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VT Seva is a global, volunteer-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering underprivileged and visually challenged children. In India, we proudly run numerous schools and colleges, providing free education and holistic care to those in need. Years ago, we embraced a special mission—to support an orphanage in Coimbatore that shelters over 500 orphans. With the unwavering generosity of our friends from Tamil Nadu, we provided the essential support needed for the organization to flourish. This heartfelt initiative sparked a tradition, where each year, we take up a special cause in Tamil Nadu to make a lasting impact. Through the grace of God and the kindness of our supporters, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including: ✅ Rebuilding schools devastated by floods in Cuddalore ✅ Constructing a dedicated facility for mentally and physically challenged individuals near Srirangam ✅ Building over 750 toilets  to uplift underprivileged communities in and around Coimbatore ✅ Supporting organizations in their mission to provide free education to rural children Your unwavering support and generosity fuel our ability to serve and uplift lives. Together, we continue to make a difference—one act of kindness at a time. At VT Seva, we believe in empowering communities by addressing fundamental needs. Today, we seek your support for a vital initiative—renovating the kitchen and constructing new toilets at Vishwa Hindu Sewa Samithi. Kitchen Renovation – Nourishing Millions with Care The current 16x11 ft kitchen, which serves countless meals through the Annapurna project, has suffered extensive damage from rain and natural wear. The presence of snakes and rodents poses serious challenges. To ensure a safe and efficient space for meal preparation, we aim to raise the foundation, expand the kitchen to 22x16 ft, and enhance its structure. The estimated cost is ₹12.5 lakhs . Toilet Construction – A Basic Human Right With numerous activities at the premises, there are only four toilets available for students and visitors, leading to inadequate sanitation facilities. To uphold dignity and hygiene, we plan to build 10 additional toilets , at an estimated cost of ₹6 lakhs . How You Can Make a Difference Your support can transform lives. Every contribution, big or small, brings us closer to providing a safe, hygienic, and functional space for those in need. Donations are tax-deductible , and if your employer offers donation matching, your impact is doubled! 100% of your contributions go directly to the cause.  We work tirelessly to uphold your trust and ensure that every rupee is used for meaningful change. Join us in this noble mission—because together, we can make a lasting difference! 🙏 Thank you for your generosity and support!  🙏

Join us in our monthly mission to serve! Austin VTSeva supports RMHC Lunches with Love by providing up to 50 sandwich bags to help support the families of in-patient kids at various children’s hospitals. We have served 48 lunches for the last 2 and a half years (around 1400 lunches), helping people save around $5,000! This activity occurs on the second Saturday of every month and we encourage anyone aged 12+ to pack lunches. However, if you are not available to pack lunches on the volunteering day but would still like to help the cause, we highly encourage food donations that are used during packaging! Date : Every Second Saturday Time : 10:00 AM Location : Ronald McDonald House Charities (1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd, Austin, TX 78723) Sign Up : The sign-up genius will be posted ten days before each event in the VTSeva Austin volunteers WhatsApp group You can also see it in the VTSeva Austin Upcoming Events page . Contact us : austinvtseva@gmail.com 2024 RMHC Recap Thanks to all the RMHC donors and volunteers for your continued support. We couldn't have reached these impressive numbers with out you. Looking forward to help more in 2025!!

The 23rd National Para Athletics Championship recently concluded in Chennai , running from February 17 to 20, 2025, at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium . This landmark event attracted 1,476 para-athletes from across India, competing in 155 events representing 30 teams, making it one of the largest para-athletic gatherings in the country. The championship was organized by the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) in collaboration with the Tamil Nadu Paralympic Sports Association (TNPSA), with significant support from the Tamil Nadu Government. The 23rd National Para Athletics Championship  in Chennai witnessed the unstoppable spirit and extraordinary achievements  of our talented para-athletes from Nethra Vidyalaya Junior & Degree College, Shamsabad ! Competing against the best in the country, our students showcased grit, determination, and excellence  on the grand stage. Lalitha  - GOLD  in 200m & 400m  (T11 Category) – A stellar performance that made the entire team proud! Ravanni  - GOLD  in 100m , SILVER  in 200m & 400m  (T11 Category) – A powerhouse on the track, proving her mettle with multiple podium finishes! Ambati Swaraj  - SILVER  in Long Jump  (T11 Category) – Leaping towards success with an inspiring effort! Sirisha  - BRONZE  in 100m  (T11 Category) – A fantastic feat, displaying her speed and endurance! Special mention to Surya Rohith from Nethra School  who missed the finals by just milliseconds , competing fiercely against senior players. His performance is a testament to his potential and unwavering determination – the future is bright! These athletes have once again proven that limitations exist only in the mind . Their achievements bring immense pride to Nethra Vidyalaya and the entire para-sports community ! Let’s continue to support and celebrate their journey towards greater heights in national and international arenas!

On December 8th, Nethra Vidyalaya successfully hosted the Kranthi Program, an initiative inspired by VT Seva’s impactful fundraising efforts to support our students . This event aimed to showcase our students' accomplishments and to empower visually challenged students with quality education, skill development, and holistic growth. Recognizing the need for an intermediate college for our students, this fundraiser aims to support the construction of a dedicated college building, we reached out to various corporate organizations and individual donors who generously contributed to the cause. We were privileged to have the support of esteemed companies such as Tech Mahindra, HPCL, State Bank of India, LIC, Nekanti Sea Foods, Quantum Systems, Vasudha Foundation, Reddy Labs, Burugupalli Infra, Miracle Software, Divis Labs, Pennam Foundation, Growel Formulations Pvt Ltd., and Care Hospital doctors, alongside numerous benevolent individuals. Their contributions have significantly strengthened our mission to provide education and opportunities for our students. The highlight of the event was the divine presence of HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamiji, who graced the gathering with his blessings and inspirational words. His encouragement reinforced the importance of service and the collective impact we can create for the visually challenged community. As part of Kranthi 2024, this video showcases the inspiring journey of Nethra Vidyalaya Varija, a school dedicated to empowering visually challenged children. Learn about its establishment, the incredible achievements of its students, and the divine guidance of HH Chinna Jeeyar Swami. A Celebration of Talent and Gratitude The Kranthi Program was not only about seeking support but also about expressing gratitude through various cultural performances that showcased the values and abilities of our students. Each event was carefully designed to convey a powerful message: Yoga Performance – Demonstrating the importance of health and well-being, reminding everyone that a strong body and mind are essential for a fulfilling life. Harikatha – A mesmerizing storytelling performance that highlighted our ancient art forms and the richness of our cultural heritage. Fancy Dress Show – Our little ones beautifully depicted the message of "Serve all beings as service to God", reinforcing the spirit of selfless service. Dance Performance – A heartfelt expression of gratitude to the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and space), inspired by the teachings of Prajna classes. Song on Equality – A melodious and thought-provoking song portraying the importance of equality in society, emphasizing that every individual deserves respect and opportunity. Reflecting worship your own respect all Final Dance Performance – A powerful and energetic dance symbolizing the idea that strong determination can overcome any challenges, leaving the audience inspired and motivated. Through this event, our students not only expressed their talents but also conveyed meaningful messages to our esteemed guests and well-wishers. Heartfelt Gratitude Nethra Vidyalaya extends its deepest gratitude to all the organizations, donors, and individuals who came forward to support our mission. Your generosity and encouragement empower our students to dream big and achieve their full potential. With the continued support of our well-wishers, we are committed to transforming lives and shaping a brighter future for visually challenged children. Together, we will continue to ignite the KRANTHI (revolution) of change and empowerment! To witness how these young achievers break barriers and prove that true vision lies in determination and knowledge, please click below for more inspiring videos from the event

VTSeva volunteers at CTFB to fight against city hunger. A big thanks to all our volunteers to be part of this and helping our loal orgs to support their mission "To nourish hungry people and lead the community in the fight against hunger." Wanna help out? Sign up at tinyurl.com/VTSevaCFTB ! Recent Events On 2/15/25, our amazing volunteers helped sort pantries and also garden at the Central Texas Food Bank! Our volunteers learned how the pantry system at the Food Bank works, and also weeding, preparing the soil for planting, frost protection,and more! Thanks to everyone who volunteered!

