized Tamil communities in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu. In Sri Lanka, frames for glasses tend to cost around 10,000 rupees, or about $119, even without lenses. In the small, off-the-grid town of Omanthai, village residents simply cannot afford these glasses. However, the demand for glasses is still needed there, and visual problems are only rising. By donating old, used glasses in good shape, participants of this drive allowed for the people of Omanthai, Sri Lanka to be prescribed and sent glasses by a local doctor free of charge. Thanks to all the participants for giving a second chance to your glasses and a better vision to those in need. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Detroit City of Novi Diwali Day October 16th Volunteering 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐢 𝐃𝐢𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟔 The big day arrived, and VT Seva Detroit volunteers were there bright and early, starting at 4:15 PM, to ensure everything ran smoothly. By 5:00 PM, our team was in full swing, greeting guests with cheerful smiles, guiding them through the event, and spreading the joy of Diwali. The energy was infectious, and the festive spirit was felt by all! ✨️It was a spectacular turnout — a truly jubilant celebration with sold-out food trucks, mesmerizing dance performances, vibrant stalls, and visitors dazzling in their ethnic wear! ✨ A heartfelt thank you to 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐲𝐚 𝐆𝐮𝐫𝐮𝐦𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐲, and the City of Novi team for their kind words of appreciation for our hardworking VT Seva Detroit volunteers. 🙏 𝐊𝐮𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲, 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐬𝐦, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭! We’re incredibly grateful to our amazing volunteers who represented VT Seva Detroit with pride: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Varun, Sanjay, Rithika, Varshini, Dhrithi, Sai Praval, Swathi, Adhip, 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Sowmya, Bhargavi, Vanitha, Suresh, Lalitha, Sushmitha, Praveen, Sreenivas, Architha, Priya, Nandhini, Jaisankar, Sudheer, Venkat, Asha 𝐀 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 Novi’s 1st Diwali Fest was a beautiful celebration of community, culture, and togetherness, and VT Seva Detroit was honored to contribute to its success. From the dazzling decorations to the warm hospitality, our volunteers embodied the true spirit of Diwali—spreading light, love, and positivity. Thank you to everyone who joined us in making this event a resounding success! Here’s to many more celebrations filled with joy and unity. Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - WIHI Club - Open Door Ministry Volunteered at Open Door Ministry to assemble free food carts for low-income families Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Detroit volunteers help with City of Novi Diwali Day DECOR Setup volunteering VT Seva Detroit was proud to play a key role in helping with the City of Novi 1st Diwali event in making it a memorable event! 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡e City of Novi, Diwali Event 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟐, our dedicated volunteers gathered at the Novi Civic Center to deck the halls with festive decorations, setting the perfect ambiance for the upcoming Diwali celebration. A huge shoutout to our decoration crew for their creativity and hard work: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Ameya Yeddula, Sanjay Krishna, Sreya Namboodiri, Khnindra Raj Are, Lukshay Raj Are 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Sushmitha Bathula, Sreeja Krishnan, Vanitha Gopalan, Anusha Yeddula, Bhavna Patel 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟏𝟑𝐭𝐡 Amazing job done by 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬: Sushmitha Bathula, Lakshmi Namburi 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡: Swathi, Aayushi Alluri Their efforts brought the spirit of Diwali to life, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all attendees. Read More PAST EVENT 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟏𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍 𝐒𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐕𝐎𝐋𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 On October 11th, 2025, VTSeva Detroit collaborated with Motown Soup to help seal bags of food, put labels on food packages, and to help pack soup mixes. Together, our volunteers 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝟔𝟏 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬, 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐯𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐦𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝟐𝟐𝟎 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐬. Motown Soup is a non-profit organization that makes food to sell to others, and the profits that come from the food go to those who are in need at the end of the year. Read More PAST EVENT 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐢𝐭 𝐎𝐜𝐭 𝟒, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 Capuchin Soup 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 Our VT Seva Detroit youth volunteers spent the morning serving at the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit, an organization that provides meals and support to homeless individuals, low-income families, and senior citizens in need. Together, we served over 350 people! The group worked side by side packaging meals and assembling trays that were later distributed to underprivileged members of the Detroit community who rely on the soup kitchen daily. This experience gave our youth a new perspective on the importance of helping those in need while also highlighting the power of teamwork and compassion. We are very proud of our volunteers for dedicating their time and energy to make a difference! Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - Troy High - Cancer Awareness Poster and Club Meeting Troy High VTS conducted the meeting and created cancer awareness posters to show support for individuals affected by the disease as this is cancer awareness month. The experience was both meaningful and educational, bringing us together to better understand the widespread impact of cancer. Read More PAST EVENT VTS Detroit - Fall - Adopt A Road event On September 28, 2025, VT Seva Detroit volunteers came together for our Fall Adopt-A-Road event, working hand in hand to keep our community cleaner and greener. With great energy and teamwork, our youth and adult volunteers cleared litter, beautified the surroundings, and showed what service through action truly means. This initiative not only keeps our roads safe and pleasant but also spreads awareness of environmental responsibility. Every small step taken today adds up to a healthier tomorrow. Read More View More

New Jersey, NJ School & College Youth Clubs Welcome to VT Seva youth club - a dynamic group of young changemakers committed to making a real difference in the world. We volunteer our time and energy to support a wide range of impactful causes, including helping the visually challenged, uplifting underprivileged communities, protecting the environment, participating in meaningful community service, and promoting health and wellness. Through hands-on projects, awareness drives, and service events, we turn compassion into action. Whether you're passionate about giving back or looking to grow as a leader, this is your chance to be part of something bigger than yourself. Come be the voice, the heart, and the helping hand — we need you. Impact Create change through hands-on service Leadership Grow skills while leading with purpose. Connection Bond with youth who care and act. Purpose Serve causes that truly matter. "Be the spark — one voice, one action, one youth can ignite a movement." Current Clubs High School East Windsor Township, NJ - Highstown High School Leads: Events Load more

