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Center: NORTH JERSEY Contact: Email ID: Kavitha Ande northjersey.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 North Jersey – 2025 Annual Event Highlights "Volunteers do not necessarily have the time. They just have heart." — Elizabeth Andrew This powerful quote reflects the spirit of the... Read More ARTICLE VTSeva North Jersey - Virtual Singing Competition for a Cause Read More ARTICLE VT SEVA North Jersey News Letter-June 2021 Read More ARTICLE VT Seva North Jersey - Summer Camp 2021 Read More ARTICLE North Jersey Newsletter Apr/May 2021 Read More ARTICLE Drishya - VT Seva North Jersey Newsletter - March 2021 Read More ARTICLE North Jersey Eco Fundraiser 2021 North Jersey VT SEVA is partnering with other chapters across the nation to bring to you the Eco Fundraiser! Our goal is for people to... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva North Jersey Virtual Talent Show!! Great opportunity to present your talent in various areas such as Rangoli, Story Telling, Public Speaking etc. "Talents are meant to be... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva North Jersey - Fitness Workshop Read More ARTICLE Singing Competition by VT Seva North Jersey Eligibility 1. Categories Raga – 1st – 4th grade Taal – 5th – 8th grade Sur – 9th – 12th grade Guidelines: 2. Only Solos. No Group... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - 4hrs Sun Nov 16th, 5.45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - 4hrs Sun Nov 16th, 5.45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Sat Nov 8th,6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Sat Nov 8th,6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Towaco - 4 hrs Sun Nov 2nd, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Towaco - 4 hrs Sun Nov 2nd, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - 4hrs Sun Oct 19th, 5.45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - 4hrs Sun Oct 19th, 5.45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT TAMFEST - Sat Oct 11th PHS, Baldwin Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 - 4hrs TAMFEST - Sat Oct 11th PHS, Baldwin Rd, Parsippany, NJ 07054 - 4hrs Read More PAST EVENT "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Sat Oct 11th,6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Sat Oct 11th,6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Towaco - 4 hrs Sun Oct 5th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Towaco - 4 hrs Sun Oct 5th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Fri Sep 26th,5:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Fri Sep 26th,5:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - 4hrs Sun Sep 21st, 5.45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - 4hrs Sun Sep 21st, 5.45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Sat Sep 13th,6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" "Sanatan Mandir, Parsippany-4hrs Sat Sep 13th,6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany, NJ 07054" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Towaco - 4 hrs Sun Sep 7th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Towaco - 4 hrs Sun Sep 7th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - Sun July 27th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - Sun July 27th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - Sun July 13th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - Sun July 13th, 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More PAST EVENT "Sanatan Temple, Parsippany - Sat July 12th, 6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054" "Sanatan Temple, Parsippany - Sat July 12th, 6:45 PM 16 Jean Terrace, Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 07054" Read More PAST EVENT "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - Sun June 15th 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" "Iskcon Temple, Towaco - Sun June 15th 5:45 PM 100 Jacksonville Rd, Towaco, NJ 07082" Read More View More

Center: SEATTLE Contact: Email ID: Upender Sandadi seattle.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 UTSAV 2025 Fundraiser – Empathy & Resilience: Building Futures Together Join us for Utsav 2025, our annual fundraiser celebrating empathy and resilience. Together, we support Jeeyar Gurukulam and Nethra Vidyalaya, schools that provide free education and boarding to visually challenged and underprivileged children in India. From a handful of tribal Thandas to nearly 25 villages today, this effort has created lasting generational change—thanks to your continued generosity. #utsav2025 #Volunteering #ServingTheCommunity #vtseattle Dec 31, 2025 Seattle Donate VT Seva Seattle Upcoming Events 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 ONGOING SEATTLE More Info.. VT Seva Seattle: 2024 Impact Report In 2024, VT Seva Seattle made life-changing differences both locally and globally through its unwavering commitment to service. From empowering the underserved communities with education and healthcare, providing critical assistance during disasters, to driving impactful environmental initiatives, our volunteers dedicated countless hours to making a positive change. This infographic highlights our key accomplishments, showcasing the collective efforts that brought hope, opportunity, and transformation to those in need. 2024 Varies Seattle Join us Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle - Summer of Service & Success 2025 🌞 This summer, VT Seva Seattle youth and families came together through compassion, creativity, and teamwork. From cricket pitches and... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle - A Table Tennis Camp for VT Seva’s Pillars Hi everyone! My name is Saicharan Vellanki, and I am a sophomore at Issaquah High School. From a young age, I have been passionate about... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle - STEM Week 2025 for VT Seva’s Healthcare, Education & Environment Pillars Hello everyone! We, Saicharan Vellanki and Sathkrith Segu, are both high school students in Washington and part of VT Seva Seattle. Both... Read More ARTICLE From Service to Success: VT Seva Seattle Youth Volunteer Wins 2025 U-2000 Table Tennis National Championship At VT Seva, our youth volunteers lead with heart—on and off the field. Saicharan Vellanki, a dedicated VT Seva volunteer and Prajna... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle - Get Involved and Make a Difference! Guiding Principles Youth Powered, Youth Driven. Own Your Adventure. Participate regularly in meetings to stay informed, share ideas, and... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle Current Projects Project Story Time Project Storytime is an initiative taken to spread morally valuable and entertaining stories and make them easily... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle Summer Cricket Camp Cricket Summer Camp organized by MSK Cricket Academy and VT Seva! Unleash Your Cricketing Potential, Create Lasting Memories, and Make a... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle Parenting Webinar Are you wondering how to navigate today's busy world and shape our next generation of youth? There is a webinar to address your questions... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle Women's Safety & Self Defense Workshop VT Seva Seattle and Enso center together collaborating to conduct this workshop. Excited to host a Women's Safety & Self Defense... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Seattle Annual Event - Utsav 2022 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 Seattle volunteers spent Sunday at the Hope Factory helping build tiny homes that provide transitional housing for those experiencing homelessness in Seattle. Our team—including both youth and adult volunteers—rolled up their sleeves and jumped into a variety of hands-on tasks: painting, caulking, insulating panels, assembling interiors, prepping materials, and more. It was a meaningful opportunity to learn practical life skills while contributing to a cause that directly impacts our community. Beyond the work itself, we also learned about the purpose of the Tiny Home Villages—how they offer not only safe, warm shelter but also stability, dignity, and a supportive community to help residents get back on their feet. Hearing our youth share their reflections afterward was truly inspiring; the experience deepened their understanding of homelessness and the power of service. This build was especially meaningful because the VT Seva team raised funds over the summer—through our Unity Cricket Cup and Walkathon—to sponsor tiny homes. It was wonderful for our volunteers to see these contributions turn into real, tangible impact. Here’s a glimpse of the work the team put in—photos and a quick highlight reel from the day! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uv1cSjW3lh8 Read More PAST EVENT Annual 5K Walkathon On August 24th, VT Seva Seattle conducted its annual 5K Walkathon, carrying forward the same spirit of compassion and service as the Unity Cup. The event was more than just a walk — it was a joyful celebration of unity, tradition, and purpose. From a laughter-filled scavenger hunt to the Utti challenge and the nostalgic game of Seven Stones, families, youth, and community members came together in an afternoon of play, connection, and service. Sharing stories over a picnic lunch, everyone was reminded of a simple truth: we serve with purpose, we walk together, we share love — no one is more, no one is less, we are one team, we are one VT Seva. Like the Unity Cup, the Walkathon supported our goal of building two tiny homes in partnership with Sound Foundations NW, turning every step into a pledge of hope and impact for those experiencing homelessness. We were also honored to have Barb from Sound Foundations NW join us for the occasion and present the VT Seva Service Awards for 2024, recognizing the dedication and commitment of our youth volunteers. Read More PAST EVENT Hearts for Heroes – Sammamish Police Department Today our VT Seva volunteers visited the Sammamish Police Department to present our Hearts for Heroes mementos and tie bracelets as a token of gratitude. The officers graciously gave us a full tour — from the holding cell and wellness rooms to trying on police gear and even sitting inside a patrol car! 🚓 They spoke with our volunteers about their jobs, shared advice, and appreciated our efforts to connect. One special moment came from a Sergeant who said he keeps 3 bracelets from VT Seva hanging in his patrol car — a reminder of the bonds we’ve built. ❤️ 🙏 Thank you to our amazing youth — Hemanth, Akshara, Avyukth, Achuth, Sathkrith, Shreya, Saaketh, Pranavn, Nihaal, Jay, Laya, Sai and our youngest volunteer Sragvi — for making this day so meaningful. We hope to continue this tradition for years to come, building bridges with those who protect and serve our community. Read More PAST EVENT Hearts for Heroes – Mill Creek PD Presentation On August 15th, VT Seva youth proudly presented our handmade Hearts for Heroes mementos and bracelets to the Mill Creek Police Department. This heartfelt gesture was our way of thanking them for their dedication and service to the community. 🚓💙 A special thank you to Sushruta, Pranav, Arnav, Akshaya, Ramya, and our youngest volunteer Sragvi for leading with creativity and compassion in our very first Hearts for Heroes event at Mill Creek PD. 