Interested in hands-on volunteer work? Round Rock Area Serving Center is just the place for you! Join VTSeva Austin on the second Saturday of every month to help serve our community. RRASC provides free food and reduced-cost appliances, clothing, and furniture to provide for those living in unfortunate situations. As a volunteer, you will help sort the pantry, clean the premises, tend the garden, and much more! Date : Every Second Saturday  Time : 10:30 AM - 12:30 AM Location : Round Rock Area Serving Center (1099 E Main St, Round Rock, TX 78664) Sign Up : https://forms.gle/y8D35Qn5qJzuCchk6   Contact us : austinvtseva@gmail.com

Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.” – Michelle Obama  Join us for a meaningful morning of empowerment and support at our 4th annual  Women health Awareness Walkathon!  So lace up your sneakers, gather your friends, and join us for a morning filled with purpose, camaraderie, and the joy of giving back. Let's hear what the expert Doctors advice on women health. a doctors talk after the walk . Our goal this year is to support 250 breast cancer kits and a mega camp .  Register now to secure your spot and be a part of something truly impactful! Date: Apr 12th  Time: 7:30 am  Location: Veterans Memorial Park, Cedar Park Last day for Registration by Apr 6th. $25 per registration  Each registration contributes a breast cancer test kit.  This 5k walkathon isn't just about covering the distance; it's about coming together with like-minded individuals who share the same passion for making a difference.  Together, we'll stride forward for hope, knowing that every step we take brings us closer to our goal of spreading awareness and providing support to those in need. Your monetary donations would help us continue our awareness camps in India and Nepal to reduce breast cancer victims. Sponsor for Breast or cervical cancer kit ($25/kit) Sponsor for medicines (25 /head ) Sponsor a camp ($250 - 50 women screening ) ($500 - 100 women screening ) ($1000 - 200 women screening ) Sponsor for the event : $250  2024 achievements : With Your support last year we could raise funds for 120 breast cancer kits and two mega camps if $1000 each . Look at the impact of the donations https://www.vtsworld.org/healthcare

In 2024, Nethra Vidyalaya achieved remarkable milestones across academics, sports, and innovation. Students demonstrated exceptional talent in national and state-level athletics, swimming, and blind cricket tournaments, securing prestigious victories, including the Challenger Cup and Para Athletics Championships. The Thought Notch Robotica team made history by winning the Indian Championship and presenting groundbreaking ideas on inclusivity at an international competition. Academically, both Nethra Vidyalaya and Jeeyar Gurukulam students achieved a 100% pass rate in public exams, reinforcing their commitment to excellence. Cultural achievements, including yoga and archery competitions, further highlighted their versatility. These accomplishments reflect Nethra Vidyalaya’s unwavering dedication to empowering visually impaired students through education, sports, and technology, fostering a future of independence and success. We are so happy to share their accomplishments from 2024! Sports Achievements Vizag Nethra Tigers – State-Level Cricket Champions On the occasion of 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅 𝑩𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑫𝒂𝒚, The Visually Challenged Employee Association (VCEA) in Andhra Pradesh, conducted the state-level Cricket Tournament, our Vizag team won the Championship. For more details: Vizag Nethra Tigers won the AP state-level Cricket Tournament IndusInd Bank Women's National T20 Cricket Tournament for the Blind Our Nethra students participated in the tournament and won against Chandigarh 22nd National Para Athletics Championship Our Nethra students won medals in running and long jump at Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) Athletic Stadium, Bambolim, Panaji, Goa from 10th to 13th Jan 2024. Click below for more details 𝟐𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 5th State Level Sub-Junior & Junior Para Athletics Competition This event was held on June 30th at Police Barracks Ground in Vishakhapatnam. Many of our students won prestigiously and qualified for National competition. 13th National Junior & Sub-Junior Para Athletic Championship   Nethra Vidyalaya athletes secured top rankings in various categories in the National level on July 15-17, 2024, at Sree Kanteerava Stadium, Bengalaru. 11 students acquired 7 Gold Medals, 1 Silver Medal, and 9 Bronze Medals! For more details, please click below Unstoppable Spirit: Nethra's National Paralympics Victory 6th State Level Para Swimming Competition 9 students from Nethra participated and all of them got medals. 4 students were selected to participate in National level 24th National Para Swimming Competition V Ravi won the gold medal in the competition held on Oct 19-22, 2024, at Olympic Swimming Pool, Panaji, Goa. For more details, please click below for more details Nethra Students making waves and making history State-Level Yoga and Archery Competition Allampally Jeeyar Gurukulam students T. Jagan, B. Shashi, and M. Hariom won medals in the state level Yoga and Archery competition in Nov 2024 National-Level Archery Competition Allampally Jeeyar Gurukulam student Tumuram Jagan won silver medal in the national level Archery competition in Nov 2024. Please click below for more details Allampally student's accomplishments in State and National Level Yoga and Archery Competition Talent Show Competiton Nethra students stole the spotlight at the Talent Show organized by L V Prasad Eye Institute for the schools in Vizag. Telangana Blind Challengers Cricket Cup (Amberpet, Hyderabad) Nethra Vidyalaya Women's cricket team won the Prestigious Challengers Cup and the Incredible India Telangana Blind Challengers Cricket Cup 2024 State level Athletics Nethra students brought home an impressive 20 medals (8 Gold, 7 Silver, 5 Bronze) from the state level competition held in Anantapur on Nv 22-23, 2024. Smiley & Anusha secured their spots for National Championships in Gujarat. STEM & Innovation National Level FLL Robotics A historic achievement! The very first FLL team from Nethra Vidyalaya, Thought Notch Robotica , has triumphed in their debut year by winning the prestigious National Championship Award in February 2024! FIRST International competition at Houston A groundbreaking moment in history! The Thought Notch Robotica team presented on the powerful theme—'Breaking Barriers: A Robotic Triumph of the Vision Impaired. Their journey from vision to victory was nothing short of extraordinary! As the first-ever FLL team from Nethra Vidyalaya, they shattered expectations by winning the National Championship Award in their debut year. Taking their innovation and resilience to the global stage , they proudly competed at the FIRST World Championship in Houston on April 2024 ! They proved to the world that disability is not a limitation, but a different way of achieving excellence. With their unwavering determination and groundbreaking achievements, they inspired and redefined possibilities in STEM. Academic Excellence 100% pass rate in Public Exam Our Nethra & Jeeyar Gurukulam students not only had 100 percent pass rate in public exam, but they all got very good scores. 2024 was a year of remarkable achievements for the students of Nethra Vidyalaya and Jeeyar Gurukulam Tribal Schools! From triumphs in sports, robotics, and academics to cultural and community impact, these students showcased their resilience, talent, and determination on national and global platforms. VT Seva wishing all the students the very best as they step into 2025—may this year bring even greater success, new opportunities, and endless moments of triumph!

Sharing Thapati Chintapatla's summer interniship experiences at Jeeyar Guruklam Allampalli and Nethra Vidyalaya in Telangana, India There are some moments in life when you feel like you have been changed forever, and my internship to Allampalli was just that. Nestled in the heart of a tiger reserve forest, Jeeyar Gurukulam Allampalli in Telangana, India is a light that provides education to hundreds of tribal children, enabling them to pursue their dreams. Before going on the internship, I was nervous and didn’t know what to expect, as is the average emotion of an intern before arriving at Allampalli. However, when I stepped down from the bus, I was greeted with a hug from Santharam Swamiji and drum beats from the children who were lined up, hands folded and faces shining. My nervousness disappeared, instead replaced with excitement and anticipation for the days to come. The first morning, we woke up at 5am for yoga. I watched the students each master a unique yoga pose in wonder and awe. I taught Carnatic music and violin to the students, and was unsure of how they would grasp the concepts as both are very nuanced and difficult art forms. We started with the basics and in a flash, the kids were singing in tune with each other! They keenly listened to every correction I gave them, even skipping the break to continue learning! From this, I myself learned how much I am taking advantage of my gurus and the numerous resources I have at my disposal. After lunch, more students came flooding into the library where I was holding classes, hearing from their friends how fun it was and came in eager to sing! When I taught Carnatic violin, students asked to stay back after school and even gave up parts of their study time to come and learn. Although the other students were playing cricket and volleyball outside during the break, these dedicated learners stayed inside on the floor of the library, their eyes focused solely on the instrument in front of them. One of the highlights of the internship was visiting the Thandas, or the villages surrounding Allampalli. We sat in the newly inaugurated temple of one of the villages, and chanted the Hanuman chalisa. As we chanted, students flooded into the temple in their traditional attire and sat down, devotion filling their eyes. During the evening Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam, the same devotion was evident and the children were so eager to come up to the front and chant in the mic. The level of passion, devotion, and dedication that these students have is unmatched, and there is an ocean of qualities that we can learn from them. But something stumped me. How were they so happy? They didn’t have even the slightest of luxuries that we enjoy. It was then that I realized true happiness doesn’t come from luxury, but from a heart full of gratitude, a mind eager to learn, and the courage to embrace every opportunity with purpose and passion. One student, Shashi Vardhan (10th class), said he wanted to be an RMO. Another student, Lavanya (9th class), said she wants to be an IPS officer. Yet another 4th class girl said she wanted to be an IAS officer. The dreams that these students have, IPS, IAS, doctor, teacher, are all unique to their own talents and aspirations, reflect their determination to rise above their circumstances and make a meaningful impact on the world. Soon, the children of Allampalli became my friends. We would gather on the ground after school and play volleyball, or sit on the steps of the terrace and tell stories. We shared inside jokes, nicknames, selfies, and drawings. We braided each other’s hair, and I even taught the 10th class some math tricks! When we were running through the rain to get to the hostel, I then realized the true happiness that these children experience every day. For me, the main highlight of the internship was when we celebrated my birthday in Allampalli. When Santharam Swamiji announced that it was my (nakshatra) birthday, the whole school sang happy birthday and clapped. The overwhelming feeling of gratitude and happiness I experienced throughout that day, handing chocolates to the kids and hearing the occasional “happy birthday sister!” in the hallways, is one that I will never forget. On the last day of our visit in Allampalli, there was a farewell event held for the interns. In this event, the students sang “Narayanathe Namo Namo,” the krithi that I taught them over the past 4 days. The overwhelming joy that I felt hearing them sing with passion was a feeling that I had never felt before. This was that moment where my outlook on life changed completely. I realized the true power behind what we have, which is an education. If, in the middle of a tiger reserve, these children were able to do so much, then what can we truly do as students of top high schools in the United States? I saw similar things in Nethra Vidyalaya, the school for the blind, where we were warmly welcomed. A couple of students sang some songs for us, and one even qualified for Padutha Theeyaga! They never let their inhibitions stop them from reaching the stars. Seeing the amazing accomplishments and strides that these talented learners are making made me more and more inspired to do the same. In the last few days, we were given the amazing opportunity to volunteer at the JIMS Ayurvedic Hospital. Observing the difference in medical treatment and care given in such an environment was astounding, especially listening to how attentive and compassionate the doctors were with each patient. I was able to shadow an OB/GYN for a few hours and learned so much more about how not to just treat the disease, but to be able to treat the patient as a whole. As someone aspiring to enter the medical field, this component of the experience was eye-opening and truly changed my perspective. We concluded the internship with receiving certificates from Swamiji, and blessings. I owe my utmost gratitude to Swamiji for instituting the tribal schools and the internship, so more and more students like me can see the struggles of students our age in other parts of the world. There are many words I can use to describe my experience, but one in particular stood out to me: transformative. This internship has been life-changing and taught me the value of the life that we live right now. From the early morning yoga to the evening parayanams, the students of Allampalli and Nethra Vidyalaya taught me that true fulfillment lies not in what we have, but in how we embrace life’s opportunities with purpose, passion, and a heart eager to learn.  There are many words I can use to describe my experience, but one in particular stood out to me: transformative. This internship has been life-changing and taught me the value of the life that we live right now. From the early morning yoga to the evening parayanams, the students of Allampalli and Nethra Vidyalaya taught me that true fulfillment lies not in what we have, but in how we embrace life’s opportunities with purpose, passion, and a heart eager to learn.