Center: ORLANDO Contact: Email ID: Rao Chadhuvula orlando.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT Volunteering service at Clean the World Sorting through incoming product from hospitality partners and preparing it to be processed for Recycle. Boxing Soap bars for distribution to needy in 3rd world countries. Read More View More

Visually Challenged education VT Seva with your donations, supports year long facilities that provide living quarters, food, education and special equipment needed for the visually challenged children. 1/7 Our Impact 2800+ Empowered Visually Challeged Children 4000+ Meals provided each day 100+ Sports and other events 450+ Events at 25+ centers in a year in USA Quick links USA community service Up Underprivileged education Up Read articles Up Read newsletter Up USA Youth Volunteering Up Find my banch Up Sponsor food Up Decade of service Up Donate and make a difference today 1/8 SPONSOR FOOD Make your day special Turn a special day into a meaning one - celebrate your birthday, anniversary, or honor the memory of a loved one by sponsoring a day of free meals for children at our school. Your gesture will fill hearts and plates with warmth and gratitude Sponsor food today Support facilities Learn more about our initiatives and join the thousands of donors and volunteers making a difference to the community you live in and across borders Free food Nutritious food served free every day of the year Leadership opportunities Like any other school, speech, debate and leadership opportunities are encouraged Competitive sports Students participate in numerous sports activities through out the year iand have won many awards. Read our blog posts below for additional inspiring results Special equipment Visually challenged children need special equipment for education, including special speaking software and Braille books. These are provided at the facility free of cost Extra curricular activities The schools provide many extra curricular activities including music, sports, yoga and physical exercise. Special equipment Visually challenged children need equipment that can help them read, hear. Your donations provide for these special equipment, maintenance and upgrades. Trending Stories All Articles 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝟏𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 & 𝐒𝐮𝐛-𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐆𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐫 We are proud to share the remarkable achievements of our students from 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥, who... Austin-Vasudha- Beats for a Cause Celebrating Cultures | Empowering Vision | Uniting Communities VTSeva Austin youth board is thrilled to present our 5th Annual... Kranthi Program at Nethra Vidyalaya – December 8th On December 8th, Nethra Vidyalaya successfully hosted the Kranthi Program, an initiative inspired by VT Seva’s impactful fundraising... VT Seva Detroit 5th Annual Outreach Project: A Resounding Success in 2024 The VT Seva Detroit branch is thrilled to announce the overwhelming success of its Youth-Led Outreach Project in 2024, which aimed to... VT Seva Atlanta - Feeding hope, your special day, their special meal!! https://www.vtsworld.org/specialoccassion June 29th 2024 June 27th 2024 June 26th 2024 January 23rd 2024 Birthday occasion at Netra... VT Seva Detroit Youth Board Outreach - 2023 Positive world change is seldom achieved by one person; more often than not, amazing things happen when like-minded people are committed... Nethra Vidyalaya Students won 14 medals in 12th National Paralympics 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐮𝐣𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 jointly organized 𝟏𝟐𝐭𝐡... VT SEVA Detroit Public Speaking Workshop - 2023 "Communication is the human connection, which is the key to personal and career success.” – Paul J Meyer Public speaking has taken a... VT Seva Detroit Youth Board 3rd Outreach – 2022 “No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it.” – Brooker T. Washington VT Seva Detroit Youth Board Members... T-Mobile empowers the visually challenged The only thing that is worse than being blind is having sight but no vision - Helen Keller The VolunT Grants Program provides T-Mobile US... My internship - An in-depth reflection By Srikrishna Kataru Summer of 2022 Bayarea, CA Hello. My name is Srikrishna and I am a rising 6th grader. This summer, I attended... VT SEVA Detroit Youth Board 2nd Outreach - 2021 "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” –... Ford CEO Visited VT Seva Detroit 2021 Soccer Tournament 2021 VT SEVA DETROIT: SOCCER FOR A CAUSE We had a very successful 1st VT Seva Detroit Soccer Tournament back in 2019. But 2020 proved to... Sisters sponsor 3D science models to their brothers and sisters at Netra Vidyalaya School in India Just like the seedlings that grow into big plants and bear fruits and vegetables, we wish that the dreams of the kids at Netra Vidyalaya... Netra Vidyalaya Students Bag Top Ranks in PG Admission at Top Universities Netra Vidyalaya Degree College for Visually Challenged has always stood in the top of the line for ensuring its students are well... Meet Ravindra Vangapandu - T20 Champion Jan 22, 2020: VT Seva congratulates Gopalachari K and Ravindra Vangapandu who represented Andhra Padesh at the IndusInd Nagesh T20... Proud to Introduce our Alumni from College for Visually Challenged What can be more satisfying than seeing the fruits of your hard work? Knowing you were instrumental in shaping up someone's future? We... VT Seva Volleyball Tournament 2019 Awesome job by the team, VT Seva Detroit team successfully organized the 7th Annual Volleyball/Throwball Tournament. About 13 teams... VT Seva Detroit First Annual Soccer Tournament : A Grand Success VT Seva Detroit Organized its first ever Annual soccer tournament Blind and Visually Challenged kids showed their excellence in SSC 2019 Results VT Seva supported School for Blind and Visually challenged scored 100 % in SSC 2019. Students worked hard to achieve this result. They... 8th Rank in State Level Intermediate College Exams We are proud to announce that VT Seva supported Netra Vidyalaya student Ms. Gopi Tejaswi stood out as State 8th Ranker among visually... Netra students win BIG at Asian Para Games - News April 17, 2019 - VT Seva supported Nethra Vidyalaya students gave excellent performance in Asian Track and Turf Federation... Make it Memorable! We all have special days in our life such as birthdays, anniversaries and graduation ceremonies. Make it extra special with a pledge to... 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Center: TAMPA Contact: Email ID: Sreeram Nagulu tampa.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE Covid-19 Response - VT Seva Tampa tackles hunger and health care ppe needs In wake of COVID-19 pandemic, VT Seva Tampa team came together to support the local community as part of VT Seva’s nation-wide campaign... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT Books For Africa- book drive VT Seva Tampa collaborates with Books For Africa to improve access to education for children across Africa by collecting and donating gently used books. VT Seva (Volunteering Together for Service and Education) is a nonprofit organization that empowers youth to lead service initiatives focused on education, health, and community development. As part of this mission, the Tampa chapter organizes book drives to support global literacy through Books For Africa, the largest shipper of donated books to the African continent. Community members are encouraged to contribute children’s books, which are collected at drop-off points and sent to African schools and libraries. Students and student ambassadors lead the effort, planning drives, coordinating collections, and spreading awareness, while earning volunteer hours and developing leadership skills. This initiative not only helps close the educational resource gap abroad but also encourages responsibility and socialization among students in the Tampa area. Sign up and start collecting the books. Regular student sign up: https://bit.ly/books4Africa student ambassador sign up: https://bit.ly/books4africaambassador Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Tampa - Feeding Tampa Bay VT Seva Tampa Team volunteered at Feeding Tampa Bay with 20 volunteers and helped in sorting the food. Thank you all who joined today with us in serving the community. Thank you to all parents for the encouragement and support. Read More PAST EVENT TAMPA Food preparation, serving and cloth donation sorting VT Seva Tampa team volunteered at local Metropolitan Ministries in preparing and serving food for the needy and sorting cloth donations in the Thrift store. A total of 14 kids and 4 parents volunteered today and kids had a great experience in learning and serving the community. Read More PAST EVENT Food preparation and Cloth donation sorting VT Seva Tampa team volunteered at Metropolitan Ministries in preparing food for the needy and sorting cloth donations in the Thrift store. A total of 17 kids and 5 parents volunteered today and kids had a great experience in learning and serving the community. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Tampa - Feeding Tampa Bay Youth volunteers from VT Seva Tampa Bay volunteered at Feeding Tampa Bay in sorting and packaging food. All together we sorted and packaged about 6000+ lbs of food. We appreciate all the contributions of youth and parent volunteers. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Tampa - Metro Ministries VT Seva Tampa Bay team helped in setting up the food donation for elderly and under privileged families in the kitchen and dining. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Tampa - Feeding Tampa Bay VT Seva Tampa Bay volunteers sorted and packaged food for under privileged at Feeding Tampa Bay Read More PAST EVENT Atlanta Volunteer Appreciation & Subha Kickoff event Volunteer Appreciation & Subha Kickoff event was very well executed. Atlanta youths spearheaded this event, MC the event, and presented VT Seva Mission & Vision, Subha kickoff, and Kahoot which was highly appreciated by all. Dr. Madhu Nemani welcomed all and shared her why of joining VT Seva and her visit to Nethra Vidhyalaya in July 2022. Hithesh Gazzala presented Atlanta 2021 & 2022 initiatives and projects which was highly appreciated by all. Afterwards, youths shared their experience of volunteering under VT Seva which was very inspiring & rewarding. We delivered more than 100 certificates to VT Seva Summer Camp students, youth tutors, and mentors. We acknowledged last year sponsors and they agreed to support the cause this year as well. Krishnakanthji shared inspiring messages and galvanized Atlanta youths. Subha kickoff provided 10 pledges to support the education of visually challenged kids. Our goal this year is to support the education of 125 kids. The energy, synergy of Atlanta youths and adults was very inspiring and worth appreciating. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA TAMPA Metro Ministries Metro Ministries ..Sort and help the residents to sort the food and clothes and help them prepare a meal and every month it will be a different task Read More View More

Newsletters 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 08-2025 2025/08 - Aug Newsletter -Note from the President -MAV 1500 Camps: A Movement of Service in Action -Union Fest -Tribute to Bharath -High School Clubs -Know your Youth Director -VT Seva Annual Events -Ways to Support VT Seva -VT Seva Links 07-2025 2025/07- July Newsletter -Note from President -A Voice of Strength and Hope -Celebrate Freedom through Service -Nethra Shines at WSRO - heading to National -Know Your Branch Director -VT Seva Annual Events 06-2025 2025/06- June Newsletter -Note from President -VT Seva Retreat -Father's Day Wishes -Hamsika Siddigari Lifts Nethra to Glory with IBSA Gold! -Empowering Vision: Nethra Junior College Opens in Vizag -Yoga Day celebrations in Nethra & Tribal schools -Nethra Vidyalaya’s Ajay Makes His Mark on the National Field -VT Seva Annual Events 05-2025 2025/05 - May Newsletter - Note from President - Happy Memorial Day - VT Seva Conference - Mother's Day Celebration - Meet Kaif - Jeeyar Gurukulam Students Excel in Public Exams - VT Seva Annual Events - Know your Branch Director- 04-2025 2025/04 - Apr Newsletter - VT Seva's 2025 1st quarter accomplishments - Earth Day Activities - Nethra Vidyalaya Students Achieve 100% Pass Rate; State Topper Emerges Victorious - Jeeyar Gurukulam Students secure high scores in the MPC exam - Nethra Vidylaya Student Shatters National Record - A New Era of Excellence Begins! - VT Seva Annual Events - Know your Branch Director 03-2025 2025/03 - Mar Newsletter -Career Compass Series -International Women's Day -Nethra's Golden Sprint & Bronze Blaze won at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix -Nethra Vidyalaya shines at the 2nd KHELO India Para Games -VT Seva Annual Events -Know your VTS RISE Team 02-2025 2025/02 - Feb Newsletter - 2024 Nethra & Jeeyar Gurukulam Students Accomplishments -Coimbatore Kitchen & Toilet Construction Project -Nethra Vidyalaya Shines in Sports: National Para Athletics & Nagesh Trophy Victories -Summer Internship Program -VT Seva Columbus & Seattle Annual Event -Know your VTS RISE Team 01-2025 2025/01 - Jan Newsletter - 2024 Annual Stats - LA Wildfire Relief - IndusInd Bank Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind - Summer Internship Program - VTS Dallas Annual Event Program - Know your VTS RISE Team Members 12-2024 2024/12 - Dec Newsletter - Nethra students advancing to National - Kruthi - Know your National Board - AGM Recording

Center: CINCINNATI Contact: Email ID: Aparna Chada cincinnati.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities At VT Seva location, we have multiple volunteering opportunities and ongoing events. Youth volunteers can participate in the volunteering events and if interested can accumulate hours towards President's Volunteer service awards. Rules apply. Please check out link for additional details. Please contact me for additional information. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs VIKAS 2025 CINCINNATI We warmly invite you, your family, and friends to a memorable evening filled with giving, celebration, fun, and delicious food at our 2025 VIKAS event! Let’s come together to support VT Seva’s mission to empower visually challenged and underprivileged students in our community. Event Details: • Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025 • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM • Location: Countryside YMCA, 1699 Deerfield Road, Lebanon, OH 45036. This event is free for all—bring your friends and show your support for volunteering, service, and community upliftment. Let’s make a difference together! For more details, please visit: www.vtsworld.org/branch/Cincinnati Dec 13, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cincinnati Donate Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE VT Seva Cincinnati Art Workshop VT Seva Cincinnati is so excited to conduct Art Workshop for the summer of 2023 Date : Session 1: June 26 - June 30, Session 2: ... Read More ARTICLE VTS Cincinnati Summer College Readiness Seminar VTS Cincinnati presents the most needed Seminar for any high schoolers! Please make sure to join on July 9, 2023 from 2:30-4:00 PM to... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Cincinnati Quiz on Ramayana & Mahabaratha Wonderful opportunity for kids to learn and brush up their knowledge on Ramayana & Mahabaratha. We encourage all to register at the below... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT October M25 Volunteer Day Paired & Packed gloves at Mathew 25 Read More PAST EVENT Cincinnati Annual Event Expose Youth Volunteers spread the word about VT Seva and the upcoming Annual Event. Read More PAST EVENT Cincinnati Annual Plant Sale Fundraising Sell Indian Vegetable plants and help youth run the fundraising Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Cincinnati - Valentines Day Flower Sale Flower sale for Valentines Day Read More PAST EVENT Summer Tennis Camp Summer tennis camp for kids is a 4 week or 8 week program where youth volunteers teach playing tennis from basic to advanced levels while making it fun Read More PAST EVENT Volunteering at a local non-profit Volunteering at the international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization, Matthew 25: Ministries! VT Seva volunteers helped sort out clothing of about 50 boxes Read More PAST EVENT PLant Sale Plant Sale by VT Seva Youth Volunteers to raise funds for the Nethra Vidyalaya Read More PAST EVENT Food packing at Child hope International on 8/15, few volunteers from VTSeva - Cincinnati participated at Child hope international in packing high protein food for hungry children in Honduras. Kudos to them Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Cincinnati @ Matthew 25 Ministries Matthew 25: Ministries helps the poorest of the poor and disaster victims throughout the United States and around the world. They accept product donations of misprinted, slightly damaged, over-stocked or gently used supplies from corporations, organizations and individuals nationwide. Today VT Seva volunteers sorted, counted, packaged the donated goods and put on pallets ready for shipment to various parts of the world. Read More View More

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Sponsor a meal on your special day Feeding Hope Feeding Hope Feeding Hope Feeding Hope Sponsor a meal on your special day 1/5 "Celebrate or commemorate your special occasions of your loved ones by providing essential meals to Nethra Vidyalaya school, colleges for visually challenged children and underprivileged students in Tribal schools." Nethra School: $120 Nethra College: $180 School for Tribal: $200 Sponsor all 3 Schools: $500 Popular days: Birthday, Anniversary, Graduation, Arrangetram, in loving memory of someone -- whatever be the special occasion, make it extra special by feeding those in need. 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫, 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐥, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞. We kindly request you to submit your Special occasions requests, and we will schedule them once the schools reopen. We thank you for your continued support How to Sponsor: Choose the option that you would like to pick & click continue below Fill in all the required information & click continue Fill in the payment details and submit the request You will receive a confirmation email from VT Seva thanking you for your payment. Next, our Feeding Hope coordinator will be in touch with you over phone after the special occasion is celebrated. We kindly request you to make your generous donations at least 2 days before the event for seamless execution to account for time differences with India. If you miss the date, kindly choose the next available date so you can celebrate with our students. Disclaimer: We send pictures and video messages from the Nethra Vidyalaya Schools/College students on the day of your special occasion through Whatsapp/Phone text message upon receiving them from our India coordinators. Due to the time difference, holidays, or some unexpected situations, there may be a delay in sharing the pictures/video. Thanks for your understanding & support. For any questions please contact: Email: feedaschool@vtsworld.org Please watch the behind-the-scenes video and hear it from our students. Testimonials A joy that's shared is a joy made double! Feeding Hope; a heartfelt initiative that commemorates special occasions of loved ones by providing essential meals to Nethra Vidyalaya school, colleges, and Tribal school children. Our boarding students are provided with highly nutritious & sumptous Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner a day & our non-residential students are provided lunch meals. Contributing to this initiative becomes a meaningful tribute, weaving together the spirit of celebration to benefit the community in a profoundly impactful way. Prashanthi Velaga, Austin I am filled with gratitude and joy to be a part of a program, which uplifts and supports young people who embody resilience, determination, and talent in every sense. These students are not defined by their challenges, but by their remarkable abilities, spirit, and aspirations. Feeding Hope is our way of standing beside them—not out of charity, but out of respect and solidarity for their hard work and pursuit of excellence. It’s about making sure that their basic needs are met so they can continue to focus on their education, goals, and dreams. Leading this initiative in Austin has been an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s not just about fundraising for meals—it’s about building a bridge of care, connection, and shared purpose. I see the patrons of this program provide a powerful message to the students with every contribution - We see you, we believe in you, and we’re with you.Thank you, VT Seva, for the opportunity to be part of this beautiful journey. I look forward to continuing our efforts and expanding the impact of Feeding Hope across our community. Revathy Tadepalli, Detroit It's very heart touching to see the video message. My daughter felt very Happy to celebrate her birthday with Nethra students and making it extra special. We are blessed to contribute. Srivalli Marimuthu, Austin Feels good to be part of the Feeding Hope program 🙏 and it’s definitely a wonderful initiative empowering kids across the world .. After the contribution we even forgot about it but it’s a surprise to see the pictures which reminded me the dedicated efforts from VT Seva team .. Kudos to the entire team who work tirelessly to make this program a continuous success 🙏 Sambavi, Austin Thanks for sharing these heartwarming pictures and foremost your work and dedication! 🙏 Kiran Ollugiri,Atlanta Thank You so much for sharing the pics and we are Proud and honored to be part of the Organization to Feed the Lovely Kids on this Special Day [Moms B’Day]. Its a privilege to give a helping hand to someone in the Dark and we feel that its the Best Way to Thank God by Feeding the People in Need. The Kids may not have Eyes to see but they have a Beautiful Mind through which they can see the Nature and its Our Responsibility to Hold their Hand to show them that they are Not Alone in the World, with Our Love and Affection. We Thank All The Lovely Kids for their Wishes !! Lakshmi Balaji, Texas This year, we chose to celebrate my partner's birthday a little differently—by donating to VT Seva's blind school to help provide meals for the children. 💛 It was a simple gesture that brought so much meaning, and I’m truly inspired by the incredible work VT Seva does for education and empowerment. If you’re looking for a way to give back, I highly recommend checking them out. Every bit makes a difference! 🙌 #VTSeva #GiveBack #BirthdayWithPurpose #SupportEducation #MealsThatMatter View More