🙌✨ We’re also grateful to the parents who made time to bring their kids on a weekday — your support made this possible! Together, we handed over the beautiful creations our volunteers made and expressed our gratitude. It was truly meaningful to celebrate Independence Day by building bridges across our community and honoring our local heroes. ❤️🤝 Read More PAST EVENT Table Tennis Camp Fundraiser Aug-2025 August 15th, 2025 VT Seva proudly organized a 5-day Table Tennis Camp (August 11–15) in Sammamish, WA, led by youth volunteer Saicharan Vellanki, where every serve helped uplift underprivileged and visually challenged children’s education. The camp brought together high-energy training, engaging matches, and fun while serving a greater purpose — public health and education equity. All proceeds from the event went directly toward supporting the education of underprivileged and visually challenged children through VT Seva’s initiatives. A heartfelt thank you to all the participants, volunteers, and families who supported this cause. Guided by VT Seva’s mission, your involvement turned sport into service — proving that together we can make a lasting difference. Read More PAST EVENT STEM Week 2025 – Powered by VT Seva Pillars: Education · Healthcare · Environment Executed by youth leaders Sathkrith Segu and Saicharan Vellanki, VT Seva Seattle proudly hosted STEM Week 2025, a six-day virtual program that brought together 100+ people, including highly qualified mentors, students, and community members, to explore innovation in AI, healthcare, and the environment. Throughout the week, participants: Explored AI foundations and applications with Dr. Sudharshan Raghunathan. Understood how AI can be applied in the environment, specifically pollinators, by Sathkrith Segu. Learned about breast cancer breakthroughs from Dr. Robert Wieder. Discovered how quantum machine learning can transform breast cancer detection and treatment in a session led by Saicharan Vellanki. Concluded with a Youth Innovation Showcase featuring inspiring projects from young leaders, including Akshath and Avyukth, who presented their innovative STEM solutions. This event proved how youth-led initiatives can inspire, educate, and drive meaningful change, aligning with VT Seva’s pillars of Education, Healthcare, and Environment. A huge thank you to all our speakers, participants, and especially to Sathkrith and Saicharan for successfully executing this impactful program and showing the true power of youth leadership. Read More PAST EVENT STEM Week/AI Camp 2025 – Powered by VT Seva Pillars: Education · Healthcare · Environment Executed by youth leaders Sathkrith Segu and Saicharan Vellanki, VT Seva Seattle proudly hosted STEM Week 2025, a six-day virtual program that brought together 100+ people, including highly qualified mentors, students, and community members, to explore innovation in AI, healthcare, and the environment. Throughout the week, participants: Explored AI foundations and applications with Dr. Sudharshan Raghunathan. Understood how AI can be applied in the environment, specifically pollinators, by Sathkrith Segu. Learned about breast cancer breakthroughs from Dr. Robert Wieder. Discovered how quantum machine learning can transform breast cancer detection and treatment in a session led by Saicharan Vellanki. Concluded with a Youth Innovation Showcase featuring inspiring projects from young leaders, including Akshath and Avyukth, who presented their innovative STEM solutions. This event proved how youth-led initiatives can inspire, educate, and drive meaningful change, aligning with VT Seva’s pillars of Education, Healthcare, and Environment. A huge thank you to all our speakers, participants, and especially to Sathkrith and Saicharan for successfully executing this impactful program and showing the true power of youth leadership. Read More PAST EVENT 💙 Hearts for Heroes – Youth Initiative 💙 On August 3rd, VT Seva youth came together to create handmade bracelets as part of our Hearts for Heroes initiative. Each bracelet was crafted with care and paired with a heartfelt message, turning them into meaningful mementos of gratitude. 🙌✨ In the coming weeks, these bracelets will be presented to our local heroes at the Mill Creek PD and Sammamish PD, as a token of appreciation for their service and dedication to keeping our communities safe. 🚓❤️ A big thank you to our youth for channeling their creativity and compassion into this project — a small gesture that carries a big message of gratitude! 🌟 Read More PAST EVENT Volunteering at OSL On July 27th, the VT Seva Seattle community united at OSL for a successful food preparation/packing event. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we prepared meals for those facing hunger. We're grateful for everyone who joined us in this act of service! Let's keep working together to support our neighbors in need. Read More PAST EVENT Unity Cup 2025 The Unity Cup Cricket Tournament held on July 26 was a tremendous success! 🏏 Eight spirited teams went head-to-head in thrilling, nail-biting matches, bringing out the best of competition, teamwork, and friendly banter. Beyond the cricket, what truly stood out was the compassion that united everyone on and off the field. ❤️ 🏆 Congratulations to MVCC, crowned champions of this year’s Unity Cup! Thanks to the overwhelming support from our community, we raised over $6,000. These funds will go toward building tiny homes for the unhoused, in partnership with Sound Foundations NW, helping to change lives one home at a time. 🏠 🙌 A heartfelt thank you to all the players, sponsors, partners, and volunteers who made this event possible. Together, we proved that sports can inspire compassion and create lasting impact. Read More PAST EVENT Adopt-a-road Cleanup Event Seattle youth and adult volunteers came together to keep the Lake McDonald neighborhood clean and safe. This is our annual event and the road is dedicated to all the proud volunteers of VT Seva. Read More PAST EVENT Mother's Day Celebration This weekend, our youth came together to create something truly special in honor of Mother’s Day! 💖 They designed personalized photo frames featuring a custom Mother’s Day visual tribute created by our youth board member Sathkrith Segu, beautifully reflecting VT Seva’s values of love, gratitude, and family. These thoughtful gifts were presented to their moms, capturing cherished memories in a creative and heartfelt way. In the spirit of giving back, the youth also made handmade cards for seniors in memory care centers. Each card was decorated with care and included a touching poem, sharing warmth and love beyond their own homes. We’re so proud of our youth for celebrating not just their own families, but the wider community too. 💐💙🧡 #VTSeva #MothersDay #YouthForService #GratitudeInAction #CelebrateMoms Read More PAST EVENT Volunteering at OSL On May 4th, the VT Seva Seattle community united at OSL for a successful food preparation/packing event. Thanks to our amazing volunteers, we prepared meals for those facing hunger. We're grateful for everyone who joined us in this act of service! Let's keep working together to support our neighbors in need. Read More PAST EVENT Earth Day Celebration Happy Earth Month! In appreciation for our planet, Seattle VTSeva volunteers got together to celebrate by planting and tending to the nature in our local gardens! Volunteers planted leeks and used companion planting to help nearby plants grow stronger by pairing them with helpful plant species. Our volunteers also learned about the Olla watering system, using clay pots in mud to effectively conserve and water nearby plants. With compost made from bamboo shoots, grass clippings, and dried branches, we helped nourish the Earth from the roots up. Let’s take a moment to appreciate our planet and find our own way to give back whether it's through planting, enjoying the beauty around us, or making small changes to live more sustainably! Read More PAST EVENT 🎓 College Planning Seminar Recap VT Seva Seattle hosted a valuable session for middle and high school students and their parents, focused on navigating the college planning journey. ✨ A big thank you to Upendar Sandadi for sharing his personal experiences and practical insights as a parent — from exploring dual enrollment options like Running Start to tips on college applications and beyond. 📚 The session served as a great starting point for families beginning to think about their college paths! Read More View More

Maryland, MD 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 Frederick, MD - Linganhore High School Leads: High School Ijamsville, MD - Urbana High School Leads: Events Load more

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This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Center: BAYAREA Contact: Email ID: Arthima Rondla bayarea.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 Bayarea@ Workday Workday, California based company, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise solutions, during its annual Diwali Dosti event,... Read More ARTICLE VTSeva Bayarea’s 3rd Annual Mental Health Awareness Walkathon Author: Parth Ganga Co-President Youth Executive Board The preparation for our annual walkathon started well in advance. With a dedicated... Read More ARTICLE Mental Awareness Walkathon - BayArea - 2024 Dear Walkathon Participants, VT Seva Bay Area is excited to host the Annual Mental Health Awareness Walkathon event and looks forward to... Read More ARTICLE Mental health awareness walkathon - Bayarea - A Roaring success by Sriteja Kataru Aug- 2022 Did you know, according to WHO, that depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide? Or that 20... Read More ARTICLE BayArea Walk-A-Thon - Aug 27 VT Seva (Volunteering Together for Service) is conducting our Walk-A-Thon to raise awareness towards Mental Health in our students during... Read More ARTICLE Bayarea cooking workshop Hi folks! Interested in cooking or wanting to learn how to cook? We invite you to join our virtual cooking workshop! Come learn some fun... Read More ARTICLE BayArea celebrates NatyaRaag - 2019 March 30, 2019VT Seva Bayarea conducted first Annual Dance and Music contest in Fremont today. Event was a grand success with 15 schools... Read More ARTICLE BayArea PVSA Awards Ceremony Bayarea VTSEVA today presented presidential volunteer service awards to 20 deserving youth volunteers for their outstanding community... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! View More

Dallas, TX 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 Frisco, TX - Centennial High School Leads: High School Frisco, TX - Heritage High School Leads: Events Load more

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

Austin, TX 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 Round Rock, TX -Cedar Ridge High School Leads: High School Austin, TX - Liberal Arts and Science Academy Leads: High School Round Rock, TX - Early College High School Leads: High School Round Rock, TX - Round Rock High School Leads: Events Load more

Center: DALLAS Contact: Email ID: Neha Bodanki dallas.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 Dallas 15th Annual Cancer Walkathon Frisco, TX, October 26, 2025 October marked a powerful turning point in our journey to fight cancer. VT Seva Dallas’ 15th Annual Cancer Awareness Walkathon united hearts across the DFW Metroplex, filling Warren Sports Complex with a wave of energy, optimism, and compassion. More than 100 spirited participants—families, youth, children, and friends from VT Seva and Prajna—came together, standing strong for those facing cancer. This wasn’t just a walk; it was a afternoon brimming with... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Dallas Volunteers at Envision Dallas! VT Seva Dallas is always on the lookout for opportunities to serve the local community, and this week volunteers were able to help out at... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Dallas Book Drop Off! On October 6th, VT Seva Dallas volunteers went to drop off books at the Children's Advocacy Center, which helps support children who are... Read More ARTICLE VT SEVA Dallas Earth Day! This April, VT Seva Dallas has been committed to volunteering in honor of Mother Earth! This included activities such as: Keep Texas... Read More ARTICLE VT SEVA Dallas 14th Annual Taringini! One Act of Kindness can cause a ripple effect! The main goal for this year is to sponsor food for 500+ children studying at School for... Read More ARTICLE VTS Dallas AAS April 1st On April 1st, 2023 VT Seva Dallas volunteers went to Irving and cleaned up the streets for the 'Keep Irving Beautiful’ program (as part... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Dallas Grace Food Pantry Volunteering Activity VT Seva Dallas recently held a volunteering activity at Grace Food Pantry, where we had a great turnout of youth volunteers who... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Dallas Feed My Starving Children Volunteering Activity VT Seva Dallas youth volunteers spent their Spring break time volunteering at Feed my Starving Children, where they helped pack an... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Dallas Toy Drive! On Friday, February 24th VTSeva Dallas youth volunteers visited the Scottish Rite hospital for Children to drop off a large collection of... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Dallas Presents 14th Annual Event TARANGINI Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT Feed My Starving Children Food Bank VT Seva Youth / volunteers participated in volunteering activity at Feed My Starving Children Food bank, as part of community service today. Volunteers packed 133 boxes of Food, that provides 28,728 meals to fight Hunger. Kudos to all volunteers specially the youth, who helped Food bank to stock the shelves to feed our neighbors in need👏🏼 Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Dallas Cancer Walkathon VT Seva 14th Annual Cancer Walkathon: VT Seva Dallas conducted 14th annual Cancer Walkathon on October 20th, 2024. During the cancer walk event, both Adult and Youth volunteers, Walkers and Runners all came Together raised public awareness about Cancer risk and prevention. About 150 walkers (gathered at Warren sports complex in Frisco) from different cities in Dallas metroplex joined the walk/run with full enthusiasm. VT Seva Dallas Branch Director Mrs. Amita Aviur welcomed the walkers with her inspiring message on Cancer Walk, Mahila Arogya Viakas and this year's goal to support the noble cause VT Seva Youth did bake sale, and fund raising activities to send all proceeds towards Cancer screening kits - cancer and health camps in India for the underprivileged, for early detection, thus saving lives. VT Seva youth also gave informative presentations on multiple Cancer types, symptoms, causes and precautions to take for early detection and prevention. Besides Walk, many fun games etc were organized to keep the walkers and participants engaged and informed. Quick physical warm up exercises and stretches were done just before the long walk. People who participated were encouraged to walk and do fitness activities every day for physical fitness and staying active. During the walkathon, CPR training was done by Kishore Chukkala, a certified CPR Trainer health professional, who provided free hands on training on how to perform CPR, when it is needed and call emergency during the need of the hour and how a life can be saved. It was very interesting and highly interactive training session. Youth enjoyed the training as they have learned how to perform compressions practically. CPR training not only provided free training in gaining life saving skills to Save a Life, but also added to overall Health awareness. VT Seva Dallas recently conducted Youth workshops on 'Problems with Plastic' and 'Environmental Sustainability 101' with one of the partners, city of Plano and created awareness on how micro plastic pollution not only impacts Environmental issues but also causes Health issues including cancer. Walkathon participants were reminded about the importance of avoiding micro plastics and how to cut down daily plastic usage in our daily lives for good health. VT Seva youth spread the awareness to keep our local communities we live in strong and healthy. VT Seva is a youth volunteers driven non-profit organization and always empowers youth for positive action. Amita ji explained about year round service projects and volunteer opportunities, youth leadership programs, and how youth can get involved and lead service activities to give back to the community, to make a difference. VT Seva Dallas youth displayed wonderful Team work in successfully completing all the activities during the walk. More than just a fundraising event, it was like a community gathering to support a common cause. The volunteering spirit just reflected the Joy of giving back. VT Seva Dallas Cancer Walkathon was a purposeful and fun-filled community event, as always. Read More PAST EVENT Vijayawada Flood Relief In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, particularly in Vijayawada, thousands of families are facing unimaginable challenges. Homes have been flooded, communities uprooted, and lives turned upside down. But in times of crisis, our strength lies in unity. Your support for this flood disaster relief campaign will bring critical aid—shelter, food, clean water, and medical care—to those affected in Vijayawada and beyond. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference and offers a lifeline to those struggling to rebuild. Let's come together to show our solidarity and compassion, helping these communities recover and rebuild stronger than ever. Our volunteers in Vijayawada are conducting the rescue and relief operations distributing food, water, medicines and other essential items to the affected people. We are also planning to support for the after flood so that people get to normal life. For just $120, you can support a family who has been devastated by the recent floods. Your contribution will provide essential aid—whether it's food, clean water, medical care, health services —to help them navigate this challenging time. Every bit of assistance counts, and your generosity will make a tangible difference in their lives. Together, we can bring hope and relief to those who need it most. Join us in this crucial effort to support families as they rebuild and recover. Please come forward and donate. Thank you! Read More PAST EVENT International Youth Day - VTSeva Dallas VT Seva Dallas Youth Meet (virtual) for International Youth Day celebration was a grand success. It was a great moment for the youth who reflected on their past volunteering experiences, nice memories and learnings. Youth volunteers also walked through volunteering opportunities and youth projects for 2024-25 academic year. VT Seva always empowers youth by engaging them in community service activities and youth development programs. As per the Youth Day theme: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, VT Seva youth also showed they are capable of using Digital Technology as a tool for transformation towards sustainability. Special Thanks to youth members Soham, Akhil, Pranay, Rasagna, Abhiram, Vedhas and all other youth. Thank you to all the adults who joined, and are helping their little younger kids to become future youth leaders. Read More PAST EVENT Yoga Day - VTSeva Dallas VT Seva Dallas in collaboration with JET USA and JKyog celebrated International yoga day at RK temple on June 22nd 2024.It was a wonderful experience 💕 Read More PAST EVENT Annual Earth Day VT Seva volunteers/youth Green Team was in action on May 4th 2024 at Earth Day celebration with city of Frisco Clean it & Green it. VT Seva Youth who always take pride in community service, joined the cleanup on May 4th at VT Seva adopted street, to keep our Earth / cities we live in clean and beautiful. From Earth Hour to Recycling Environmental awareness, youth presentation to Tote bags painting, VT Seva youth again pledged to make Earth, our only home a better place for tomorrow. Thanks all for volunteering. Read More PAST EVENT Envision Dallas On 19th April 2024 we had our monthly volunteering event at Envision Dallas, a non-profit organization for the blind and visually challenged. Our adult and youth volunteers were able to assist with the activities below and had an amazing time!! - Emceeing bingo event - Distribute gifts to bingo winners - Assisting blind members by helping them to their seats and restrooms - Helping blind members with playing bingo - Served soft drinks and refreshments Date and time : 04/19/2024 from 7 pm to 9 pm Volunteers: Chiruhas Nenavath Lakshmi Dharahas Nenavath Sahana Rauthik Keerthana Aduri Meghana Aduri Phani Aduri ji Raj Bhatter ji Vijaya Bhatter ji Read More PAST EVENT Envision Dallas VT Seva Dallas youth and adult volunteers volunteered at Envision Dallas, a non-profit organization for the blind and visually challenged on Friday 15th March 2024 evening 6:45- 9 pm. They helped with: - Emceeing bingo event - ⁠help blind members with bingo - ⁠served soft drinks and refreshments Volunteers: Viraaj gorukanti Srinika thoka Lakshmi thoka Krishna Charugundla Sreedevi Challa Raj bhatter Kudos to all the volunteers who spent their Friday evening in such a noble cause. 👏👏 Read More PAST EVENT Bake Sale Our first bake sale was initiated by one of our youngest, passionate youth volunteer Nishka along with her friends on Sunday. They were able to raise $250 and also get a company match of $250 for our Nethra kids visiting in April for the Robotics competition. Great job kiddos👏👏❤️. If you haven’t signed up yet for the bake sale, here’s your opportunity. Let’s come together and meet our goal. Read More PAST EVENT Adopt - A - Street Cleanup - Flower Mound VT Seva youth / volunteers in action @adopted park cleanup community service activity on 25th February 2024. Read More PAST EVENT Frisco Adopt-A-Street Clean Up VT Seva Adopt-a-Street cleaning service activity with the city of Frisco, for Keep Frisco Beautiful (as part of the Keep Texas Beautiful program). Read More PAST EVENT Cancer Walkathon 13th Annual Cancer Walkathon! Read More PAST EVENT Cards for Cancer Patients VT seva club at Centennial school made greeting cards today for cancer patients prepping for our walkathon this weekend. Kudos to our youth club leads Akekhya, Ananya and Shria L for running the activity successfully 👏👏 Read More PAST EVENT Book Donation Drop Off We dropped off the books that was collected as part of the holiday book donation drive last year. Children’s advocacy center graciously accepted the books and told us that it will be used to be distributed amongst various other groups that help children in need. Thank you Soham, Rasagna and their parents for the help with dropping off the books. Thanks everyone who worked on this project.🙏 Read More PAST EVENT Envision Dallas VT Seva Dallas is always on the lookout for opportunities to serve the local community as well and these pictures are from a volunteering event at Envision Dallas yesterday. This is a rehabilitation center for the blind and visually challenged people. Volunteers worked with the blind people to help them with clay sculpting and preparing objects like mug, house, animals etc. Organized the items required for the art work and worked with blind members to finish the sculptures. After work, cleaning up the tables and the vicinity. Special Thanks to Vijaya ji for taking the lead on this.👏👏 Volunteers attended: Vijaya Bhatter ji Sudeepthi Senapathi ji Medhasree Bhatter (youth) Anagha Senapathi (youth) Raj Bhatter ji 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

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Center: NASHVILLE Contact: Email ID: Nishitha nashville.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: CHARLOTTE Contact: Email ID: Kalpana Nellutla charlotte.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 PRERANA 2025 Join us for VT Seva Charlotte Youth’s 8th Annual Event, PRERANA 2025! Be the inspiration and help light a life on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Road, Charlotte, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of music, dance, delicious food, and engaging vendors—all while supporting the education of underprivileged children. 100% of your donations from this fundraiser directly benefit their education. Entry is only $10. Please scan the QR code or visit the provided link to donate, and don’t miss out on being a part of this impactful event. Let’s come together to make a difference, see you at PRERANA 2025! Nov 22, 2025 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Charlotte Donate Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE VT Seva Charlotte Table Tennis Tournament VTS Charlotte is organizing a Table Tennis tournament, on Dec 16, 2023, from 09:30 AM in Elon Recreation Center. Proceeds from this... Read More ARTICLE PRERANA - VT SEVA Charlotte Annual Event There is no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed. - Woodrow T Wilson PRERANA is VT SEVA... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Charlotte - Prerana 2020 Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Charlotte Offers Summer Camp Check out the summer classes being offered by our Youth volunteers who are passionate to help. By signing up with our summer classes you... Read More ARTICLE VT SEVA Charlotte’s 2nd Annual event PRERANA 2019 VT SEVA Charlotte celebrated 2nd annual music and dance festival PRERANA 2019 on Saturday, April 20th, 2018 from 6 PM to 9 PM.... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT Table Tennis Charity Tournament VT Seva Charlotte held our first Table Tennis Charity Tournament on December 16, 2023. Around ten youth and a few adult volunteers came together to make this event possible. We had roughly over 50 participants among 3 age groups, ranging from 5 to 18+. All the players and games were very competitive and had a lot of fun. It was very exciting to see the competitions and rallies between all talented players. In total, we raised around $1,000 through this tournament to donate to people in need. Overall, this was a very successful event and we look forward to hosting another! Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA CHARLOTTE SUMMER CAMP VT SEVA Charlotte hosted its second annual summer camp for students in grades K-8, aiming to offer a diverse range of subjects such as mathematics, science, programming, music, robotics, art, public speaking, and language. Our primary objective was to create an enjoyable learning atmosphere that encompassed these various subjects. The camp's schedule was carefully structured to strike a balance between learning and recreational activities. As part of their daily routine, the children were regularly taken outdoors for recess, not only to break from learning but also to engage in physical activity and socialize. This camp not only provided a secure and stimulating learning environment during the summer vacation but also fostered a passion for learning and a sense of community among the participants. We had an amazing time conducting this event and hope to continue for further years!! Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA CHARLOTTE STREAM CLEANUP VT SEVA Charlotte organized a stream cleanup on June 17 at Freedom Park to keep the park and surrounding stream free of unwanted trash. Through the efforts of 12 youth volunteers and 10 adult volunteers, they collected 10 bags of trash filled with items like metals, plastics, and glass. These materials could harm animals and the environment causing a disruption in the ecosystem. These cleanups really help the local community’s environment become safer and healthier for animals and humans. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA CHARLOTTE MOTHER'S DAY To celebrate Mother's Day, the dedicated volunteers of VT SEVA Charlotte came together to create beautiful handmade bouquets. In preparation for this event, VT SEVA Charlotte volunteers displayed incredible dedication and resourcefulness. Prior to the event, they collected leftover flowers from local stores that would have otherwise been discarded. By repurposing these flowers, they minimized waste and transformed them into beautiful bouquets. These thoughtfully crafted arrangements were sold with a purpose - to support cervical and breast cancer screenings. Every penny earned from the sales went directly towards funding these screenings, ensuring that women receive the necessary care and early detection they deserve. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA SEEDLINGS PROJECT VT Seva Charlotte celebrates our annual seedlings events for the 3rd year in a row!! The youth volunteers nurtured around 500 plants from the seed to the sapling. With tender care they were able to successfully raise over 400 of the saplings to good health. The seedlings ranged from a variety of flowers to vegetables like peppers, cucumber, squash and a variety of gourds. A group of 30 dedicated volunteers plus a few additional adult volunteers collectively met over the span of 2 months to come together and care for these plants. The volunteers set up a booth and sold the seedling to local community members, all the proceeds went towards Netra Vidyala the school of the blind. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA CLAYPOT PROJECT In collaboration with our seedlings event, our Charlotte chapter decided to also make handmade clay pots with unique designs to sell with our seedlings. We used terracotta pots and painted them with a variety of designs. Our chapter made these pots to promote environmental sustainability. By using these terracotta pots instead of plastic pots we can save a variety of wildlife and make these vegetables better for our health. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Charlotte - Book Drive for Homeless Shelter The book drive was conducted to support the local community in Charlotte. The volunteers set up a booth to collect new and gently used books. The overall drive was a huge success, the volunteers collected a total 450 books. They were then driven to the shelter and handed out. It was very heartwarming to see how many people were in need of a basic necessity such as books. Overall, it was a very heartwarming experience that the volunteers are looking forward to conducting such events again. Read More PAST EVENT Table Tennis Lessons In October 2022, we began offering table tennis lessons for children in a parent's garage. Since then, every Sunday, we've been teaching kids the basics of the game. Our goal was to establish a sustainable program that could raise funds for our educational pillar, which supports the provision of food, shelter, and education to students attending our schools for the visually impaired. By participating in these lessons, not only are the kids gaining important skills, but they are also contributing to a worthy cause. With the funds we raise through this initiative, we can continue to provide quality education, resources, and support to those who need it most. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these young learners and help them reach their full potential. Through this initiative, we hope to foster a love for sports and healthy competition among our students, while also giving them a chance to develop valuable skills that will benefit them both on and off the table. With each lesson, we see their enthusiasm grow and their abilities improve, and we are proud to be able to offer them this opportunity. Read More PAST EVENT Seedling Project Vt Seva Charlotte hosted a seedling event to raise money for tribal students. The seedlings team stuck with the process from the original seedlings planting to selling the full grown seedlings! This event took many hours by the team especially to take care of the seedlings on a weekly basis! The seedlings team was very proud and happy to have conducted a successful event and are so thankful to everyone who supported their efforts! They learned from their experiences and are excited to conduct the event again next year! Read More PAST EVENT Mother's Day Event This year's Mother's Day was made extra special thanks to the Charlotte youth volunteers. They crafted flowers to sell in their neighborhoods to collect money for India's tribal children. They also created bouquets for all of the mothers at a nearby nursing home. Flowers were given to them, and the volunteers spent time talking to them and playing with them. Because they were unable to spend the day with their own children, the volunteers made it extra special. With all these efforts the volunteers were able to raise a substantial amount of money from the Mother's Day Event. Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA SEEDLINGS PROJECT VT Seva Charlotte celebrates our annual seedlings events for the 3rd year in a row!! The youth volunteers nurtured around 500 plants from the seed to the sapling. With tender care they were able to successfully raise over 400 of the saplings to good health. The seedlings ranged from a variety of flowers to vegetables like peppers, cucumber, squash and a variety of gourds. A group of 30 dedicated volunteers plus a few additional adult volunteers collectively met over the span of 2 months to come together and care for these plants. The volunteers set up a booth and sold the seedling to local community members, all the proceeds went towards Netra Vidyala the school of the blind. Read More PAST EVENT Toiletries Drive The VT Seva Charlotte branch hosted a Covid safe drive through Toiletries Drive event where people could drop off toiletries that were needed by the local homeless community. All of the products were donated to the Salvation Army, who supported us in getting our supplies to individuals in need. Read More PAST EVENT Sandwhich Drive The Charlotte branch of VT Seva held a Sandwhich Drive, in which volunteers made sandwiches and donated them all to a shelter called the Urban Ministry Center to support the area's homeless. Later that day, they were served that food later that day for lunch. Read More PAST EVENT Mother's Day Event The Charlotte branch of VT Seva held a Mother's Day event in which volunteers crafted small flower bouquets to sell and raise money for blind and tribal schools in India. In addition, the volunteers visited a local nursing home to deliver a bouquet to the elderly women who resided there, making Mother's Day a little more special for them. Read More PAST EVENT PRERANA 2020 VT SEVA Charlotte celebrated 3rd annual cultural event PRERANA 2020 on December 20th, 2020 with a goal of supporting the education of 80 underprivileged children. The youth volunteers of VT SEVA Charlotte took the lead in planning, coordination and organization of the event. Ever since our beloved CEO HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji named the annual event as “PRERANA”, the volunteers of VT SEVA Charlotte drew “INSPIRATION” from the cause and organized the event annually. . The event was kicked off by the lighting of a ‘Diya’ and passing it on from senior youth volunteers to the Junior volunteers symbolizing the transfer of the responsibility of the organization to inspiring the next generation. VT SEVA Charlotte invited noted child Psychiatrist Mr. Raghava Reddy to conduct a mental health seminar.. The youth volunteers asked Dr. Reddy on the challenges of remote learning and social distancing due to COVID-19 to make it useful for the children and also the parents.. The volunteers explained, the mission, the four pillars of VT SEVA and the goal of PRERANA 2020.. The VT SEVA Charlotte youth volunteers were able to orchestrate the virtual event PRERANA 2020 smoothly and are thankful to the National leadership team for continuous support, and grateful to our CEO HH Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji for providing the platform and inspiring us to serve the underprivileged. Read More View More

Center: MARYLAND Contact: Email ID: Sobana Vasudevan maryland.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 VTS Maryland SAMATHA A day of compassion, unity, and purpose as we come together to empower underprivileged and visually challenged students through education and support. Let’s make a difference, one step at a time. Your presence can change lives! June 1st, 2025 12 PM - 6 PM Linganore High School, 12013 Old Anapolis Road, Fredrick, MD Donate 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 Multicultural Night VT Seva Maryland Celebrates Unity and Service at the 2nd Annual Multicultural and Volunteer Excellence Night! 🌟 VT Seva Maryland recently celebrated a vibrant evening on November 15, 2025, at Windsor Knolls Middle School in Ijamsville, MD. The event served a dual purpose: a celebration of our community's rich cultural diversity and a platform to honor the outstanding contributions of our youth and adult volunteers. A Message from Our Youth Leaders Team - By Mridula Vasudevan, Youth Director for Global Partnership and National Projects, VT Seva Maryland Our aim with this event was clear: to foster understanding and unity by bringing together people from all backgrounds to share traditions, performances, and stories. Through a showcase of music, dance, art, and cultural displays, we highlighted the richness of our Frederick community while inspiring young leaders to embrace service as a fundamental way of life. The "Volunteer Excellence" portion of the evening recognized the incredible dedication of students and families who generously give their time and energy to meaningful causes. This dual focus on culture and service demonstrates how community pride and volunteerism go hand in hand in building stronger, more compassionate communities. We were especially honored to receive official recognition from our esteemed county leadership. We extend our deepest gratitude to County Executive Jessica Fitzwater Jessica Fitzwater for Frederick County Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and County Council President Brad Young Brad W. Young Frederick County Council for sending Certificates of Recognition for the event. Their support and acknowledgment mean a great deal to our volunteers and inspire us to continue our mission of service. This night was a true testament to the power of community partnerships and youth leadership. We thank everyone—performers, schools, vendors, sponsors, and guests—for making this celebration an overwhelming success. Honored Guests & Partners: Mrs. Renne Knapp – Frederick County Council Member (Chief Guest) Renee Knapp, Frederick County Council Member Mrs. Nilima Rawal – Frederick County Department of Energy and Environment (Chief Guest) Frederick County Division of Energy and Environment Friends of the Child Advocacy Center – Jody Deveney Jody Deveney Friends of the Child Advocacy Center Frederick County Division of Fire and Rescue Services, Station #25 Frederick County Division of Fire & Rescue Frederick County Sheriff’s Office – Deputy Jayme Reynolds Frederick County Sheriff's Office, MD - Integrity Driven • Community Built Cultural Partners & Schools: - Asian American Center of Frederick Asian American Center of Frederick - Born To Dance - Naach Performing Arts - Padma Paadam School of Performing Arts Inc - Swaraalaya School of Music and Arts - Mallika’s Kuchipudi Nrityalaya - Hindi USA - Manabadi Telugu School Cultural Displays Included: Thailand, Ireland, Sri Lanka, Japan, Italy, Costa Rica, El Salvador, and India! Thailand – Taara Vasudevan, Eesha, Uma Ireland – Manasvi Divi, Tejasvi Divi, Kaviya Karthickkumar, Dheesidan Karthickkumar Sri Lanka – Joshua, Pushpak, Akul Japan – Chetan Sai Kankanala, Velavan, Abhinav Italy – Anay, Kabir, Vedansh India – Arjav Gupta Asian American Center of Frederick - Costa Rica and El Salvador Special Thanks to Our Vendors & Sponsors: - Uday Nasini Photography (A huge thank you to Uday ji for wonderfully capturing our event! 🙏) [https://uday.smugmug.com/VT-SEVA-MD.../n-sZ8NqV] - Pavan Sai Catering Services - Swagath Financial Services - AATS Financial Services - Asian American Center of Frederick - Hitrend Vending - CB Events Core Adult Team - Dillibabu Venkateswaralu – Treasurer - Srinivas Putthana – Secretary - Prashamsa Muppavaram – Donor Engagement Leader - Sandhya Kakani – Feeding Hope Program Leader - Aparna Hemchandra – Event Volunteer Decoration - Divya Arramshetty – Event Volunteer Decoration - Deepa Parida – Service Portal Manager - Murali Divi, Padmaja Vedantam – Event Volunteers - Vasudevan Akkoor – Youth Director - Sobana Vasudevan – Branch Director Core Youth Leaders Team - Mridula Vasudevan (Bringing the community together, Working with youth team, Emcee) - Mahati Konduri (Working with youth team, Emcee) - Yashmita Dillibabu (Working with youth team, Emcee) - Akul Pallerla (coordinating with cultural presentations and coordinationwith awardee speeches) - Anwesha Parida (coordination with awardees list) - Divya Putthana(cultural coordination and review with facility) - Akanksha Subramaniam(cultural coordination on the event day) - Inika Keranahalli (cultural coordination on the event day) - Manasvi Divi Tejasvi Divi, Anwesha Parida(Gifts organization) - Arjun Chintalapati, Joshua Cabral, Pushpak Keesara, Akul Pallerla, Taara Vasudevan, Chetan Kankanala, Divya Putthana(Candy drive, Toy Drive, Battery Drive, Book Drive) - Arjun Chintalapati- Multicultural & Dive poster preparations 2024 Youth Awardees Akanksha Subramaniam Akul Pallerla Anvitha Nakka Anwesha Parida Bhavya Yarlagadda Dheesidan Karthick Kumar Divya Putthana Geethika Pamani Harshita Sharma Inika Keranahalli Kaviya Karthickkumar Mahati Konduri Mahesh Chandra Gandham Mridula Vasudevan Rashmika Patel Rohan Putthana Sana Shenoy Sreshta Veldanda Stella Yoon Taara Vasudevan Vivek Konduri Yashmita Dillibabu Read More PAST EVENT Winter Coat and Clothes Giveaway VT SEVA Maryland Participated in the Winter Coat and Clothing Giveaway. VT Seva Maryland once again partner with wonderful volunteers of the Child Advocacy Center for their annual Children’s Clothing Giveaway. Inika Keranahalli Youth leader of the Maryland VTSeva Branch lead the event, which took place on October 18th from 8:00 am to 12 pm at West Frederick Middle School. Here is a small write up about the event from Inika. We are very thankful we got a very good opportunity to volunteer and help people in need during this clothing drive. All the volunteers of VT seva Maryland helped to sort the clothes by size and type, then arrange them neatly on the tables and racks. It was a bit of hard work at first because there were so many donations, but it felt good to see everything organized and ready for families who came in. When people arrived to pick out coats and clothes, We helped them find the right sizes and made sure everyone got something warm for winter. Seeing their smiles and hearing their thank-yous made me feel proud and happy that I could make a small difference. It was a great experience that taught me how teamwork and kindness can really help others. The event's success was largely due to the support of dedicated volunteers. Special thanks to My mom Ms. Shwetha and Ms. Sobana Vasudevan for their valuable contributions. Also to our volunteers Mahati Konduri, Bhavya Y, Anwesha Parida,Arjun C. A very special thanks to Abhinav Komperla who helped collect the clothes for this event. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland Hosts Thermal Energy Workshop The VT Seva Maryland team successfully conducted a Thermal Energy workshop on October 12th at the Urbana Regional Library. Anwesha Parida - Youthleader of the Maryland VTSeva Branch lead the event, which took place from 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm. During the workshop, participants learned about the fundamentals of thermal energy and its applications in cardboard ovens. The attendees then engaged in a hands-on activity, creating their own cardboard ovens using step-by-step instructions and provided materials. The event provided an excellent opportunity for the organizers to develop essential skills such as confidence, responsibility, and communication. The interactive nature of the workshop kept the kids engaged and focused throughout. The event's success was largely due to the support of dedicated volunteers. Special thanks to Aarushi Shrivastava, Aryan Shriramoju, Nirvi Bijjala, Chetan Sai Kankanala, Akansha Subramaniam, Ms. Sandhya, Ms. Deepa, and Ms. Sobana Vasudevan for their valuable contributions. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland - LHS VTS Club Conducts Stadium Cleanup at LHS On October 4th, the VTS Club at Linganore High School organized a stadium cleanup event, promoting community service and environmental responsibility. The event took place from 9:00 am to 11:00 am, during which club members worked together to collect trash and maintain the cleanliness of the school's stadium and surrounding campus. *A Message from the Youth Leader* "I'd like to extend my gratitude to the following students for their participation and dedication to this initiative: - Mahnoor Choudry - CJ Hopkins - Chase McNiesh - Blake McNiesh - Henry Harne - David Harne - Kai Cutts - Stephanie Jones - Briana Williams - Alex Groves - Raneen Fattah - Eden Vogel - Erin Plugge - Ashley Adetolu - Bhavya Yarlagadda - Madhav Jaitly Their collective efforts have contributed significantly to the upkeep of our school's facilities. I'm proud to be a part of this initiative and look forward to future community service events." *Jack Shao* Youth Leader, VT Seva Maryland LHS VTS Club Senior, Linganore High School Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland Blood Drive: Saving Lives Through Community Service VT Seva Maryland, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, hosted a successful blood drive at the Landsdale Clubhouse on August 16, 2025. The event saw 34 individuals register, with 25 generous donors contributing blood, potentially saving up to 75 lives. Led by Youth Leader Mahati Konduri, the event showcased exceptional dedication and community spirit. VT Seva Maryland extends gratitude to the American Red Cross team, volunteers, and donors who made this event possible. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland's 79th Indian Independence Day Parade VT Seva Maryland celebrated India's 79th Independence Day with a vibrant parade & cultural festivities! 🇮🇳 Highlights included national anthems, traditional attire, speeches, face painting, henna, & handprint memories. Thanks to amazing volunteers & community for making it special! Led by Youth Leader Mridula Vasudevan Read More PAST EVENT VT SEVA Maryland Summer Camp 2025 The VT SEVA Maryland Summer Camp, led by youth leader Mridula Vasudevan in July 2025, has successfully concluded. The camp provided students with valuable academic instruction to prepare them for the upcoming school year, alongside engaging activities such as dancing, singing, yoga, and arts and crafts that fostered creativity, mindfulness, and fun. Where friendships are real, the marker stains are permanent, and every single day was a wild attempt to fit math, English, games, dance, singing, reading, art, and crafts into a few short hours. This group didn’t just attend camp, they took over. If camp were a TV show, these kids were the stars, the directors, and probably the entire writing team. We experienced plot twists, spontaneous musicals, dramatic math meltdowns, and spelling bee rivalries that felt like Olympic events. Some came to learn. Some came to perform. Some came to quietly draw on themselves with permanent markers and somehow walk out looking like abstract art. But every single one brought heart, humor, and something totally unforgettable. Students included: Sowmrita Banerjee Kushi Lokesh Subanya Saravana Bhava Swara Mettu Jayansh Jekka Varuni Vijai Geethansaathvik Thungathurthi Ameya Muddam Riya Mallavarapu Ayaansh Bejgam Surya Muddam Aahana Gupta -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mridula Vasudevan, Camp Leader, shares her experience: Leading this summer camp was a rewarding opportunity to help students grow academically and creatively. Each day brought new challenges—from teaching lessons to organizing activities—and allowed me to strengthen my leadership, communication, and organizational skills. As the lead, I coordinated with volunteers, managed the schedule, and served as the main point of contact for students and parents. This experience highlighted the importance of clear communication, flexibility, and teamwork in achieving our shared goals. I’m deeply grateful to the parents for their support, the students for their enthusiasm, and the volunteers for making each day meaningful. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Youth Leads’ Reflections Akul Pallerla: “This year’s summer camp was a wild ride of emotions, excitement, and overall fun. The kids were excellent and even though they were rowdy at times, they were well behaved and respectful. I’ve enjoyed this year, so I hope that next year will have the same energy!” Arjun Chintalapati: “Hi, I am Arjun Chintalapati and it was an amazing three weeks at the VT SEVA camp. It was my first time as a lead and I was able to work with the kids to grow their knowledge on math and English. This experience has taught me to be patient and communicate efficiently.” Taara Vasudevan: “Hi, my name is Taara Vasudevan and summer camp to me means that even in the chaos of kids, you can always be happy.” Inika Keranahalli: “This summer camp was a wonderful opportunity to connect with students and help them explore new ideas. Being part of such a vibrant team taught me the importance of collaboration and adaptability, and I’m grateful for the chance to contribute to the kids’ growth.” Anwesha Parida: “Working at the VT SEVA Summer Camp was an inspiring experience. I enjoyed seeing the children’s creativity and curiosity blossom, and it motivated me to keep improving my own leadership skills while supporting their learning journey.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Acknowledgments Thank you to: The students, for bringing joy, curiosity, and spirit to every activity The parents, for their continued support and trust in our program The youth leads, for their hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication throughout the camp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Youth Leads – VT SEVA Maryland Summer Camp 2025 Inika Keranahalli Anwesha Parida Akul Pallerla Arjun Chintalapati Taara Vasudevan Each youth lead contributed meaningfully through lesson planning, student engagement, and daily coordination, gaining valuable experience in leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving. Their commitment was essential to the camp’s success. I am proud of what we accomplished together and look forward to future opportunities to serve our community through VT SEVA. — Mridula Vasudevan Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland Hosts Successful 2nd Annual SAMATHA Public Speaking Competition! VT Seva Maryland's youth leader, Akul Pallerla, successfully led the 2nd Annual SAMATHA Public Speaking competition on April 5,2025. Below is his account of the event, highlighting his journey and volunteer experience. Event Summary ----------------- On April 5th, from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, VT SEVA Maryland proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Public Speaking Competition. The event was a great success, bringing together over 18 enthusiastic students from both elementary and middle schools. Participants confidently showcased their creativity, eloquence, and public speaking skills. It was a wonderful opportunity for young speakers to express themselves and shine on stage. Acknowledgments -------------------- The success of this event would not have been possible without the unwavering support and heartfelt involvement of our amazing parents and volunteers. From the early stages of preparation to the final moments of the event, their guidance, encouragement, and generosity shone through. Their dedication created a warm, welcoming, and uplifting environment that truly inspired everyone involved. We are deeply grateful for their contribution. Empowering Youth Through Public Speaking ------------------------------------ This public speaking competition stands as a testament to the remarkable talent, creativity, and confidence of the young minds in our community. It reflects VT SEVA Maryland’s strong commitment to nurturing communication skills and leadership through the power of spoken words. We are excited to continue expanding this initiative and inspiring the next generation of confident speakers, thoughtful leaders, and changemakers. Thank you Judges! ------------------------- We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who made this event possible. A special appreciation goes out to our esteemed judges: * Dr. Joy Flagg * Mrs. Paula Ramirez * Mr. Vasudevan Akkoor Thank you for generously sharing your time, expertise, and thoughtful feedback as judges. Your dedication played a key role in encouraging and guiding our young speakers. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the participants and their parents. Your hard work, preparation, and commitment truly brought this event to life. Your passion and effort were evident in every speech, and we are deeply grateful for your involvement and support. Thank you, Volunteers! ------------------------ Finally, our sincere thanks to the VT SEVA Maryland youth volunteers who played an integral role in organizing and conducting this event: * Yashmita Dillibabu * Arjun Chintalapati * Kaviya Karthickkumar * Mikaela Abobar * Mridula Vasudevan * Anay Pallerla * Taara Vasudevan Thank you so much to all the below adult volunteers of the VT Seva Maryland team who helped with set up, running the show, cleaning up, etc., * Mrs. Prashamsa Muppavaram * Mr. Dillibabu Venkateswaralu * Mrs. Sandhya Kakani * Mr. Vasudevan Akkoor * Mrs. Sobana Vasudevan Last but not the least, I want to thank the parents who helped make this event successful by participating, extending help where it is needed. The event would not have been successful without your support and cooperation. Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and teamwork, it truly made a difference. Best regards, Akul Pallerla Vice President, Education Pillar VT SEVA Maryland Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland Hosts Successful 2nd Annual SAMATHA Chess Tournament On March 29, 2025, VT Seva Maryland successfully conducted its 2nd annual SAMATHA Chess tournament. The event, led by Vivek Konduri, attracted numerous young participants, providing valuable learning experience in competitive chess and event management. Event Highlights and Lessons Learned The tournament offered a unique opportunity for kids to engage in a fun and educational competition, gaining insights into real-life event management. While the event was successful, Vivek Konduri reflected on areas for improvement, including: • Enhancing roster efficiency • Streamlining match pairings • Refining event logistics Acknowledging Key Contributors The success of the event was made possible by the collective efforts of dedicated youth leaders, including: • Vasudevan Akkoor • Sudha Konduri • Prashamsa Muppavaram • VT Seva Maryland Youth Leads - Mahati , Mahesh, Akul, Arjun, Anvitha, Akshith, Mridula Vasudevan, Akanksha, Yashmita Their contributions ensured a smooth and successful execution of the tournament. Read More PAST EVENT 2nd Annual SAMATHA Science Fair Competition! VT Seva Maryland Hosts Successful 2nd Annual SAMATHA Science Fair Competition! VT Seva Maryland's youth leader, Mridula Vasudevan, successfully led the 2nd Annual SAMATHA Science Fair competition on March 23, 2025. Below is her account of the event, highlighting her journey and volunteer experience. Event Summary ----------------- On March 23rd, from 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM, VT SEVA Maryland proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Science Fair. The event was a remarkable success, bringing together over 40 students who showcased an impressive range of innovative projects. The average score of 35.333 out of 40 demonstrated the outstanding quality, creativity, and dedication that participants put into their work. We are pleased to share the list of finalists: Individual Finalists * K-1: Radhika Raghavendra (Kindergarten), Sreshta Velamuri (1st Grade) * 2-3: Kabir Rajpurohit (3rd Grade), Liam Hartshorn (3rd Grade) * 4-6: Chetan Sai Kankanala (4th Grade), Velavan Murugesan (4th Grade) Group Finalists * Anay Pallerla and Vedansh Mudiganti * Jay Gupta Boorugu and Vihaan Muddada * Brick Benders (FLL Team) Acknowledgments -------------------- The success of this event was made possible by the tremendous engagement and support from parents and volunteers. Their guidance and encouragement played a crucial role, from the preparation stages to ensuring the smooth execution of the event. Their contributions created a welcoming and inspiring environment for everyone involved. Commitment to STEAM Education ------------------------------------ This science fair serves as a testament to the incredible talent within our community and reinforces VT SEVA Maryland’s ongoing commitment to promoting STEAM education among young minds. We are excited to continue growing this initiative and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, innovators, and leaders. Thank you Judges! ------------------------- We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who made this event possible. A special appreciation goes out to our esteemed judges: Mrs. Usha Santharam Mrs. Rebecca Clark Mrs. Jessica Walker Mr. Srinivas Pollisetty Thank you for your valuable time, expertise, and dedication in evaluating the projects and providing insightful feedback to the participants. We also want to acknowledge the parents and participants for their hard work and dedication. Your efforts in research, preparation, and execution brought this event to life, and we are deeply grateful for your involvement. Thank you Volunteers! ------------------------ Finally, our sincere thanks to the VT SEVA Maryland youth volunteers who played an integral role in organizing and conducting this event: Mahati Konduri Yashmita Dillibabu Akul Pallerla Arjun Chintalapati Rachel Laflotte Jasmine Gouhari Akshaj Mareddy Anvitha Nakka Akshith Byreddy Bhavya Yarlagadda Mikaela Abobar Sreedhav Jayaraman Shambav Jayaraman Parker Warburton Arjav Gupta Thank you so much to all the below adult volunteers of VT Seva Maryland team who helped with set up, running the show, clean up, etc., Mrs. Prashamsa Muppavaram Mr. Dillibabu Venkateswaralu Mrs. Seetha Jayaraman Mrs. Sandhya Kakani Mr. Vasudevan Akkoor Mrs. Sobana Vasudevan Thank you for your hard work, enthusiasm, and teamwork—it truly made a difference. Best regards, Mridula Vasudevan Director of Special Programs and Global Partnership, VT SEVA Maryland Read More PAST EVENT Clothing Upcycling Event *VT Seva Maryland Environmental Branch Hosts Successful Clothing Upcycling Event!* VT Seva Maryland Team was thrilled to share the success of our inaugural clothing upcycling event held on March 9th, 2025, at the Urbana Regional Library! Led by our Environment Branch President, Bhavya Yarlagadda, this event brought together community members of all ages to promote sustainability and creativity. *Event Highlights:* * Interactive activities: sun printing, fabric painting, and sewing * Transforming used clothes into unique creations: sun prints, scrunchies, and quilted bags *Dedicated team of volunteers:* Mridula Vasudevan, Anvi Nakka, Vivek Konduri, Samira Ammar, Chase Williams, Harrison Sauer, Taara Vasudevan *Special Thanks:* Vicki Nellis, Sobana Vasudevan, Vasudevan Akkoor, and Suneeta Yarlagadda for their generous support Witnessing the excitement and creativity of our young participants made every effort worthwhile. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this event! Read More PAST EVENT Mental Health Awareness Workshop VT Seva Maryland Youth Leaders conducted a Mental Health Awareness workshop at Urbana regional library. On Feb 22, 2025, the VT Seva Maryland Youth Leaders conducted a Mental Health Awareness workshop using slime as a stress reliever for elementary school students. The event was mainly for kids to understand about the mental health, youth leads did a presentation on the mental health. Event Report by Divya Puttana, Youth Leader (Who lead this event) I am very happy to share the support and success of our recent event, where we presented an informative slideshow on the Mental health and how its is important in the overall growth of a child. One of the activity mentioned in the slide was about slime making and how slime making can bring happiness in young minds. The event overall went smoothly and all the kids had a lot of fun! 15 kids attended this event and were very excited about making colorful slimes. I extend my sincere gratitude to the following volunteers who helped make this event possible: Sana Shenoy, Akanksha Subramaniam, Laasya Keesara,Anvitha Nakka, Bhavya Yarlagadda, Rohan Putthana, Pushpak Keesara, and Srihaan Polishetty.I also want to thank adult Volunteers my dad Srinivasa Putthana, Dillibabu uncle, Sobana Aunty, Vasu Uncle, and all the volunteers for helping and making sure everything went as planned! Read More PAST EVENT Interactive Heart Health Presentation On January 26, 2025, the VT Seva Maryland Youth Leaders conducted a free educational presentation on heart health, targeting middle and elementary school students. The engaging event aimed to educate youngsters about the heart's functionality and promote healthy habits. Event Report by Sana Shenoy, Youth Leader (Who lead this event) I am thrilled to share the success of our recent event, where we presented an informative slideshow on the heart, covering its structure, purpose, diseases, surgeries, and preventive measures. To make learning fun and interactive, we conducted a hands-on science experiment, simulating the heart's pumping action using a balloon, jar, and straw. Following the experiment, participants completed worksheets to reinforce their understanding of the presented material. To further engage the students, we organized a heart-themed bingo game, offering prizes for correct answers. The event concluded with a creative activity, where students decorated paper hearts and pledged to adopt at least one healthy habit to prevent heart disease. Event Highlights and Acknowledgments The event was a resounding success, with over 16 students attending and demonstrating a keen interest in learning about heart health. I extend my sincere gratitude to the following volunteers who helped make this event possible: Divya Putthana Akanksha Subramaniam Laasya Keesara Yashmita Dillibabu Mridula Vasudevan Akul Pallerla Inika Keranahalli Their dedication and support were instrumental in making this event an enjoyable and educational experience for all participants. Read More PAST EVENT Maryland Feeding Hope Program VT Seva Maryland team supports Maryland Feeding Hope Program A small write up below from the lead Mridula Vasudevan. ‐--‐---------------------‐--------------------‐------------------- On January 25th, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the VT SEVA Maryland team actively supported the Feeding Hope program through a creative and engaging fundraising effort. This initiative took place during the Frederick Tamil Sdgchool Pongal Festival, which celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the Tamil holiday. As part of our efforts, we set up a Henna Stand, offering beautiful henna designs to attendees while spreading awareness about the cause. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we successfully raised over $20 in donations. Additionally, we campaigned regarding the Feeding Hope Program during the Heart Presentation Event on January 26th, 2025. These contributions will help provide meals to those in need, reinforcing our commitment to serving and uplifting others. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to: - **Akanksha Subramaniam** - **Sana Shenoy** For enabling us to present our organization in an organized and professional manner. We would also like to thank the VT SEVA MD Volunteers and representatives of the Feeding Hope program for their amazing support during our fundraising efforts at the Frederick Tamil School Pongal Festival: - *Mahati Konduri* - *Sandhya Ji (Feeding Hope Rep)* - *Lasya* - *Chetan* - *Vivek Konduri* - *Mahesh Chandra Gandam* - *Bhavya Yarlagadda* Your dedication and support have made a tremendous impact, and we look forward to continuing our commitment to the Feeding Hope program through future initiatives! Thank you once again, Mridula Vasudevan Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Maryland Youth Leaders Support The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society The VT Seva Maryland Youth Team successfully organized a henna event, raising funds for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). Below is a report from Akanksha Subramaniam, the youth leader who led the initiative: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ A Successful Henna Event for a Noble Cause On January 25, 2025, I had the opportunity to organize a henna event at Urbana Middle School. This experience allowed me to develop my time management skills and work effectively under pressure. I am thrilled to report that the event was a resounding success. With the help of my team, we provided henna services to numerous children and raised $86 for LLS. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Fredrick Tamil School for providing us with the opportunity to host this event. I would also like to thank the following individuals for their invaluable support and assistance: Mahati Konduri Mridula Vasudevan Mahesh Chandra Gandam Sana Shenoy Divya Putthana Vivek Konduri Bhavya Yarlagadda Laasya Keesara Their contributions were instrumental in making this event a success, and I truly appreciate their time and effort. Sincerely, Akanksha Subramaniam Read More View More

Center: CHICAGO Contact: Email ID: Sridevi Ranga chicago.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 CHICAGO Krispy Kreme Fundraiser What happens when you combine the irresisitible appeal of donuts with a hearftfeltmission to fight hunger? Sudheeshna Nune, the Youth... Read More ARTICLE VTS Chicago youth volunteers at Farmers Market One day, Sridevi, the Chicago branch director of VT Seva, was at the local farmers market in Buffalo Grove. She saw two high school kids... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT Chicago - Feed My Starving Children On Saturday, Dec 20th, 2025 VTSeva Chicago volunteers packed food for those in need at Feed My Starving Children! Together, with many other volunteers, we packed a total of 194 boxes (our group 21 boxes ) which will be sent to Haiti! We also had few of the volunteers helping out with ware house activities. Thanks to Ashita,Sahithi, Ananya, Akshith, Ishani, Kiva, Inara and other adult volunteers for volunteering with us! Read More PAST EVENT Prairie workday Chicago volunteers had a wonderful time at the Buffalo Grove Prairie Workday event! Everyone worked hard to make it a success, and it was amazing to see the effort and interest put in to sift the seeds through the screens to produce pure seeds. These seeds will be planted in spring at various locations. A big thank you to all the dedicated volunteers for their time and energy—you made the environment better! Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Youth bonding event Thank you everyone for making our VTSeva Chicago bonding event On Nov 15th! We had so much fun with all of you , getting to know each other, playing all sorts of games and celebrating award ceremony for 2024 president awards and 2025 volunteers. We hope to do more of these in the future to enhance our community and create a stronger team! Together we can make a difference! Congratulations to everyone!! For those who missed this one, I would love to see you all for the next one. Also, a big thanks to Culvers for sponsoring food for this event! They are a great supporter for VTSeva ! Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Feed My Starving Children On Saturday, Nov 8th, VTSeva Chicago volunteers joined together at Feed My Starving Children to help pack meals for those in need. We are deeply grateful for your time, dedication, and compassion in serving others. Thanks to your efforts, VTSeva successfully packed boxes for shipping to Haiti! It was inspiring to see everyone’s teamwork and commitment toward making a difference. Read More PAST EVENT Community threads - thrift store On November 1st, a group of volunteers from Chicago branch participated in an opportunity at the Community Threads Thrift store. Together, we were able to pack 7 bags of clothing and tag new clothes in preparation for the Christmas season. Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and effort — your contribution helped make a positive impact in our community! Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Chicago - Felt wall enrichment boards for animal shelters Volunteers had a wonderful time at our Cat Scratch Board event! Everyone worked hard to make it a success, and it was amazing to see the teamwork and effort put in to help support the animals. A big thank you to all the dedicated volunteers for your time and energy—you made this event possible! Read More PAST EVENT Chicago's adopt-a-highway fall cleanup Thanks to everyone for participating in adopt-a-highway cleanup. Fortunately weather was also cooperating , we were able to make a meaningful impact on our local environment. Your commitment to seva (selfless service) continues to make a difference. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated!! Kudos to you all!! Read More PAST EVENT Northern Illinois Food Bank VTSeva Chicago volunteers went to Northern Illinois Food Bank to pack potatoes! During this activity, we even added a personal touch by packing a few heart-shaped potatoes, sending our love to those in need. This session was a unique experience for us as we all played a part to make a positive impact on someone’s life! Read More PAST EVENT Farmer's market Couple of volunteers from Chicago team manned booth at Farmer's market for sharing information about VT Seva & the impact our volunteers make. Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Origami Tulip Bouquets for hospital staff A group of volunteers from Chicago came together to show appreciation for our everyday heroes — the doctors who work tirelessly to keep us healthy and safe. With creativity, care, and a whole lot of heart, handcrafted beautiful origami flowers as a small token of gratitude. Thank you to our amazing volunteers for turning paper into petals, and appreciation into art. You truly made a difference! Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Posters making for presenting at Green Fair On Sunday, September 14, a group of volunteers came together in a youth center to make trifold for green fair. These trifles included habits that better fit the environment, like waste materials, and waste management rules. These posters will be presented at Green Fair . Visitors will be encouraged to change small habits which can have bigger impact on the environment. Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Green Fair participation Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Green Fair! We had a great time sharing simple ways to protect the environment, like turning off lights and fans when not in use and taking shorter showers. We also helped raise awareness about which items shouldn't go in the trash or recycling bins. Wonderful work by all, thanks again for being part of it! Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Felt wall enrichment boards for animal shelters Volunteers had a wonderful time at our Cat Scratch Board event! Everyone worked hard to make it a success, and it was amazing to see the teamwork and effort put in to help support the animals. A big thank you to all the dedicated volunteers: Ananya, Sahithi, Sudheeshna, and Ishaan, for your time and energy—you made this event possible! Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Sandwiches for food pantries On Saturday, September 20, 2025, a group of volunteers came together to prepare peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for our community. In total, we made 50 sandwiches and packed them into bags with other treats, creating thoughtful care packages to share. We are so grateful to everyone who joined us and gave their time to make this event a success. Your contribution truly made a difference! Read More PAST EVENT Chicago - Farmer's market fundraising VT Seva Chicago volunteers manned a booth a Farmer's market for Nethra schools fund raising. Handmade book marks & beautifully wrapped books were used for raising funds for the schools & local food pantry Read More View More

Center: ATLANTA Contact: Email ID: Anitha Mathan atlanta.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 VT Seva Atlanta SUBHA 2025 🌟 SUBHA 2025 will be a youth-led celebration filled with powerful performances, soul-stirring music, and heartfelt messages. Together, we will honor the spirit of volunteerism and shine a spotlight on the resilience and brilliance of the visually challenged. Sunday Sept 21, 2025 2-5PM EST 2320 Meadow Church Way, Duluth, GA Donate 🎉🎉 VT Seva Atlanta Celebrates 22 Youth Clubs! 🎉🎉 We are thrilled to share that VT Seva Atlanta proudly has 22 vibrant Youth Clubs across colleges, high schools, and middle schools! 🌟 Please see the details below: Youth Club | Start Date Lambert High School | August 31, 2021 Denmark High School | January 16, 2022 Northview High School | Sept 2, 2022 Alliance Academy High School | Sept 20, 2022 Alpharetta High School | October 24, 2022 Innovation High school | August 23, 2023 South Forsyth High School | August 28, 2023 Chattahoochi High School | Sept 4, 2023 Forsyth Central High school | Sept 22, 2023 Deseana Middle School | Sept 22, 2023 Piney Grove Middle School | Feb 24, 2024 Rivertrails Middle School | April 11, 2024 West Forsyth High School | August 14, 2024 Hendricks Middle school | August 20, 2024 North Forsyth High school | Feb 11, 2025 Lakeside Middle School | Feb 19, 2025 University Of Georgia Athens | Feb 2024 Vickery Middle School | August 18, 2025 Cambridge High School |August 22, 2025 Riverwatch Middle School | August 27, 2025 Elkins Middle school | Sept 2, 2025 Georgia state University | Sept 10, 2025 We look forward to continuing our growth and empowering our youth in the years to come! 🌟🌟 With gratitude and joy, VT Seva Atlanta Team All around the Year Event List Jan 1 - Dec 31 , 2025 Year Around Atlanta Donate Donate and make a difference today Trending stories All articles ARTICLE PVSA Award Ceremony and Police Appreciation by VT Seva Atlanta May 10, 2025 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 - 𝐏𝐕𝐒𝐀 & 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐎𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡, 𝐕𝐓... Read More ARTICLE 2025 VT Seva Atlanta Summer Camp 🎉 VT Seva Atlanta Online Summer Camp 2025 🎉 June 1 – July 27, 2025 💫💫 Get ready for an exciting and meaningful summer! Starting June... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Atlanta Hendricks Middle School Youth Club VT seva Hendricks Middle school club was established on August 20, 2024. VT seva Club’s first meeting was done on October 14, 2024. The... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Atlanta Summer Camp Graduation This year’s VT Seva Summer Camp, held from June 1st to July 31st, provided a wonderful platform for high school youth to volunteer as... Read More ARTICLE VT SEVA Atlanta Presidential Award Ceremony 2024 Atlanta VT Seva Team have organized the Presidential Award Ceremony Cum Police Appreciation yesterday, May 18th. In this ceremony, 67... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Atlanta Youth led Walkathon 🏃♀️🏃🏃♂️ The Atlanta VT Seva youth are conducting the ‘Be Yourself Walkathon’ , from August 1st to August 24th. All team or individual progress in... Read More ARTICLE VT Seva Atlanta Alumni Meet 2024 VT Seva Atlanta 1st Alumni Meet is organized on May 19, 2024 by youth leaders to bridge the gaps between Middle School, High School,... Read More ARTICLE Blood Drive VTSEVA-Atlanta VT Seva Atlanta facilitated its 1st Blood Drive in collaboration with LifeSouth on June 2, 2024. We have more than 60 donors. Blood... Read More ARTICLE Living Sustainably - Atlanta Go Green webinar We had our Go Green webinar event at Sharon fork Library on 04/13/2024 10:30Am- 12:30PM . We learnt about Sustainable... Read More ARTICLE Youth Self Defense Lessons in Atlanta Atlanta youths and ladies learned Self Defense techniques on March 30, 2024. We learned realistic, practical, and effective ways to... Read More More articles Past events Take a look at our past events and see the impact we've made together! PAST EVENT 🎉𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠🎉 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗻𝗼𝗻𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 by redistributing surplus medical supplies and equipment to hospitals and clinics in underserved communities worldwide. With a focus on sustainability and equitable access to care, 𝑴𝒆𝒅𝑺𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒗𝒂𝒍𝒖𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏 𝒈𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒘𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆. On 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, through volunteering at MedShare, Atlanta youth gained firsthand insight into how organization and quality control play a vital role in global healthcare. They learned that donated supplies are carefully sorted, inspected, and tested to ensure safety and reliability before being shipped to underserved regions.🌟🌟 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝗔𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘃 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙬𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙪𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢. Learning about these tools and testing devices such as blood pressure monitors helped them appreciate the precision required in healthcare logistics. Assisting with packing supplies for different countries made the experience especially meaningful. 💫🌎 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒍𝒍, 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒆𝒙𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒅 𝑨𝒕𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒂 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒅-𝒕𝒉𝒆-𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒂 𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒊𝒎𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒏 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆, 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒏 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒏𝒆.✨✴️ Read More PAST EVENT VTS South Forsyth Highschool Paper Crane Activity at Wellstar North Fulton Hospital On December 6th, VT Seva volunteers and Rathna Malapati conducted the last stage of our 1000 Paper Crane project! Up until now, we had completed 2 stages: 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀. Now, we have successfully completed this project by hanging all the paper crane strands on 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥. It came out beautifully and served to be a great way to show support to the hospital’s staff and patients and to spread values of hope, healing, and good luck. This has been a great project to complete as the year closes to an end. 𝐖𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢, 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥! Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Canned with Care ,Donated with Heart Canned with Care. Donated with Heart. 💙 Proud to share that our VT Seva youth team successfully organized a Canned Food Drive, collecting and donating over 500 vegetarian canned goods, totaling 6,500+ ounces of food to Meals By Grace! 🙌 Our goal was simple: support families in need with healthy, shelf-stable food options. Grateful to all who donated, spread the word, and helped make this service effort a success. Together, we’re nourishing lives and building compassionate communities. 💪🌱 Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Diwali Celebration by Innovation Academy High School The VT Seva Innovation Academy High School chapter, with special thanks to youth volunteer Neel Irkal for organizing the event, hosted a Diwali celebration on November 8th at the Sandy Springs Library. The event welcomed 43 attendees and offered a variety of activities designed to highlight the cultural significance of the Festival of Lights. 🪔🌺Participants engaged in paper crafts, games, and a photo booth, and volunteers provided instruction on creating basic rangoli designs ✴️🔯 and using simple rangoli stencils. The event was well-received and provided a welcoming space for community members of all ages to learn, participate, and connect. We are thankful to everyone who came out and made the event such a success! Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Crane Project During October and November 2025, VT Seva South Forsyth youths led the 1000 Paper Cranes Project, working with youth leader Rathna Malapati and Wellstar North Fulton Hospital. On November 25th, all volunteers will come together at the library to sew the cranes into beautiful strands which will be used to decorate the Wellstar North Fulton Hospital in December.