What an incredible way to wrap up the last scheduled sports event of 2024! VT Seva Detroit successfully hosted its 11th annual Volleyball & Throwball Tournament on Sept 14th 2024, raising funds to support the education of 5 visually challenged children!   As always, the tournament featured three exciting categories: -        Girls' Volleyball -        Women's Throwball -        Men's Volleyball In the Girls' Volleyball finals, Team 2 triumphed over Team 1, showcasing incredible energy, skills, and athleticism. Way to go, girls!   The Detroit Champs  once again held onto their rolling trophy in the Women's Throwball category, staging a remarkable comeback to defeat the Detroit Sparcs  in the finals. Detroit Mavericks  gave both teams a tough challenge during the league matches.   We also crowned a new champion in Men's Volleyball this year: KMA ! They faced off against the hard-hitting On The Rocks  in a thrilling final that went down to the wire, with KMA securing victory in a decisive third set. What a fantastic display of sportsmanship and talent by all teams involved!   League Standings: Semis and Final Game Stats: Overall, it was a sun-filled, fun-filled , and action-packed day of Volleyball and Throwball! A heartfelt ‘thank you’ goes out to all the players, referees, line referees, coaches, family members, viewers and parents who participated and supported this great cause. This tournament, featuring 11 teams and over 110 players across three categories, wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our amazing volunteers. Thank you for making it a success! Youth volunteers: Khushi Kanymuri, Akul Madamshetty, Oviya Jaishankar, Anirudh Madamshetty, Sai Sriram Karnati, Ritvik Harsha, Dhruvi Shah, Shreya Shetty, Eva Chaudhari. Adult volunteers: Venkat, Sudheer, Anand, Srinathbabu Karnati, Shilpa Shah, Keerthy, Jaisankar, Priya Jaisankar, Praveen Kanumuri, Vanitha, Suresh Rajan   Game leads: Venkat, Sirisha and Suresh did a great job in managing the teams, rules, refereeing and games management on the event day!   A huge shoutout and heartfelt appreciation to our event sponsor, Chanakya Financial Services – Ganga & Lenin. It was a pleasure getting to know them and learning about their outstanding financial services. We look forward to a long and continued partnership!   Pictures & videos from the event can be found at: https://photos.app.goo.gl/XJpmo1NY7foRGyaJ9 Compiled By: Suresh Rajan Published By: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