Center: MINNEAPOLIS Contact: Email ID: Srivani TK minneapolis.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs MINNESOTA TEJA 2025 Join us for VT Seva Minneapolis TEJA 2025 on December 13th from 4-7 PM at Eisenhower Community Center! Register today and help empower visually challenged and tribal children for a brighter future. Your support will make a world of difference—be a part of the great cause! Dec 13, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM MINNEAPOLIS Donate VT Seva Minnesota Yogathon Amruta Va:hini oin VT Seva Minnesota Yogathon Amruta Va:hini for 21 days. Learn Pranayama Meditation and Yoga Nidra. It is open to all above 10 years. Classes Start: Oct 22nd Timing Options: All days Option#1 5:30. AM - 6:30 AM CT Option#2 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM CT Oct 22,2025 Online Register Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE VT Seva Minneapolis Pickleball Tournament 2025 VT SEVA Pickle Ball Tournament will be conducted on Saturday July 12th 2025 from 3 PM to 8 PM CST at LEGACY HOOPS, HOPKINS, MN. A review... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Minneapolis 2nd Annual Cancer Awareness Walk VT Seva Minneapolis chapter successfully organized 2nd Annual Cancer awareness walk in collaboration with TEAM (Telugu Association of... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT Pickleball Tournament - Winter 2025 We just had a fantastic Pickleball event that truly exceeded expectations. We saw 74 participants across 6 different events, and the tournament ran smoothly for 5.5 hours. Read More PAST EVENT Books for Africa - Fall Drive VT Seva MN youth team collected over 300 books and over 70 dollars of school supplies for "Books for Africa" Read More PAST EVENT Walkathon - Sep 2025 VT Seva MN hosted a fun and energetic Walkathon with 25+ participants, coming together to stay active and support a great cause! Read More PAST EVENT Amruta Vaahini VT Seva MN hosted a 41-day Pranayama Meditation program for 8+ participants, guiding participants through daily breathing exercises to promote mindfulness, relaxation, and overall well-being. Read More PAST EVENT Summer Camp - Reading Club Kudos to Parnavee for successfully leading the Summer Buddies Reading Camp for over four weeks! The sessions were filled with reading, storytelling, discovery, and plenty of laughter. Through this camp, Parnavee also raised funds to support the education of visually challenged children. The program helped students strengthen their comprehension skills and grow into more confident, enthusiastic readers. Read More PAST EVENT Summer Camp - Tennis Coaching Nitish, our Prajna alumnus and VT Seva youth leader, did a wonderful job organizing a fundraiser to support the education of visually challenged children. This week, Nitish coached kids of various age groups on tennis fundamentals, with support from Prajna alumnus Rshi. Read More PAST EVENT Disabled American Veterans - Forget Me Nots VT Seva, in collaboration with DAV, shared the meaning of the forget-me-not flower which a symbol of remembrance used since World War I to honor fallen soldiers. VT Seva had 20 participants join this meaningful effort, showing respect and gratitude for our veterans and their families. Read More PAST EVENT Blood Drive July 2025 VT Seva MN organized a successful and energetic blood drive, with more than 10 participants stepping up to donate and make a meaningful impact. The event brought volunteers, donors, and community members together with a shared purpose, saving lives and supporting those in need. Read More PAST EVENT Pickleball tournament VT Seva MN hosted a fun and energetic Pickleball tournament, bringing together 40+ participants for a great session of games, teamwork, and community bonding. Read More PAST EVENT Bingo to Celebrate Mothers Day VT Seva MN hosted a fun Mother’s Day Bingo event, bringing together 25 moms and kids for an afternoon of celebration, laughter, and bonding. Read More PAST EVENT Save the Soil Campaign - Apr 22, 2025 VTSeva MN hosted a “Save the Soil” session, inspiring 10+ young ambassadors to learn about environmental care and carry forward the message of protecting our Earth. The kids explored simple ways to contribute and became enthusiastic voices for soil and planet awareness. Read More PAST EVENT Save the Soil Campaign VTSeva MN hosted a “Save the Soil” session, inspiring 10+ young ambassadors to learn about environmental care and carry forward the message of protecting our Earth. The kids explored simple ways to contribute and became enthusiastic voices for soil and planet awareness. Read More PAST EVENT VTSevaMN hosts musical evening VTSeva MN’s first-ever RagaLahari program brought together 30+ young talents who showcased their musical gifts through song and instrument. It was a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and community spirit! Read More PAST EVENT Making Meals at Childrens Hospital This past weekend, more than seven of our dedicated core volunteers came together to prepare fresh meals at the Children’s Hospital. Their efforts served over 60 individuals, providing much-needed nourishment and heartfelt support.👏👏👏 Read More PAST EVENT Books for Africa Drive VT Seva MN launched the Books for Africa Drive this March,. We took a meaningful step forward by donating a wide range of school supplies—including pencils, erasers, markers, crayons, notebooks, binders, and more. We're thrilled to share that we’ve collected over 130 educational books to support students in need! Read More View More

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Youth Leadership and Volunteering (USA only) VT Seva is an authorized certifying organization to administer volunteering hours that goes towards securing a President's Volunteer Service Awards. To participate at a city near you, please contact at a center nearest to your location HERE. More information about PVSA visit:https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/ 1/3 Our Impact 25,000+ Youth Volunteer hours 1300+ Received PVSA award 200+ Volunteer focused events Quick links Sponsor food Up Visually Challenged Up Read articles Up Read newsletter Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up 17 years - highlights Up PVSA (Presidents Volunteer Service Awards) Many of our VT Seva branches provide opportunity to volunteer and secure minimum hours of volunteering required to secure a Gold, Silver or Bronze award. Rules are governed by the official site. Please check the site below for eligibility requirements, different packages and additional details. To know if your branch participates in PVSA volunteering, please contact the specific branch HERE . Official site https://presidentialserviceawards.gov/ Volunteering & Youth leadership go together Part of Youth leadership development is to participate as a team in self-less giving back to the community we live in. Many youth volunteers spear head the volunteering activities, nurturing their leadership skills and team leadership abilities. Participate to explore the opportunities and how you can be a leader ! Trending Stories All Articles Atlanta Police Appreciation - PVSA Award & Thanksgiving Ceremony 2024 PVSA and Police Appreciation The Atlanta VT Seva Team, led by Dr. Madhu Nemani, organized the 2024 Presidential Award Ceremony and... VT Seva Cary - PVSA Award Winners Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject... VT Seva Cary PVSA Award Ceremony To make a difference in someone's world, you don't have to be amazing, rich, talented, or beautiful. You just have to be you and CARE. -... Bay Area (San Jose, CA) celebrates 2nd annual PVSA awards Bay Area celebrates 2nd annual PVSA awards ceremony Oct 27, 2019 (San Jose, CA): VTSeva is a certifying organization for administering... BayArea PVSA Awards Ceremony Bayarea VTSEVA today presented presidential volunteer service awards to 20 deserving youth volunteers for their outstanding community...

< Back VT Seva Volunteer Excellence Award Name: Preetam Award: Gold Year: 2024 Location: Boston My Story: I want to volunteer as a youth with VTSWorld.org because I’m passionate about making a positive impact in the community and growing through service. Being part of a values-driven organization like VTSWorld allows me to contribute to meaningful causes, connect with inspiring mentors, and develop leadership and teamwork skills. I believe volunteering is a powerful way to give back while also discovering my own potential and purpose.