🏥 The tradition of dedicatedly folding 1000 paper cranes is a beautiful symbol of health, longevity, and good luck for all the hospital staff and patients, and it has been a great way for VT Seva Atlanta youths to give back something meaningful to their community. ♥️✌️ This project is extremely successful with 1100+ paper cranes created by over 30 youth in various colors. ❤️💙💚 We are very grateful for all of our youth for working hard on their well-crafted cranes and Rathna Malapati for her wonderful project idea, her leadership in project planning, and her design for the paper crane strand. We also thank Wellstar North Fulton Hospital 🏥 for providing such a great opportunity for our youth to serve the community with kindness and dedication!👍 Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Meals By Grace by West Forsyth High School Club West Forsyth High School’s VT Seva club participated in the Meals by Grace Sunday service the weekend before Thanksgiving. Our youth helped pack canned goods, load trunks with festive ingredients, create encouraging cards for families facing challenges during the holiday season, and assemble break bags for children in need of snacks and food over the Thanksgiving break. Together, we supported more than 100 families — a meaningful impact made possible by our incredible team of volunteers.✌️♥️✌️ Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Act of Kindness Initiative 𝐕𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 – 𝐀𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞! 🎄🍁 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟐 - 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓 Join us in spreading kindness this season! Share your Acts of Kindness and inspire others to make compassion a part of everyday life. Here are some simple ways to participate: 🌟 𝐀𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞 • Help your parents or siblings • Do a household chore without being asked 🌟 𝐀𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 • Appreciate essential workers, teachers, or custodians • Help a classmate who needs support 🌟 𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 • Spend time with seniors in assisted living • Donate food or essentials to those in need • Let someone go ahead of you in line • Any act that makes someone’s day brighter! We will create a collage and video showcasing all the wonderful Acts of Kindness from our Atlanta youth as a special year-end gratitude message. ✨ 𝐎𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: To encourage our youth to practice kindness daily and build a habit of uplifting others. 𝐋𝐞𝐭’𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭—𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫! Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Cone up for a cause On November 21st, VT SEVA South Forsyth High School hosted our community fundraising event, Cone Up for a Cause, at Jeremiah’s Italian Ice on Peachtree Parkway. From 3 PM to 9 PM, students, families, and community members stopped by throughout the afternoon and evening to enjoy Italian ice, gelatis, and soft-serve while supporting a meaningful mission. At the counter, guests used the code VTSEVA, allowing 20% of each purchase to go directly toward our initiative. Our goal for this event was to raise awareness about the fight against drug abuse while also generating funds to support the impactful work being done at Emory Rehabilitation Hospital. Although the event maintained a calm and steady flow of visitors, each contribution counted, and every purchase — big or small — helped push our mission forward. The atmosphere was warm and encouraging, with volunteers greeting guests, sharing information, and fostering a sense of community involvement. The funds we raised will be donated to Emory Rehabilitation Hospital, where they will help support patient rehabilitation, treatment access, and ongoing recovery support services. For those inspired to extend their support beyond the event, additional donations can be made through Emory’s official giving page.🏥♥️ Ultimately, Cone Up for a Cause was more than a fundraiser; it was a moment for our school and local community to come together, enjoy something sweet, and support a cause that genuinely matters. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, shared the event, or contributed in any way. Your support helps us continue creating positive impact, one event at a time. Read More PAST EVENT South Forsyth Drug awareness 🌟VTS ATL South Forsyth High School Drug Awareness Drive 🌟 We are thrilled to celebrate the successful wrapping up of the VT Seva Drug Awareness campaign! Drug Awareness Week is a student-led initiative designed to educate our school community about the dangers of drug misuse while promoting healthy, positive choices. The week will include themed dress-up days, a community fundraiser, social media outreach, and a reflective writing component. Our goal is to unify students around awareness, prevention, and wellness.💫✴️💫 The hard work and countless hours dedicated by the planning and execution teams resulted in a professional and impactful five-day initiative. Congratulations on seeing this major project through to completion! We deeply appreciate the commitment of everyone who decided to participate and lend their voice to the challenge. This campaign’s success is a direct reflection of your tireless efforts! ✌️✌️✌️ Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Blood Donation Drive VT Seva successfully conducted a blood donation drive on November 8th, in collaboration with Cumming Dental for Life South Community Blood Center. The camp was organized from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM as part of our year-long community service initiative, where adults come together to donate blood and support those in need! We all know how precious blood is—it has the power to save lives. VT Seva proudly takes this responsibility and conducts these blood donation camps quarterly, creating opportunities for volunteers to serve the community in a meaningful way. This drive saw a strong participation of 20 donors, and 15 dedicated volunteers who took turns to manage and support the activity. Thanks to their commitment and teamwork, the event was a grand success.🎉 VT Seva continues to uphold its mission of service, compassion, and giving back to society. Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta SAT Bootcamp Atlanta youth took the initiative to help their friends improve their SAT scores by launching an SAT workshop. A disclaimer was shared that VT Seva is not a SAT tutoring organization. Our youth shared SAT effective test-taking strategies, study techniques, and practice resources to help their friends boost their performance. Not only are these Atlanta VTS youth are supporting their classmates with SAT prep, but they also raised $3,000 for the education of Nethra students in India — an incredible achievement!🌟♥️🌟 Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta West Forsyth Highschool - DAV Flower Making Activit VTS West Forsyth Highschool - DAV Flower Making Activity 🌼 Students from West Forsyth High School led a meaningful DAV Flowers event, bringing youth together to create handmade flowers for disabled veterans. Each flower—crafted with care and gratitude—served as a heartfelt symbol of appreciation for the veterans’ service and sacrifice. The event fostered collaboration, creativity, and compassion, reminding everyone of the importance of giving back to those who have given so much for our country! Read More PAST EVENT VT Seva Atlanta Candy Drive ATL Candy Drive was a huge success. We collected 300 lbs of candy from 22 youth clubs to bring smiles to American troops stationed on the borders. Our generous dentist, Dr. Praveen, was deeply impressed with everyone’s efforts and gifted each child a goodie bag containing a mug, toothpaste, toothbrush, and floss. He also donated a $1,000 check to support visually challenged students — a thoughtful contribution that will leave a lasting impact! 👏♥️✌️ Read More PAST EVENT 🎉 𝗩𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗕𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 🎉 𝗢𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, 𝗩𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗔𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗕𝘆 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆. This impactful project focused on sorting, packing, and delivering nutritious meals and essential pantry items to families in need. Our youth rose to the occasion with enthusiasm, purpose, and a deep desire to give back. 💫 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒃𝒐𝒙𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒅𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒐𝒐𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒑𝒔, 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉 𝒕𝒂𝒔𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒖𝒏𝒘𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕. 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒅 𝒑𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒖𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒔𝒐 𝒖𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒊𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒔, 𝒃𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚. 🌟 We are incredibly proud of these young changemakers whose teamwork, generosity, and compassion left a lasting impact. They reminded us all of the true meaning of service. ✴ 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜 — 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙥𝙤𝙬𝙚𝙧𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙙𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙘𝙖𝙣 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙩. ✌♥️✌ 𝑾𝒆 𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝒅𝒆𝒆𝒑𝒍𝒚 𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒇𝒖𝒍 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒊𝒓 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒐𝒏𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝑻 𝑺𝒆𝒗𝒂 𝒇𝒂𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒚. Read More PAST EVENT 🌟VT Seva ATL Denmark High School Youth Board Meeting 🌟 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗧 𝗦𝗲𝘃𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗻𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵 to chart out a meaningful slate of volunteer activities for the next quarter. The meeting reflected a strong spirit of service and collaboration, with students actively brainstorming and organizing community impact events 📅 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 •𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐁𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 •𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞, 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞-𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐛𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 •⁠𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐒 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 •𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫: 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬 & 𝐓𝐨𝐲 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 📣 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 To strengthen awareness and grow the club’s volunteer base, members were encouraged to share information about VT Seva with peers who may be interested in making a difference. Each board member is encouraged to invite at least two new individuals to learn about VT Seva and its mission. 💬 𝗢𝗻𝗴𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 Members were encouraged to share any new ideas or questions in the group to ensure everyone stays involved and engaged in planning and executing these impactful events. Read More View More

< 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.

Charlotte, NC 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 Charlotte, NC - Ballantyne Ridge High School Leads: High School Waxhaw, NC - Marvin Ridge High School Leads: High School Morganton, NC - North Carolina School of Science and Math Leads: Events Load more

Detroit, MI 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 Troy, MI - Troy International Academy East School Leads: High School Troy, MI - Troy High School Leads: High School Farmington Hills, MI - North Farmington High School Leads: High School Ypsilanti, MI - Washtenaw International High School Leads: Middle School Plymouth, MI - Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy Leads: Events Welcoming New Board Members Farmington Hills, MI - North Farmington High School Welcoming New Board Members Washtenaw International High School Welcoming New Board Members Troy High School Welcoming New Board Members Troy International Academy East School 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 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 ARTICLE VTS Detroit Tennis Tournament by Troy IAE & Troy High School Clubs “We rise by lifting others.” - Robert G. Ingersoll VT Seva has always strived to help NethraVidyalaya students in India.... Read More ARTICLE VTS Detroit - Troy High Club “Persistence guarantees that results are inevitable” – Paramahamsa Yogananda Being part of a group with a primary goal of expressing... Read More ARTICLE VTS Detroit - Troy IAE School Club “ Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.” ― Winston S. Churchill This would be the perfect quote to... Read More Load more