The VT Seva Seva Detroit branch had an amazing third quarter with a wide variety of events and initiatives to give back to those around us. From activities to help the environment to successful fundraisers, our volunteers have shown countless amounts of dedication and passion. These experiences has allowed for volunteers to grow and gain new knowledge to help the world. Here is a list of activities that VT Seva Detroit has done from July to September:   Youth Board Events: Manoogian Senior Center Community Family Life Center Tribute to Bharath Essential Workers Appreciation Adopt a Road   High School Club Events: IAE Back to School Luau NFHS Fleece and Thank You   Detroit Events: Paint a Bag Forgotten Harvest Volunteering Destined for Greatness Volunteering Founder’s Day and Back to School Giveaway CPR Training   Detroit Fundraisers: Walkathon Basketball Tournament Volleyball Tournament Dance Fitness Here is the video of all 3rd quarter events. Youth Board Events: 07/08/2024 - Manoogian Senior Center   The VT Seva Youth Board hosted a bonfire for the residents of the Manoogian Senior Center. Volunteers participated in a variety of activities with the residents, including serving lemonade and popsicles, dancing, talking with them, and more! Everyone had a great time and it was a memorable experience.   Youth Volunteers  - Swara, Avni, Sai, Teja, Shraya, Arya & Oviya Adult Volunteers  - Sreenivas, Srinath, Nandhini & Priya   Link : https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02EtvT34MEgZTqQ35B5csGa1LSogPruUxNQWHNsexZEZGsoZpUuH4poBcWzXaVaMcml   08/03/2024 - Community Family Life Center   On August 3, VT Seva volunteered at the Community Family Life Center, an organization that focuses on helping those in the Ypsilanti area. Volunteers helped pack produce, canned goods, toiletries, and dairy. These items were then loaded into the cars of those in need. This effort helped around 130 households. It was a very insightful experience that allowed for us to have a new perspective on the necessities that we can afford.   Youth Volunteers  - Arya, Amogh, Mihir, Rishabh, Tarun, Teja Adult Volunteers  - Nalini, Nivedita, Sreenivas   Link : https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0VPJs7LQNnUJGFrk78NpfUZWxiEzqJL5gSmA38jCFYQ2AM3H4zF137gATkK5NuXasl   0 8/13/2024 - Manoogian Senior Center   This was the third and final senior bonfire event for the summer. Volunteers served popsicles and drinks to residents and played backyard games with the residents. The seniors had an especially great time playing bean bag toss with each other. Many of the residents mentioned how they were so happy to see VT Seva come back for every bonfire, and when it was nearing the end of the event, they didn’t want to leave. This event was a great way to end off the summer, and VT Seva is very excited to enjoy the bonfires with the seniors next year!   Youth Volunteers  - Shreya Shetty, Oviya Jaisankar, Teja Cheemalamarri, Arya Cheemalamarri, Nithin Ramkumar, Sai Sri Ram Karnati Adult Volunteers  - Sreenivas Cheemalamarri, Priya Jaisankar, Srinath Babu Karnati   Link : https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02rAtBeBhXhXfppTECCwiyUEcM2zxfv8EgYFevV4nGsmQu48iBqKu2ydMkHkESms8cl   08/15/2024 - Tribute to Bharath   In honor of Indian Independence Day, 31 volunteers made beautiful posters regarding past Indian Prime Ministers and Presidents. This was a fun and creative way to allow for many of the VT Seva volunteers to learn more about their cultural backgrounds.   Youth Volunteers - Advithi Kothapalli, Akshita Mylavarapu, Amogh Mavatoor, Anvika Perumalla, Avni Patel, Hiba Zyna, Kalki Anand, Kavi Anand, Kushal Durga, Kushi Kanumuri, Oviya Jaisankar, Rachana Raghunathan, Rishabh Mavatoor, Riya Bagri, Sai Sri Ram Karnati, Shraya Ved, Shreya Shetty, Shruthi Adduri, Shruthika Pallapothu, Sudiksha Machavaram, Supraja Pattangi, Swara Rege, Udhayaa Arul, Veena Karthik, and Yashasen Jagtap.   Link : https://youtu.be/MoLBB5bouOk?feature=shared   09/01/2024 - Essential Workers Appreciation   Essential workers are some of the most overlooked but necessary professions. This labor day, VTS volunteers showed appreciation to these workers and put a big smile on their face through giving cards and gifts to nurses, postal workers, grocery store employees, school lunch ladies, and more.   Youth Volunteers - Aanya, Advithi, Akshitha, Amogh, Hiba, Kushi, Oviya, Rachana, Rishabh, Sai Ram, Sathvik, Shraya, Shreya, Swara   Link : https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02Tq1ULPCprHAELHDgGUhB4ksH5fiJwp6v4R6RhWjpHnuEGjZZ3wPA8JivfBSLrJk7l   09/22/2024 - Adopt A Road   VT Seva Detroit Youth Board volunteers recently demonstrated the power of collective action through cleaning the stretch of road between 8 mile and Haggerty. They picked up cigar butts, golf balls, plastic bottles, pop cans, and cardboard/paper. The inspiring sight of volunteers working together to protect the environment led many who were driving by to honk in appreciation of these efforts. Through community-driven efforts, we can work to make the world cleaner and greener.   Youth Volunteers  - Avni Patel, Shraya Ved, Kushi Kanumuri, Hrduya Kishore, Cordelia Laframboise, Izyan Zunair, Shivani Nimmagadda, Akshitha Narla, and Rathneeshwar Balamurugan Adult Volunteers - Praveen Kanumuri, Balamurugan Janarthanam, Srinivas Narla, Jaisankar Kannan, and Priya Jaisankar   Link: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02JVZ9PxwYJgDK2yeYuYQt2GC1xorQ1JRAeh8rGUftm7KWCXXGiyEZAHnrxEzhQxdgl     High School Club Events: 9/14/2024 - IAE - back to school luau   With the new school year starting, IAE hosted a Back to School Luau in collaboration with Brilliant Detroit. Volunteers sorted and packed school supplies, placing a folder, a book, and some other basic school supplies within a backpack. In total, volunteers successfully packed 250 backpacks. Overall, it was a great experience where we could give back to the community around us.   Youth Volunteers - Sreenika Perumalla, Arya Patel, Jeeva Maridass, Om Patel, ifrat ifti Adult Volunteer - Vijay Perumalla   Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DAGz6DtpILz/?igsh=MTczemp4cjl5Y2s0Ng==   9/28/2024 - NFHS - Fleece and Thank you   North Farmington High School partnered with Fleece and Thank you to fold and pack blankets. These blankets will be sent to comfort kids in hospitals.   Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DAzdIqjx79A/?igsh=NzZqZ3VsbWZnb3F6     Detroit Events: 07/20/2024 - Paint a Bag   VT Seva and Sewa Detroit’s collaboration for this green initiative was a definite success, leaving volunteers feeling inspired to make a change. Our volunteers helped promote reusable cloth bags instead of one time use plastic bags through painting cloth bags. This was a great project that helped promote small things we can do to save our planet.   Youth Volunteers  - Shraya Ved, Avni Patel, Sathvik Surapaneni, Aarush Kollu, Tarun Senthilkumar, Mihir inamdar, Siddarth Ram, Akshara, Saahas Atluri, Yagnya Gopalam, Rohan Bolla, Aanya Das,Rohan Patil, Shiv Ramamurthy, Shruthi Adduri, Varun Aerabati, Akshith Shrivatsava, and Rakshan Samynathan Adult Volunteers  - Neha Ved, Vaishanavi Aerabati, Vijaya Datla, Sridevi Bolla , Suresh Rajan , Shobhana B, Sridevi Gopalan, Shalini surapaneni, Durga Nalini, Priya Jaishankar, Suresh Rajan, and Vanitha Gopalan   Link : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ak75C86osqGVxxCz/   07/27/2024 - Forgotten Harvest volunteering   VT Seva volunteers worked together at Forgotten Harvest facilities to pack 9744 lb of food. This food is delivered to food pantries and other similar organizations to be distributed out to families. Each pound helps feed a family, meaning our volunteers left a huge impact in helping their local community fight food insecurity.   Youth Volunteers  - Swara Rege, Advithi Kothapalli, Tarun Senthilkumar, Siddarth Ram, Kethana Vunyala, Ishaan Jaseen, Amogh Mavatoor, Rishabh Mavatoor, Avni Patel, and Akshit Shrivatsava Adult Volunteers  - Vanitha Gopalan, Suresh Rajan, Rachana Rege, Niveditha Mavatoor, Madhuri Vunyala, and Alka Shrivatsava   Link : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/KiCssQjPM9RgWhq4/   08/11/2024 - Destined for Greatness volunteering   During this event, VT Seva’s volunteering team worked together to transport, unpack, and set up materials for the Founder’s Day and Back to School Giveaway event. These events will provide essential supplies to underprivileged families. Through their efforts, volunteers helped over 300 families.   Youth Volunteers  - Teja Cheemalamarri, Arya Cheemalamarri, Ritvik Harsha, Advithi Kothapalli, Diya Harsha, and Rohan Patil Adult Volunteers  - Suresh Rajan, Sreenivas Cheemalamarri, Nandini Cheemalamarri, Lavanya Kothapalli, Harsha Kumar, and Raj Patil   Link : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ZeMp3Eg4evYrtnAw/   8/25/2024 - Founder’s Day and Back to School Giveaway   This wonderful event was spearheaded by Ms. Shadora Ford in honor of Founder’s Day. VT Seva distributed cloth bags which were part of our Say No to Plastics awareness campaign. These beautiful bags were painted with inspiring messages by over 20 volunteers. Volunteers also helped set up for this event, and they gave away gently used clothing, books, and toys. VT Seva is honored to be part of such noble efforts and looks forward to many more events in the future.   Link : https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0wHckKzeU97skvroKpwi511UBZ7X61AciVTwNjtWf6dkzo8jdAgiuCJ8UaVJ42D1bl   0 9/05/2024 - CPR training    On September 5, our volunteers had the unique opportunity to undergo a Basic Life Support and CPR Training session hosted by the Novi Fire Department and conducted through the support of the American Heart Association. This hands-on experience involved practice with mannequins, allowing volunteers to master techniques like chest compressions and valve mask breath support—key components of resuscitation when someone collapses due to a medical emergency like cardiac arrest or choking. After the training, volunteers went through a 1:1 test, where if they passed, they received a 2 year certification from the American Heart Association.   Youth Volunteers  - Hajanthan Muhinthan, Varshan Muhinthan, Medhas Kollu, Ritvik Harsha, and Abisrishti Ram Adult Volunteers  - Durga Sangita , Architha Kramadhati, Suresh Rajan, and Vanitha Gopalan   Link : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/LxMRso96nCah1JRA/   Detroit Fundraiser Events: 07/13/2024 - Walkathon   VT Seva Detroit’s 4th annual Walkathon event was a smashing success. 235 participants walked 14,081 miles and raised $7000+ for Angels of Hope, Michigan, an organization that supports families impacted by cancer. Furthermore, a well-known philanthropist Mr. Sunny Reddy, and his wife Dr. Sirisha Nemallapudi, MD from Smile Centers PC – Farmington were impressed by these efforts and matched the donations by giving $3500, allowing for us to double our impact. Additionally, the youth got the opportunity to learn more about 42 Michigan State Parks throughout the Walkathon. For the final event, there was also a yoga stretching session by Ms. Aruna from Art of Living. This walkathon wouldn't be possible without our young team leads, parents, supporters, donors, and volunteers! Thank you to everyone who was involved!   Team Leads - Avni Patel, Swara Rege, Abisrishti Ram, Kushi Kanumuri, Oviya Jaisankar, Anvika Perumalla, Hajanthan Muhinthan, Varshan Muhinthan, Abhiram Mudeganti, Sai Sriram Karnati, Advithi Kothapalli, Akshitha Mylavarapu,Rishi Chowdhury, Sreenika Perumalla, Aanya Das, Aarthi Ravikumar, Abhimanyu Kommareddi, Aditi Jethri Kompally, Akshith Ashwanth, Akul Madhamshetty, Ansh Patil, Anuraag Balaji, Arya Cheemalamari, Cordelia Laframboise, Harsh Ahire, Kaustubh Dingari, Sathvik Tirumala Kanduri, Shalini Srinivas, Shivani Nimmagadda, Shreya Shetty, Shruthi Adduri, Shruthika Pallapothu, Sriraam Hebbar, Teja Cheemalamari, Veena Karthik and Yathi Shekar Debbata Youth Volunteers - Arya, Teja, Sai, Kushi, Advithi, Oviya, and Swara Adult Volunteers  - Rachana, Veena, Praveen, Vidhya, Sarat, Sreenivas, Nandhini, Jaisankar, Srinath, Jyothi, Anand, Nalini, Vanitha, and Suresh   Link : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/oSamvHqzaax2wuQQ/?mibextid=xfxF2i   08/10/2024 - VTSEVA Detroit 1st Basketball tournament   This year, VT Seva Detroit hosted its 1st ever basketball tournament! There were two categories of competition, 10-13 years old and 14+ years. The first category had two teams registered and the second had ten teams. BSB emerged victorious at the end of the tournament, winning with a score of 11 - 6 against Max Relax, claiming the trophy! Additionally, Lisa Jackson from Florida Blue, Jacksonville, and Rajesh Raja from Michigan, each sponsored the education of one student. Overall, this event allowed us to support 3 Nethra Vidyalaya students for a year, making it a great success!   Game Leads - Tejas, Venkat, Rajesh, and Suresh Core Volunteers - Srinath, Sudheer, Priya, Jaisankar, Nandini, Srinivas, Nalini Durga, and Anand   Link : https://www.vtsworld.org/post/vt-seva-detroit-s-inaugural-basketball-tournament   09/14/2024 - VTSEVA Detroit 11th Annual Volleyball and Throwball tournament   This September, VT Seva Detroit had its 11th annual volleyball and throwball tournament! It was an event to remember with great sportsmanship, seamless coordination, and great game management. Congrats to KHM, Detroit Champs, and Team 2 on being winners within the three categories! Additionally, we would like to extend a special thank you to those from Chanakya Financial who generously sponsored this event!   Link: https://www.vtsworld.org/post/2024-vt-seva-detroit-11th-annual-volleyball-throwball-tournament 0 9/21/2024 - Dance Fitness Fundraiser event   Partnered with Ms. Arpitha from Happy Feet Dance Academy, VT Seva hosted its first ever Dance Fitness event. 60 participants joined this fun dance session, helping support the education of 7 Nethra Vidyalaya students.  Along with that, we had three generous sponsors - Zen Body, Hima, and Chandrasekhar.   Youth Volunteers -  Khushi, Sai Karnati, Advithi, Kaustubh, Siddhani, Swara, Shreya, Cordelia, Shraya, Avni, Shruti, Hiba, Sahasra, and Rohan   Link : https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1pP7rHKg7pmBkGaH/ Blog compiled: Shreya Shetty Video created: Rathneesh Bala Blog Published : Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