About Us "VT Seva is a global non-profit organization powered by volunteerism and compassion. Founded in the USA in 2008 as a registered 501(c)(3), it is part of a broader service network alongside Vikasa Tarangini, its sister organization established in India in 1992. Together, they form a worldwide movement with a deep-rooted commitment to community service. With a vibrant network of volunteers across the U.S., India, England, Australia, and beyond, VT Seva and Vikasa Tarangini have mobilized thousands of individuals to create meaningful, lasting impact—demonstrating the extraordinary strength of collective action." VT Seva is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Fed Tax ID: 80-0271287 Contact us: VT Seva PO Box 1125 COPPELL, TX, 75019 Contact: secretary@vtsworld.org Executive board members President Mr. Kiran Vangala . Secretary Ms. Santhi Kanumuri . Treasurer Mr. Rajiv Bandi . VP - Digital Media Mr. Rajesh Bindu . VP - Organization Growth Mr. Sudheer Koppu . VP for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation Ms. Divya Ramireddygari . Joint Secretary - Communications Ms. Priya Jaisankar . Joint Secretary - Special Programs Ms. Vanitha Gopalan . Grants Program Coordinator and Administrator Mr. Rohit Nannegari . Internship and PVSA Awards Lead Ms. Madhavi Donepudi . President - National Youth Board Ms. Pranuti Kalidindi . Advisor Ms. Aparna Kamatam . Advisor Mr. Krishna Kanth . Branch team members ATLANTA Dr. Madhu Nemani Director AUSTIN Uma Rudraraju Director BAYAREA Arthima Rondla Director BOSTON Madhavi Donepudi Director CARY Kalyani Sanka Director CHARLOTTE Kalpana Nellutla Director CHICAGO Sridevi Ranga Director CINCINNATI Aparna Chada Director COLUMBUS Nanda Madadi Director CONNECTICUT Vikranth Suryadevara Director DALLAS Neha Bodanki Director DETROIT Suresh Rajan Director HOUSTON Manjula Chokkarapu Director MARYLAND Sobana Vasudevan Director MINNEAPOLIS Srivani TK Director NASHVILLE Nishitha Director NEW JERSEY Jamuna Puskur / Rashmi Gurram Director NORTH JERSEY Swetha Panuganti Director ORLANDO Rao Chadhuvula Director SAN ANTONIO Rajani Karla Director SEATTLE Upender Sandadi Director STLOUIS Raja Daggumati Director TAMPA Sreeram Nagulu Director VIRGINIA Venkat Burri Director Youth Board Southeast Representative Yashna Chokkarapu Midwest Representative Mahathi Duggirala Southwest Representative Lokavya Marreddy Northeast Representative Pranav Vanga Westcoast Representative Anushka Sharma School Club Liaison Kate Chirapornsuk

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Center: STLOUIS Contact: Email ID: Raja Daggumati stlouis.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! View More

Center: HOUSTON Contact: Email ID: Manjula Chokkarapu houston.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs Houston AloK 2025 Join VT Seva Houston for A:LO:K 2025 on Sunday, December 21st from 4PM-9PM at Stafford Civic Center! Celebrate the spirit of giving and empower education for visually challenged and tribal children. Choose your sponsorship opportunity and enjoy a dinner banquet with youth performances, music, dance, and inspiring words from local organizations. Your support can make a world of difference! Dec 21, 2025 4:00 - 9:00 PM Houston Donate Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE VT Seva Houston Robotics Camp VT Seva Summer Robotics Camp July 22nd - July 26th, 2024 Join us for an exciting 5-day Summer Robotics Camp by VT Seva Houston. It is... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Houston Summer Art Camp VT Seva Summer Art Camp July 15th - July 19th, 2024 Vt Seva Houston is excited to share an Art camp for all starting with age 7 years and... Read More ARTICLE VT SEVA Houston Semi Classical and Light Music Workshop VT SEVA SEMI-CLASSICAL AND LIGHT MUSIC WORKSHOP July 8th - July 12th, 2024 Dates: July 8th to July 12th. The last day to register is JULY... Read More ARTICLE Hurricane Ida Relief Efforts - VT SEVA Houston Hurricane Ida was a deadly and destructive Category 4 Atlantic hurricane that became the second-most damaging and intense hurricane to... Read More ARTICLE Earth Day Science Fair 2021 VT SEVA HOUSTON 3rd Annual Earth Day Science Fair 2021 VT SEVA successfully conducted the 3rd annual Earth Day Science Fair virtually! Wow! What was an... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Houston Presents Little MD VT Seva Houston Youth Team Presents Little MD Medical Camp Immerse yourself in a week long online-course about body systems, medical... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Houston Virtual Musical Evening Bringing Together the Students of Our Light Music Workshop conducted by VT Seva Houston Youth. Sing a song of your choice for our online... Read More ARTICLE COVID-19 Response - VT Seva Houston Team Has a plan for you VT Seva Houston team came forward to work for the community during this time of COVID-19 crisis. VT Seva Volunteering organization always... Read More ARTICLE Alo:k - Houston-Katy Teams' Magical Annual Event VT Seva Houston and Katy Teams came together and celebrated Alo:k Annual fund raiser event. The proceeds from the event will be... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT Vt Seva Houston - Houston Food Bank 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 Read More PAST EVENT Growing Kindness: VT Seva Houston Volunteers at The Arc of Katy 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== Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Houston volunteers in White Cane Safety day March 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== Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Houston- Susan G. Komen Race for Breast cancer On October 4th, 2025, VT SEVA Houston members volunteered at the Susan G. Komen Race, an organization that supports women who battle breast cancer and honoring those who have lost their fight. Our volunteers assisted participants by passing out water and fruits, while enthusiastically cheering them on throughout the course. Despite the early morning start, our members’ dedication and enthusiasm never wavered. As an organization committed to service, VT Seva strives to make a positive impact to uplift communities and extend heartfelt support to those affected by breast cancer. Through our efforts, we reaffirm our promise to support and uplift women battling breast cancer and to continue standing for compassion, care, and community. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17SiifSmQp/ Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DP2HyARjx8U/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Houston hosts Childhood Cancer Awareness Seminar On September 27th, VT Seva Houston hosted a Childhood Cancer Awareness Seminar at Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, bringing together community members to learn about the impact of childhood cancer and the importance of early detection and support. The seminar featured two distinguished cancer specialists, Dr. Santhosshi Narayanan, Integrative Oncologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Hima Boppidi, Doctor of Oncology at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, who shared valuable insights on cancer prevention and Paediatric oncology, recent advancements in treatment, and strategies for recognizing early warning signs. Their talks provided both medical knowledge and preventive insights, helping attendees understand the underlying causes of childhood cancer and ways to promote early detection and healthier lifestyles. The event drew a turnout of about 30 participants, including families, students, and local volunteers, who engaged in thoughtful discussion and an interactive Q&A session. The program was led by three youth leaders of VT Seva Houston: Srisamhita, Anisha, and Siddharth, whose coordination and dedication ensured a successful and meaningful event. Their efforts reflected VT Seva’s mission of inspiring service, compassion, and youth-driven community involvement. Overall, the seminar served as a powerful reminder of the importance of awareness, early intervention, and collective support in the fight against childhood cancer. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1JUabVTHdN/ Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DQFsB-jD-aG/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Houston – New Youth Board Orientation & A:lo:k Annual Event Kick-Off! VT Seva Houston – New Youth Board Orientation & A:lo:k Annual Event Kick-Off! 🌟 On Sunday, Sept 21st, VT Seva Houston proudly welcomed its new youth board members and launched preparations for the upcoming A:lo:k Annual Event. The kick-off meeting brought together 30 enthusiastic students and adults 👩🎓👨🎓, all joining forces to plan and finalize details for the big celebration on December 21st 📅. Their passion, teamwork, and dedication shined throughout the session 💪✨. We can’t wait to see their efforts light up the stage 🎭 and make this year’s event a truly memorable one! Read More PAST EVENT Vt Seva Houston- Hosuton Food Bank Big thanks to our VT Seva volunteers who volunteered to the Houston Food Bank on September 6th, 2025! Together we packed 9,626 oranges, filled 11 pallets, and moved over 11,000 pounds of fresh fruit in just one day—what an awesome team effort! Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Houston Arc of Katy volunteering 2025 On August 2nd, 2025, VT Seva Houston volunteers volunteered with the Arc Of Katy organization, a special organization that helps foster kindness and community within people with intellectual disabilities. Our volunteers took part in various activities, such as washing buses and providing assistance with vacuuming the vehicles in order to provide a cleaner and tidier place for kids to sit inside. Volunteers also wiped down windows with towels and removed dirt as well as pulling weeds from the mini garden!. During the vehicle washing, Mrs. Sherry, one of the leaders of the Arc of Katy organization, explained to the volunteers about the Arc’s purpose and goal, while the VT Seva volunteers shared their goals and purpose in return. It was a fantastic learning experience for everyone. We would like to convey special thanks to Mr. Walt for assisting the volunteers with the equipment and to Mrs. Sherry for introducing us further to the organization and providing a wonderful opportunity to volunteer with the Arc. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA HOUSTON MUSIC CAMP 2025 From July 28 to August 1, 2025, VT Seva Houston organized a five day summer music camp focused on semi-classical keerthanas. The camp was led by three high school student teachers,(Samhita, Amrita and Shritan) who provided notations, recordings, and personalized feedback to participants. Their leadership made the learning accessible while fostering a spirit of peer-to-peer mentorship. With several participants engaged, the camp created a collaborative environment that combined cultural education with community service. All proceeds were donated to Houston KidsVikas Meal Program, raising over $250 to support this local initiative. This effort highlighted the impact of youth-led service through the arts, demonstrating how music can both preserve tradition and give back to the community. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Houston volunteering at Lunches of Love On July 22, 2025, VT Seva Houston volunteers visited Lunches of Love and helped decorate lunch bags. Lunches of Love is an organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in Fort Bend County by providing free, nutritious sack lunches. We had a great time decorating the bags and hope the kids enjoy the designs! We’re thankful for the chance to support such a meaningful cause. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14HPTn44V3i/ Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DMs6SYRPBcx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Read More PAST EVENT Vt Seva Houston Collaborates with Fort Bend County on the occasion of International Yoga Day Just like in past years, VT Seva Houston collaborated with Fort Bend commissioner Pct.3 Andy Meyers on the occasion of Fort Bend County’s 3rd Annual International Yoga Day on June 21, 2025. It was an honor to meet the chief guest of the event, Sugarland Mayor Carol McCutcheon. Our awesome volunteers jumped in to help with registration and hand out water bottles to keep everyone cool and hydrated and post event cleanup activities. The day was all about celebrating the amazing benefits of yoga for our health and well-being. Read More PAST EVENT Houston Council of Blind As part of our monthly volunteering initiative at the Houston Council of the Blind, VT Seva Houston volunteers had the privilege of contributing in meaningful ways. From distributing snacks and keeping an organized headcount to assisting with various needs throughout the event, every small act added up to a truly enriching experience. Being part of a community that values support and inclusivity was deeply inspiring. Witnessing the joy and connection these gatherings bring to attendees reminded us how even the simplest gestures can leave a lasting impact. This experience reaffirmed the power of service and the value of showing up with compassion. Read More PAST EVENT MD Anderson Cancer Center Blood drive organized by Vt Seva Houston On April 27, VT Seva Houston youth volunteers supported a blood drive hosted by MD Anderson Cancer Center at the Sri Ashtalakshmi Temple in Sugar Land. The event, held from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM, saw strong community participation, with 27 donors helping impact over 65 lives. VT Seva volunteers played a key role in organizing, registering donors, and ensuring the event ran smoothly. VT Seva Houston thanks all donors and volunteers for making the drive a success! Read More PAST EVENT Earth Day, Every Day, for Everyone! VT Seva Houston celebrated Earth Day on April 26, 2025, with the theme "Earth Day, Every Day, for Everyone!" The event raised awareness about environmental protection and encouraged eco-friendly actions. Highlights included a presentation by a Future Farmers of America (FFA) member on conservation, sustainability, and green career pathways. Attendees also enjoyed hands-on activities like decorating kindness rocks and crafting pressed flower greeting cards, which will be shared with patients at Texas Children’s Hospital to brighten their day. Read More PAST EVENT Houston Food bank On March 8th, 2025 VT Seva Houston dedicated their evening to volunteering at the Houston Food Bank from 12 to 4 pm, assisting with packaging stew bags and sorting rice bags. Over the course of four hours, our volunteers successfully packed 5 pallets of stew bags and 80 boxes of rice, totaling 1,040 bags and 6,080 pounds—equivalent to approximately 5,066 meals. Read More View More

Locations VT Seva is has centers in more than 25 locations in USA. Please on the city nearest you to find additional information and events near you BOSTON BAYAREA AUSTIN NEW JERSEY CARY TAMPA VIRGINIA COLUMBUS SEATTLE DETROIT MARYLAND CINCINNATI CHARLOTTE MINNEAPOLIS DALLAS CHICAGO NASHVILLE HOUSTON SAN ANTONIO ORLANDO STLOUIS NORTH JERSEY CONNECTICUT ATLANTA