First Dance Fitness Event from VT Seva Detroit along with Happy Feet Dance Academy A Celebration of Movement, Fitness, and Community   On Saturday, September 21, 2024, VT Seva Detroit  hosted its very first Dance Fitness  event—a groundbreaking initiative that blended fun, fitness, and philanthropy in a unique and impactful way in partnership with Ms. Arpitha Chakkudige of hAppy Feet Dance Academy  . This wasn’t just any event; it was a celebration of movement and a demonstration of how our community can come together to support a greater cause. Ms. Arpitha being one of the most popular dance choreographers in Metro Detroit, created an experience that was both exhilarating and meaningful. The Dance Fitness event was designed to promote physical fitness through engaging dance routines. But beyond just promoting a healthy lifestyle, every step taken during the session was for a noble cause. Each dollar raised from this high-energy event directly supported over seven visually challenged students at Nethra Vidyalaya , an institution dedicated to empowering visually impaired students through education, skills and talent development.   The event saw the enthusiastic participation of 60 individuals  from diverse backgrounds. From beginners to seasoned dancers, everyone came together on the dance floor, united by the common goal of supporting a worthy cause. The energy was profound as participants followed the dynamic choreography led by Ms. Arpitha, whose passion and expertise ensured that everyone stayed motivated and enjoyed every moment non-stop for an hour and half.  We truly thank and immense gratitude to Ms. Arpitha and Mr. Nishanth from Happy Feet Dance Academy for coming forward to help the amazing cause and many thanks to Arpitha for conducting such an electrifying Dance Fitness event Events like these wouldn’t be possible without the support of our sponsors. We were fortunate to have the backing of three generous sponsors— Zen Body & Skin Spa, Ms. Hima and VTSeva Detroit anonymous member —whose contributions helped make this event a success. Their support not only covered the logistical needs of the event but also enabled us to maximize the funds raised for Nethra Vidyalaya. To help market and promote this event, these youth volunteers Khushi, Sai, Advithi, Kaustubh, Siddhani, Shreya, Cordelia, Shraya, Swara, Avni, Shruti, Hiba, Sahasra and Rohan came forward effectively and raised funds to help this event.   Some of these youth set minimum goals and worked really great to achieve it.  We also appreciate who did try to market & promote the event as well. Thank you to all our wonderful team members & volunteers who made this event possible. Together, we have danced, sweated, and celebrated for a cause that truly matters. Nishanth, Prasanna, Suresh R, Sudheer K, Srinath K, Durga N, Priya J, Neha V, Jaishankar, Nandini C, Sreenivas C, Praveen K, and Vanitha G If you missed out on this event, here are the pictures and many video snippets of the session and we are sure you would consider joining us in the next year’s Dance Fitness event looking at the fun we all had. Photos & videos link:   https://photos.app.goo.gl/U7o5nup6hrsGNUvV8 Some of our electrifying snippets from the event This debut event marks the beginning of what we hope will be a yearly initiative that combines community engagement with philanthropic endeavors. Our goal is to create more opportunities for people to come together, have fun, and make a difference. All the proceeds raised will directly contribute to the education and development of visually challenged students at Nethra Vidyalaya. These students, who face unique challenges, are given the opportunity to learn and grow in an environment that fosters their potential. Our support helps provide them with the resources they need to thrive, empowering them to lead independent and fulfilling lives.   We are already looking forward to our next event, and we invite everyone to join us as we continue to innovate, inspire, and make a positive impact!! Blog written by: Vanitha Gopalan Blog published by: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

On August 10, 2024, VT Seva Detroit hosted its first-ever Basketball Tournament, bringing the community together for an exciting day of sportsmanship and competition. The event was inspired by a spark of an idea from one of our dedicated Youth Volunteers, Tejas, which led to a thorough exploration of the possibility of organizing such a tournament. To gauge interest, we circulated a survey within the VT Seva WhatsApp groups, and the encouraging responses gave us the confidence to move forward. We opened registrations for two age categories: 10 to 13 years , and 14 years and above. The response was overwhelming, with two teams forming in the first category and 30 participants organizing into 10 teams in the second. The tournament showcased impressive talent and enthusiasm, with players demonstrating their skills and passion for the game. Standings for the 10 to 13 Years Age Category: Standings for the 14 Years and Above Age Group:    Semi-Finals: BSB defeated Raayan Max Relax overcame the Ballers    This set the stage for an exciting final showdown between BSB  and Max Relax . Both teams displayed determination and skill in a closely contested match. Final Match Summary:    BSB emerged victorious, defeating Max Relax  with a final score of 11 to 6, and claimed the trophy of VT Seva Detroit’s first-ever Basketball Tournament. The tournament was a resounding success, filled with high energy, fun, and community spirit. A big thank you to our Game Leads and our Core volunteers, whose dedication ensured the smooth execution of every detail, from planning, promotion, registrations, website & blog updates to the event day logistics, setup, check-ins, and wrap-up. Game Leads:  Tejas, Venkat, Rajesh, Suresh Core Volunteers:  Srinath, Sudheer, Priya, Jaisankar, Nandini, Srinivas, Nalini Durga and Anand. This achievement would not have been possible without the generous contributions from our kind sponsors. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Lisa Jackson from Florida Blue, Jacksonville , and Rajesh Raja from Michigan, each of whom has sponsored the education of one student. Thank you for making a significant impact on their futures! The exceptional support from our volunteers and the enthusiasm and cooperation of the players made this event truly memorable. With all the funds raised, we were able to support the education of 3 visually challenged children  at Nethra Vidyalaya School. We look forward to hosting an even bigger and better tournament next year! For photos and videos of the event, please visit this link . Blog written by: Suresh Rajan Blog published by: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

Hunger remains one of the most common challenges facing our world today, impacting millions of lives daily. Stepping up and supporting this cause can create a huge impact on countries and the people in our world.  Our Story for Feeding Hope: We, Shraya Ved and Avni Patel, are youth volunteers at VTSEVA Detroit Youth Board. The "Feeding Hope" Program  at VT Seva provides the children of Nethra Vidyalaya schools, colleges, and tribal schools with nourishment and special meals sponsored by generous people.  This is a great initiative to provide the students of Nethra Vidyalaya with healthy meals . We are dedicated to contributing to this noble cause and helping the world in our own little way, so we started our initiative to do a bake sale, on July 13th 2024, in our subdivision and raise funds. Goal:   We started off by setting a goal of $400s, to be able to provide a minimum of 3 meals each for 3 days . Reach:  We spread the word of the bake sale through  friends, family, different neighborhoods  in Canton (that is where the bake sale was), Social Media  posts etc and also did some door to door sales at the end of the event.  Process:  At our home, we baked goodies like chocolate chip muffins, blueberry muffins, brownies, cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies and made fresh lemonade. On July 13th in our subdivision, with the help of our parents we set up a tent and arranged the items to be sold. We spent 5hrs from 1pm till 6pm  doing the sales. It was fun interacting with the customers and giving them insight into this wonderful Feeding Hope Program. Accomplishment:  With all the sales and donations,   we were able to raise $916  from this bake sale and far exceeded our expectations, allowing us to provide meals for 7 days  for the underprivileged and visually challenged children at the Nethra Vidyalaya school in India.  For more pictures, Please click here https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOm2t8WRY14PRhcTV-1b9MHbv7Pe06PgIoB5rHec3D_t6D7JAwJ26f9G4wAB5yTWQ?key=bWpLVHluTjBmd1d3MWYwaDZJT0pfdUd3ZGNZX0Z3 Avni’s Reflections: Me and Shraya Ved had a bake sale to help raise money for the VT Seva Feeding Hope program . Selling these products we earned around $916.00 during our event. This was an amazing and inspiring experience. It let me see the reality of our society and let me get the experience to be a part of helping the people in it. This is an incredible opportunity and the more people that we take part in it the more we can help out our world! A world without hunger can impact our economics, health, education, and development as a society all in positive ways. Stepping up and supporting this cause can create a huge impact on countries and the people in our world. Shraya’s  Reflections: This being our first bake sale, we had a few trial and errors while baking.  The bake sale has been a very humbling and rich learning experience for both Avni and me. We have learned to plan, organize and execute an event. Of course, we made some errors and will make sure that we do not repeat it in our next event but the learning experience has been very valuable. Right from planning how much and how many varieties of baked goods to thinking of presentation and selling the goods, along with wrapping up the event with counting and calculating what we collected has been such an awesome experience. This hands-on experience will help us to transfer the skills we learned to different projects and activities we undertake later. We urge all youth to engage in activities to collect for this noble cause. We want all to know that this is an amazing opportunity that we are privileged to receive that allows us to make a difference, in whatever small way we can. There is no minimum amount that we need to raise, but we as a team did have a goal in mind. The guidance that we received from the VT Seva team members is also extremely valuable and we are so thankful for all the help. So, please consider participating in this cause and let us try and raise money so that no child goes to sleep hungry. Blog written by: Anvi Patel Blog published by: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

5th Annual Soccer For A Cause Tournament Recap! What an incredible day at the '5th Annual Soccer For A Cause Tournament' on June 29th 2024! We witnessed a phenomenal display of skills, high-energy games, and outstanding sportsmanship throughout the event. A huge shoutout to our 4 Youth teams and 6 Adult teams – all 10 teams played fantastically! Youth Finalists: Lightning Blue Look Ma, No Hands Winning Team: Look Ma, No Hands Adult Finalists: Team Abhinav Team Saginaw Winning Team: Team Abhinav We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our players, coaches, referees, parents, and supporters for making today’s event a grand success! Special thanks to our amazing VT Seva Detroit volunteers for their flawless execution! The event would not have been a grand success without the valuable contributions from hard working VT Seva Volunteers. HOURS & HOURS OF PREP WORK WENT INTO MAKING THIS A SUCCESSFULL EVENT so hats off to the DETROIT STRONG VTS Volunteering team Youth & Adults. Youth Volunteers: Kushi Kanumuri, Sreyas Posam, Aditi Jethri Kompally, Kaustubh Dingari, Varshan Muhinthan, Akul Madhamshetty, Ayush Jaganath, Shritha Natala, Siddhani Singh, Amogh Pisipati, Deekshita Rao, Tejas Raja. Adult Volunteers: Srinath, Suresh, Venkat, Anand, Sreenivas, Vanitha, Keerthy, Nandini, Durga Nalini, Priya Jaisankar, Vidya, Chandra. Huge shoutout to Varun, Kalki, Adhip, and Abhinav for putting tremendous efforts into building their own teams. Thank you so much! It goes a long way. Also, special mention to Keerthy & Vanitha for the flawless arrangement of all volunteers for the event and Nandini for all social media updates. Appreciate Priya's efforts in creating the registration page successfully in spite of some initial challenges on the new platform. Special thanks to Architha and Srivardhan for stopping by to show their support! Thanks to Michelle & Total Sports Novi Soccer TOCA , Novi East , for allowing us to set up the event the day before. Srinath, Venkat, Anand, Vanitha, and Suresh completed the pre-event setup, ensuring everything ran smoothly without delays! During the run-up to the event, Alvin and Varun  were instrumental in bringing in 2 teams from their league to participate in this year’s tournament. We had fantastic referees who kept the teams in order during the intense games: Emma, Darshan, Venkat, Basil, Kabir, Max, Arghya. Heartfelt appreciation to all our Tournament Sponsors – Square S Strategy, Hari Kakumanu – Realtor, BSHM Financial Services LLC, and Akshaya Patra. Akshaya Patra  also provided box lunches, snacks, and beverages at a nominal price. Thank you all for making this event unforgettable! For more pics and Videos https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ph4FCSeXydoEGiSY8   Game Stats Group 2 Standings Group 2 Final Game between ‘Lightning Blue’ vs. ‘Look Ma, No Hands’ Winning Team: Look Ma, No Hands   Game Stats Group 3 Standings – Round1:   Group 3 Standings – Round2:   Group 3 Final Game between ‘Team Saginaw’ vs. ‘Team Abhinav’   Winning Team: Team Abhinav   The 5th Annual VT Seva Detroit Soccer For A Cause Tournament was a tremendous success, thanks to the collective efforts of our dedicated teams, referees, coaches, parents, volunteers, supporters, and organizing committee. The event was marked by thrilling matches, professional refereeing, and the unwavering support of families and volunteers, all contributing to a vibrant and meaningful tournament. We are thrilled to announce that the funds raised during the tournament will support eight visually challenged children for one year . This significant achievement underscores the power of community and teamwork. Our heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone who played a part in making this event possible. Your generosity and dedication have made a lasting impact, and we look forward to continuing this journey together in future events.          Blog written by Suresh Rajan Blog Published by Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

Well, well!!! What an AMAZING way to close out on the last scheduled Sports event of 2023!! You never know, we still have a couple more months to go and we may come up with a brand-new idea to host yet another sport ☺️ VT Seva Detroit’s 10th Volleyball & Throwball Tournament milestone was successfully concluded by raising funds to support the education of 7 visually challenged children !! The Orangutans gobbled up the Jellyfish in the Girl's Volleyball Ball Finals beating hard-playing AMS & SPARC Firecrackers in the Semis!! Loved the energy all the players showcased. I must say, such amusing Team names for sure. Way to go, Girls!!! Detroit Champs did not want to give away their rolling Trophy after all 😉 They made a strong comeback against Achievers to win the Throwball final game. Michigan Mavericks did put up a strong fight against both teams. In the Men's Volleyball, we have a new Champion, TUNE SQAUD !! They loggerheaded against last year's finalist, the Spikers . The final game was a real cliffhanger, going all the way to the deciding 3rd set. All in all, it turned out to be a sun-filled , fun-filled , and action-packed day of Volleyball and throwball games!! A warm heartfelt thanks to all the Players, Referees, Line Referees, Coaches, and Parents who signed up & supported this great cause through this tournament. It would not have been possible to execute such a huge tournament consisting of 15 teams, and over 120 players in 3 different categories without the HARDWORKING volunteers: Youth volunteers: Sai Karnati, Sneha, Sai Sahasra, Abishristi, Kirupali, Sanjana Datla, Kavya Karnati, Gaurang & Sridha. Adult volunteers: Srinath, Sudheer, Ram, Sirisha, Anand, Chandrasekhar, Raghunathan, Pavani, Architha, Sathya, Mahesh, Vanitha & Suresh Game leads: Ram and Sirisha did a great job in managing the teams, rules, and games on the event day! The Game Scores were as follows: Girls’ Volleyball Tournament Women’s Throwball Tournament Men’s Volleyball Tournament 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗔𝗹𝗯𝘂𝗺 𝗮𝘁 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.705543311609176&type=3 Please visit our Facebook Post to Like, Share and Subscribe. https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0AimKMmevdpmyy65xkKyMiZ1Lkh84gRhuVDc1MSpF6fkGoz4g93Wf8x6Z3CEcFUZgl Blog written by: Suresh Rajan Blog published by: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

VT Seva is organizing its 2nd yearly Table Tennis & Badminton Tournaments this year, on April 22nd, 2023, from 9:00 AM EST at Sparc Arena Sports & Recreation in Novi, Michigan . All proceeds from these tournaments will go towards the schools in India for the visually challenged children at Nethra Vidhyalaya and the Tribal School children. VT Seva supports Nethra Vidyalaya schools for the Blind in India in order to provide higher education to visually challenged students and enable them to be independent and compete with other students. It also supports the remotely located Tribal Schools in impoverished communities and, provides access and opportunities to quality education healthcare, and enables them to live with dignity & pride. Date: April 22nd, 2023, at 9:00 AM EST (check-in at 8:30 AM) Venue: Sparc Arena Sports & Recreation , 42775 W 9 Mile Rd, Novi, MI 48375 Link to general guidelines and rules of the game: Please go through the guidelines and rules before your register: Registration page: Come join us and play for the cause. For more details, please contact: CONTACTS: Harshini: 248-895-2301 Sirisha: 313-910-0317 Venkat: 313-587-8011 Srikanth: 248-302-8873 Srinath: 949-232-9477 Suresh: 734-612-4961 Email: detroit.director@vtsworld.org For volunteering opportunities, please contact: Vanitha @ 248-227-3094 & Keerthy @ 503-789-4709 If you would like to sponsor for the event or company sponsorship or to place your business logo, banner, or any other type of promotion, please contact detroit.director@vtsworld.org / Srinath@ 949-232-9477 or Sudheer @213-399-2315 VTSEVA TABLE TENNIS (AND/OR) BADMINTON TOURNAMENTS LIABILITY WAIVER FORM Participant Waiver & Liability Agreement I understand that there are risks associated with playing all sports and field-related activities. In consideration for the privilege to use the Sparc Arena facility and/or attend the VT Seva Detroit Table Tennis (and/or) Badminton tournament(s), my participation indicates that I assume the risk of any injuries that myself or my children/wards may sustain while participating in any VT Seva sponsored sports activity and for any injuries which myself or my children/wards may sustain while on the premises of Sparc Arena, Novi, Michigan. I assure that I am, or my child is physically and mentally able to participate in the physical activities and have been examined by a licensed medical physician within one (1) year prior to attending this clinic/camp. By registering for the tournament, I am signing this Waiver and Liability Agreement. I acknowledge that I HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL OF ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING PERMISSION TO TREAT THE AGREEMENT. I further state that I have executed this waiver and liability voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance to be binding on my, my heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns. Signature assumed automatically if you register Participant’s Signature (Parent/Guardian if under 18) Posted by: Nandini Cheemalamarri