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Center: AUSTIN Contact: Email ID: Uma Rudraraju austin.director@vtsworld.org Welcome Don’t just witness the change, be the reason for it. Join our event to donate, volunteer, or participate and make a real impact ! 1/10 Quick links Sponsor food Up USA Youth Volunteering Up READ ARTICLES Up USA community service Up Find my banch Up Underprivileged education Up Center activities Join us for exciting events below. Many vibrant VT Seva branches host thriving youth clubs — click to learn more and get involved: Youth Clubs Join us in making a meaningful impact in our communities through volunteering! Discover upcoming events that empower you to serve society and unlock your potential. Together, we can create positive change. "Serve all beings as service to God" - HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami #Volunteering #ServingTheCommunity On Going Varies Austin More Info Give your unused stuff a new purpose and clear your clutter. Books, Eye Glasses, New socks drive for local and relief organization Contact: Gopi: 512-905-7834 Ongoing Ongoing Austin Join Us VT Seva Austin - RHMC Every meal tells a story of care, comfort, and community. Join us in preparing and funding warm, nutritious lunches for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House while their children receive medical care. Donate VT Seva Austin - Beats For A Cause VT Seva Austin is proud to present VASUDHA 2025 – a celebration of culture, compassion, and community. Join us in making VASUDHA not just a performance, but a powerful message of unity and service. Aug 9th, 2025 2 PM - 7 PM ST. Philip's United Methodist, 16321 Great Oaks Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681 Details and Registration Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE Austin-Vasudha- Beats for a Cause Celebrating Cultures | Empowering Vision | Uniting Communities VTSeva Austin youth board is thrilled to present our 5th Annual... Read More ARTICLE VTSeva Austin 4th annual "Walk For Her" Let's"Walk for HER" on Apr 12 @ 7:30am , Veterans memorial Park, Cedar park Read More ARTICLE VTSeva Austin Central Texas Food Bank VTSeva volunteers at CTFB to fight against city hunger. A big thanks to all our volunteers to be part of this and helping our loal orgs... Read More ARTICLE VTSeva Austin Feeding Hope Our feeding program plays a crucial role in the success of our Visually challenged and tribal school students. Proper nutrition is... Read More ARTICLE VTSeva Austin School Clubs Recent Events Early College High School’s VT Seva club made goodie bags with sweet messages, snacks, trinkets, and water bottles for... Read More ARTICLE VTSEVA AUSTIN: Community Drive Give your unused items a new purpose and clear up your clutter! We are calling all volunteers to conduct book or eyeglasses drives! Join... Read More ARTICLE VTSEVA AUSTIN: Round Rock Area Serving Center Interested in hands-on volunteer work? Round Rock Area Serving Center is just the place for you! Join VTSeva Austin on the second... Read More ARTICLE VTSEVA AUSTIN: RMHC Lunches With Love Join us in our monthly mission to serve! Austin VTSeva supports RMHC Lunches with Love by providing up to 50 sandwich bags to help... Read More ARTICLE AUSTIN VTSEVA : TSBVI Audio Books Project How would you like to use your voice to light up a world of stories for those who cannot see? If this interests you, read on! The TSBVI... Read More ARTICLE VTSeva Austin 3rd Annual "Walk For Her" "Breast cancer is not just a disease that strikes at women. It strikes at the very heart of who we are as women: how others perceive us,... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT RMHC Lunches with Love Packing lunches for families with hospitalized children. Read More PAST EVENT Flood Relief We extend our deepest gratitude to all our donors, volunteers, and well-wishers who generously supported the Liberty Hills, Leander, and Georgetown relief efforts. Your kindness and contributions made a significant impact! A special thank you to Brianna, a dedicated teacher at LISD, for opening her home to collect all the donations. She has been instrumental in sorting supplies for our elementary, middle, and high school students in collaboration with the school district. We also want to acknowledge our wonderful adult volunteer, Komal ji, for her outstanding coordination between the school districts and VTseva. Your efforts have been invaluable! And of course, a huge shout out to Veena ji for her incredible support in organizing the supplies collection. Thank you all once again for your hard work and commitment. Together, we are making a difference! Read More PAST EVENT RMHC Lunch Service Our wonderful volunteers helped pack and create sandwiches at the RMHC facility, which allowed us to donate 45 to 50 sandwiches to the Dell Children's hospital. Great job guys! Read More PAST EVENT Central Texas Food Bank Our volunteers helped at Central Texas Food Bank and helped our local organizations to support their mission "To nourish hungry people and lead the community in the fight against hunger." This event happens every month and help provide at least 18,000 meals from each event. Read More PAST EVENT Lunches with Love Our wonderful volunteers helped pack and create sandwiches at the RMHC facility, which allowed us to donate 45 to 50 sandwiches to the Dell Children's hospital. Great job guys! Read More PAST EVENT Grow to Empower Grow to Empower- VTSeva Austin "Caring Mother Earth to support her children " Our adult and youth volunteers have organized Plant fundraise to support visually challenged education while growing the wishes in your backyard. Thanks to our adult volunteers who worked and cared the plants for last two months. Our youth who helped in reaching out to community and fundraised during the stall we did at Chowrastha indusn eatry at austin. So far we could raise funds to educate 3 visually challenged students for an year . Read More PAST EVENT Grow to empower plant fundraiser for education Grow to Empower- VTSeva Austin "Caring Mother Earth to support her children " Our adult and youth volunteers have organized Plant fundraise to support visually challenged education while growing the wishes in your backyard. Thanks to our adult volunteers who worked and cared the plants for last two months. Our youth who helped in reaching out to community and fundraised during the stall we did at Chowrastha indusn eatry at austin. So far we could raise funds to educate visually challenged. Read More PAST EVENT Lunches with love Our youth volunteers donated, prepared and dropped 45-50 lunches every month to the Dell children hospitals and St Davis north Austin medical center through lunches with love prog by RMHC Read More PAST EVENT RRASC garden center VTSeva Austin volunteers at Roundrock area service center garden area helping g the master gardeners with various garden activities from composting, digging, planting etc. this is a great learning about gardening while volunteering . Read More PAST EVENT VTSeva Austin high school guidance Our Austin youth board has conducted a high school guidance program to help the middle schoolers in selecting their courses for highschool . This was organized by jr and sr highschoolers to educate the parents and middle and freshman highschoolers . Read More PAST EVENT VTSeva Austin Park clean up on earth day VTSeva Austin has done a park clean up activity on the earths day to keep it clean and available for the neighbors to use and Brest fresh air . Read More PAST EVENT Austin's Lunches with love -RMHC VTSeva Austin every month donates 45-50 lunches to the families of Dell children's hospitals and St David's north Austin medical center to support the families of sick patients . P Read More PAST EVENT VTSeva Austin volunteers at CTFB VTSeva Austin volunteer at the garden of central Texas food bank. Our volunteers have removed the weed and prepared the soil for planting . Covered the beds with frost protection blankets to protect the plants from coming frost . Read More PAST EVENT Park Cleanup VT Seva Austin volunteers came together for a successful park cleanup, removing trash and helping restore the natural beauty of a local Austin park. It was a great day of service, teamwork, and giving back to the community. Read More PAST EVENT VTSeva Aus volunteers at CTFB VTSeva austin volunteers have helped at the central Texas food mam in sorting and packing the food boxes that are distributed to the local kitchen and pantries for distribution of food to the local homeless people . Read More View More