VT Seva Detroit 2022: Oct to Dec Volunteering Activities The VT Seva Detroit Youth Board successfully finished the 2022 volunteering season with the end of the 4th quarter! The projects stated below took place during our 4th quarter. ● Adopt A Road ● Outreach ● Manoogian Manor Senior Center Visit ● Fleece and Thank You ● Halloween Candy Drive ● Olga's Kitchen Fundraiser ● Raas Caller List Project ● Operation Gratitude ● Salvation Army Bell Ringing Adopt A Road: 10 bags of trash was collected on Oct 2, 2022 on the stretch of 8 mile road from Haggerty to Meadowbrook that VT Seva Detroit Adopted.As it is a busy road, we've collected lots of broken parts from the cars. By removing this trash, we not only helped the environment, but also helped the drivers. We've collected trash from cigar butts to plastic bottles, from broken garden tools to construction gears, golf balls to rubber ducks, headphones to broken cell phones and much more. All this trash would've been blocking the sewage, impeding the water flow, polluting the water and ending up harming human and animal health.Every piece of trash removed from this road helps protect the environment, lives and much more. Youth Volunteers: Hajanthan, Varshan, Nithin, Nikita, Aaradhya, Shraya, Ashish, Leo & Pelon Adult Volunteers: Neha, Jaisankar & Priya Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid022cWUSKubo3LXWNWYfUhC7eWaNwBQUk3YFQThZ5DXffwtz3gEi2GZhxW5HNPWR2aWl Outreach: VT Seva Detroit Youth Board Members continued their Outreach program 3rd year in a row. As the saying third time's charm, our team leaders made this year’s student -4-student outreach program a bigger success than the last 2 years. 30 team members raised more than $14,000 to support 38+ students' education with the help of 239 donors. Youth Volunteers: Saisha Srivatsan, Oviya Jaisankar, Sai Sriram Karnati, Rishi Adduri, Sathvik Tirumalakanduri, Anvika Perumalla, Pranav Tammineedi, Sneha Chandrasekar, Anuraag Balaji, Harsh Ahire, Vishnu Athreya, Akshay Kumar, Srihari Hebbar, Kalki Renga Anand, Adhip Pisipati, Shraya Ved, Shrikha Atchutuni, Sriraam Hebbar, Srihari Anathalwan, Ishani Patil, Varshan Muhinthan, Rishi Chowdhury, Chakrika Kaur, Hajanthan Muhinthan, Ashvik Kattamanchi, Abhinav Pagidi, Ashish Rajam, Nithin Kumar, Poorani Saravanan and Siva Suravarapu Co-Ordinator: Priya Jaisankar Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/b5hL-RR5AOE Blog Link: https://www.vtsworld.org/post/vt-seva-detroit-youth-board-3rd-outreach-2022 Manoogian Manor Senior Center Visit: It was really a great indoor experience today with seniors. We brought them cookies and they enjoyed the hot chocolate. The combination turned out very well with the cold weather. Hajanthan entertained the seniors by playing piano for 5 min. Siriram, Hajanthan and Sanjith shared riddles. Stephen sang a song. Overall both the youths and seniors enjoyed the time. Youth Volunteers: Siriram Hebbar, Sanjith Vijayakumar, Hajanthan Muhinthan Adult Volunteers: Komathy Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid023GdaJXTrkHcqsxTW83mMvxyt41KCNWwr6NbaMLHCb8A4h2fQafQNMecEiKgo6hKrl Fleece and Thank You: Fleece & Thank You, a Michigan-based non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing connection, comfort, and hope through its programs, services and materials to children facing illness and their families supporting them. It was a great experience for more than 17 VT Seva Detroit volunteers who volunteered at the UWM Sports center helping Fleece and Thank you organization "Make a Blanket Day " a massive effort to make more than 833 blankets for Children in hospitals. Youth Volunteers: Akshay K,Lin P,Saisha S,Kushal D, Amogh M,Akshith A Haji M, Varshan M, Rishi C, Zephyr F, Advik K, Ashish R Adult Volunteers: Nirmala S, Niveditha M, Vandana D, Mandira C, Vanitha G Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02mhgC24NyKYaHoAgWkWZDnYTBjoExQqmvtCxTtPAPCsh8ua433xk8hBU8iJojLoDBl Halloween Candy Drive: In Detroit, we collected 31 pounds of candies and donated to Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that sends care packages filled with snacks, entertainment, hygiene and handmade items to New Recruits, Veterans, First Responders, Wounded Warriors, Care Givers, and U.S. Service Members deployed overseas through participating Dental Offices. Raised money was used to support Nethra Vidyalaya students' education. Project Lead: Harish Jaisankar Youth Volunteers: Kushal, Adhip, Rishma, Anishma, Rishi, Shruthi, Veena, Vanitha ji, Sathvik, Rishika, Srinidhi and Anvika Adult Volunteers: Priya, Nalini, Vijay, Kanchana Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02iGAeURhrcZXRFXgS7DCEB3R4c1YL6yyx6Tk7j5RAJrE7UdMbPKG5HLrbp5J2jr2ol Olga's Kitchen Fundraiser: Project Lead: Oviya Jaisankar Olga’s kitchen hosted a fundraiser at their restaurant on Nov 7, when people showed a flier when ordering food, some of the earnings would go directly to Nethravidhyala. Facebook Link: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid02LWiAidu5wpsoWtNpfbZbbaQmmA3RiNcnjQMH2gDWiYAByBSeUuUdoYr84pLaDLrgl&id=100064605402887&eav=AfaZDV-Rm-qQxvZsSf9jzw3kQUeVh6rld1czyIEhaY5ILH7rsNJqIKP9SjaRxx_ZlO8&m_entstream_source=permalink&paipv=0 Raas Caller List Project: Many Youth Board members worked hard to invite and have supporters attend our annual Raas event. They advocated for our great cause, and made sure many people were aware about what we were supporting and how they could help. Volunteers: Nalini, Priya, Akshay, Oviya, Advik,Ashish, Kalki, Kaustubh, Jethri, LalitAditya, Phani, Sai, and Supraja Operation Gratitude: VT Seva Detroit Youth Board members, Troy IAE School Club members, and Troy High School Club members wrote thank you letters to express their gratitude and appreciation to the soldiers who are deployed overseas. Project Lead: Harish Jaisankar Project Coordinators: Priya , Nalini, Komathy, Chandrasekhar, Giri and Srinath Youth Volunteers: Sai Sahasra, Hajanthan, Varshan, Sai Sriram, Sriram H, Nikhil A, Jishnu, Saisha, Supraja, Sathvik, Sneha, Ankita, Harish, Oviya, Amogh, Rishabh, Kausthubh, Srivibha, Udhayaa, Rachana, Rashmitha, Dhanya, Veena, Aakash, Abhinav P, Alex K, Anvika, Arsheya, Saanvi, Sai Chakrika, Sakib, Siva, Sreenika, Srihari A, Ajitesh, Leo, Ashvik and Jeffrey Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02sQD8H2B3cBc6uJ8z5WA5Kh7PFJPqMCtDQw76Y9UsAKdT5ZCVihvJqcP4SVXAGdal Salvation Army Bell Ringing: Some of our VT Seva Detroit Youth Board members participated in the Salvation Army Bell Ringing Event at Laurel Park Place. They rang bells next to the Salvation Army stand to raise money to support the families in need during holiday period in the local community. Youth Volunteers: Vishnu, Sneha, Aahana, Pelon, Anuraag, Tarun, Ishan, Nishant and Ishani Adult Volunteers: Chandrasekar, Komathy, Priya Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0v3xQcVBVk5PPVkGzGXAvLvwTKQkKYp7LZMBe1G4Ea4S4xJgjXUG33aXvT416cfh3l Blog Consolidated By: Eesha C Video Compiled By: Rishi C Blog Published By: Nandini Cheemalamarri

VT Seva Detroit 2022: Jan to April Volunteering Activities VT Seva Detroit completed a total of 12 individual service activities from Jan to April 2022 that included Community services, Environmental services, Appreciation to the Police department, Police tours & Drive for Detroit Homeless Shelter. Oakland Food Pantry: January 29th Capuchin Soup Kitchen: February 26th Destined for Greatness: February 5, February 13 Arts & Scraps: January 3 - February 25 Mercado Food Bank: March 6 Zaman International: March 26 Drive for Detroit Rescue Mission Food Gatherers: April 9 Novi Police Appreciation Lunch & Station Tour: April 10 Earth Day Project: April 23 Oakland Food Pantry Volunteering Every year, more than 50 thousand people are fed 750 thousand pounds of food each year by the Oakland HOPE Food Pantry. They work daily to help package and distribute food for families in need. They help veterans, disaster survivors, hungry children, and seniors get the food they deserve. As a volunteer-run organization, they require help to package the food each week and our VT Seva Detroit’s volunteers stepped up to undertake this responsibility. Together, we helped package enough food to feed 60 families and children. The volunteers completed many tasks to help so that they could help more people in need: These are our wonderful volunteers who participated: Youth: Nikhil Aerabati, Rishi Adduri, Hiba Zyna, Kushal Durga, Hrudya Kishore, Yug Patel, Supraja Pattangi, Surya Takawale, Lalitaditya Akkaraju Adult: Zahara Begum, Giri Varadhan, Raghunath Aerabati, Anand Ranganathan, Vandana Durga, Ravinder Akkaraju, Vanitha Gopalan Check out our Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/5525078580852459 YouTube video : https://youtu.be/eBe5cPnkUhQ Capuchin Soup Kitchen Volunteering The Capuchin Soup Kitchen is a kitchen in Detroit that feeds people and families that are going through a hardship. They have served millions of meals since they started. They do multiple things to end poverty, hunger, and homelessness. Our volunteers stepped up to help them in this fight against hunger and helped set up, cook, serve, and clean up the kitchens in their kitchen . Under the guidance of permanent volunteers at the kitchens, they helped feed multiple families and children: These are our wonderful volunteers who participated: Youth: Kushal Durga, Rishi Adduri, Sai Sahasra Namuduri, Veeksha Somula, Akshith Ashwanth Adult: Vandana Durga, Durga Sangita, Raghunathan Namuduri, Vanitha Gopalan Check out our Facebook Post: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/5616618845031765 YouTube link: https://youtu.be/M4zZfdYfCRw Destined for Greatness Volunteering The Ford Wellness Center hosts the Destined for Greatness program for young women and girls through mentorship and help in bad situations. They have successfully helped over 5000 people. When we volunteered, we split up into 3 groups. 17 volunteers participated volunteering in each area where they needed help in sorting, assembling, cleaning. Shadora Ford who is the founder of Destined for Greatness was in awe seeing our great help and greatly appreciated all our volunteers’ efforts. We went there twice in February back-to-back and helped them. Each group took up one part of the gym area clean-up. One sorted toys and clothes, one cleaned up items from the storage room, and one set up the clothing areas. February 5 Youth that participated : Nikhil Aerabati; Varun Aerabati; Abhinav Suresh; Hiba Zyna; Sathvik Tirumala Kanduri; Hrudya Kishore; Veeksha Somula; Anvika Perumalla; Sravya Saranu; Jaden Laba; Anikait Pundhir; Akshith Ashwanth. Adults that participated: Zahara Begum; Srikanth Ramanathan; Suresh Rajan; Vandana Durga; Raghunath Aerabati; Asha Puranam; Vanitha Gopalan. February 13 Youth volunteers who participated : Hrudya Kishore; Surya Subramanian; Kushal Durga; Akshay Kumar; Sanjay Sundarapandiyan Srivatsa Thirunagari; Eesha chigullapally Govind Beemisetty; Sri Medha Beemisetty. Adult volunteers who participated : Parvathee Subramaniam; Sailatha Thukkaram; Anand Renganathan; Srinathbabu Karnati; Venkat chigullapally; Kiran Beemisetty; Suresh Rajan & Vanitha Gopalan. Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/page/804058126287885/search/?q=destined%20for%20greatness Arts & Scraps Volunteering The Arts and Scraps Detroit organization is a non-profit that provides STEM related kits to children throughout Detroit. However, to assemble each kit, they need volunteers such as ourselves. Through multiple tasks such as defuzzing sock loops and cutting foam. Through our help, they were able to provide free STEM kits to children. 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘀, 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗯𝘀, 𝗳𝗮𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗰, 𝗯𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗲𝘅𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴. January 3 – January 16 Youth volunteers who participated : 𝗢𝘃𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗝; 𝗦𝗮𝗶 𝗦𝗮𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗿𝗮; 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗝; 𝗛𝗶𝗯𝗮 𝗭; 𝗦𝗿𝗮𝘃𝘆𝗮 𝗦; 𝗬𝘂𝗴 𝗣; 𝗞𝗮𝗮𝘃𝘆𝗮 𝗞; 𝗦𝗮𝗶 𝗞; 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗦; 𝗔𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝘆 𝗞; 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘃 𝗠; 𝗔𝗯𝗶 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗥; 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗶 𝗕; 𝗜𝘀𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹; 𝗔𝗱𝗶 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹; 𝗥𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹; 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘃𝗶𝗸; 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵; 𝗔𝗯𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘃 𝗦; 𝗔𝗱𝗵𝘃𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦 February 1 – February 25 Youth volunteers who participated : 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶, 𝗦𝗵𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗶 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶, 𝗡𝗶𝗸𝗵𝗶𝗹 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶, 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗔𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗶, 𝗟𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗮 𝗮𝗸𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗷𝘂, 𝗦𝗮𝗶𝗮𝗯𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝗸𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗷𝘂, 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗔𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗹𝗮, 𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗮, 𝗛𝗿𝘂𝗱𝘆𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮, 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮, 𝗗𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗷𝗮𝗺, 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶 Group 2 Cutting foam project Youth who participated: 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗶, 𝗦𝗮𝗻𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘆𝗮𝗻, 𝗛𝗶𝗯𝗮 𝗭𝘆𝗻𝗮, 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗸𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗻, 𝗔𝗯𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘃 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵, 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗸𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮, 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶, 𝗔𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗥𝗮𝗺, 𝗛𝗿𝘂𝗱𝘆𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲. Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/page/804058126287885/search/?q=Arts%20%26%20Scraps YouTube link for the Video of Arts & Scraps - Group1 and Group2 https://youtu.be/eaCfqaa934k Mercado Food Bank Gleaners Mercado Food Bank is a drive-through food store in Detroit where people can safely get access to healthy food. They have recently adapted their policy to drive-through instead of as a store, and needed volunteers to put the food into people’s cars. Our volunteers helped pack food, arrange items onto storage carts, re-arranged shelved items for easier access, loaded customers’ cars, cleaned the area, and helped restock the building for the next day. 𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟭𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟴𝟴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗶𝘁 Youth who participated : Hrudya Kishore, Nikhil Aerabati, Vandana Durga, Kushal Durga, Eesha Chigullapally, Akshith Ashwanth. Anikait Pundhir, Rohan Patil, Soham Bhatta Adults who participated : Raghunath Aerabati, Vandana Durga, Venkat Chigullapally, Jisha Padmanabhan, Savitri Raman, Vanitha Gopalan Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0DtSzq1XcUUXkyRcFbBFxpgEaEvfB1hqSBoS4r1HtE7rhV3fFvCG31CGL17h3pEugl YouTube link for the Video https://youtu.be/3zHpmzSAMXA Zaman International Zaman International is dedicated to ending poverty and unhealthy conditions. They provide basic supplies, both medical and edible. They also help the families through tutoring and support during hardships . When VT Seva volunteered there, we helped pack and store various medical necessities such as masks, gloves, wipes, hand sanitizers, first aid kits, etc. We also assembled boxes full of the necessities and arranged them for delivery . Overall, we were able to pack over 350 boxes for Zaman International, which could support numerous families. Youth who participated : Medhas Kollu, Eesha chigullapally, Pavan Nagaraj, Nikhil Aerabati, Abisrishti Ram, Srivatsa Thirunagari, Akshay Kumar, Sravya saranu, Anand Brijesh, Yana Panchal. Adults who participated : Vanitha Gopalan, Parvathee Subramaniam, Vani Chigullapally, Ram Ramanathan, Brijesh Gopal, Pavan Nagaraj, Radhika . Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0KzaqKbP7VJWQxQmtuuvzBawSCwfyYNedV7VhNJPAJKM88hpQNiCAbaiuv8S5WdFQl YouTube link for the Video https://youtu.be/JKp5fBEKfSM Food Gatherers Food Gatherers are a food bank in Washtenaw County providing food for the impoverished. They are the leading group in hunger management in this county . They not only provide support for individual families, but for schools and local universities too. They distributed 9 million pounds of food last year through the help of volunteers. VT Seva volunteered there and helped to sort food, arrange boxes, and pack more than 1700 pounds of food. Youth who participated: Kirupali Sathyanathan; Veena Karthik; Hrudya Kishore; Abisrishti Ram; Adhvaith Suresh ; Srivatsa Thirunagari, Nitya Sankar, Kushal Durga . Adults who participated: Aarthi Karthik; Vanitha Gopalan . Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0aBhbX6pUcKCF5xCyjVANhiNMT9PxLEW2xs9mNiLHyDMuBymrDkXSeZ99UN7M1Aiwl YouTube link for the Video https://youtu.be/nyBxXT530nA Earth Day Project Farmington Hills, Michigan has a yearly “litter walk” where volunteers walk for 2-3 miles and clean up all roadside trash on the way. This year, the 9th year of the litter walk, VT Seva helped. We collected trash from the roads, ditches, fields, and nearby lawns. We split up into 2 groups so that we could maintain both sides of the road, and we learned a lot about the ecosystem and the importance of taking care of it. At the end, we had a total of 6 bags collected over 2 miles. Youth that participated: 𝗞𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗮, 𝗛𝗿𝘂𝗱𝘆𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗲, 𝗦𝗮𝗶 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶, 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗷𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿, 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗮 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝘂𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗿𝗶, 𝗛𝗮𝗷𝗶 𝗠𝘂𝗵𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻, 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗻, 𝗔𝗱𝗶𝘁𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶. Adults that participated: 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘂 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶, 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮 𝗗𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗮, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗷 𝗸𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗿, 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘆𝗮 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶, 𝗩𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻. Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02wq52pnEkdJTG3twAWYcBkviqdeQqgXdfvFNT8gTVwpocWvUi665BopmButhhMedTl YouTube link for the Video https://youtu.be/abrKnB_P8w0 Novi Police Department Tour & Appreciation Lunch Our volunteers had a great learning experience on April 10th attending the Novi Police Station tour. Novi Police Department Tour and Novi Police Appreciation Lunch VT Seva Detroit had a tour of the Novi Police Department, Novi, Michigan, for youth volunteers on April 10th, 2022, and also had the pleasure of hosting an Appreciation lunch for the Novi Police Department on May 8th, 2022 Checkout blog link at: https://www.vtsworld.org/post/vt-seva-detroit-novi-police-department-tour-and-novi-police-appreciation-lunch Checkout YouTube link at: https://youtu.be/nHI3v_-AxSc Facebook Link at: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0n9jQ7XSS5Xe2hFoPZjUrx1p1VfJUpaAucP7dEdkWjXXvmKuLTU9EpQzh5RnVgjnjl h ttps://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0gSVp4qKzLNWaZ4peiHMWB1kptiST3q7GGEALcjEa5WxzTD4avZGYoHShYibcdyQUl Drive for Detroit Rescue Homeless Shelter with the help of Kroger Stores Solicitation. On March 20th, 2022, VT Seva Detroit completed a drive for Detroit Rescue Homeless Shelter with the help of Kroger Stores Solicitation. VT Seva Detroit team raised a total of $800 and collected around six big boxes of Baby care products and personal care & hygiene products for Men and Women with the help of generous customers who shopped at Kroger Canton Stores from 10 am to 4:30 pm. Checkout YouTube link at: https://youtu.be/ZwN1yp_jq_U Checkout blog link at: https://www.vtsworld.org/post/vt-seva-detroit-drive-for-detroit-rescue-homeless-shelter checkout Facebook Link at: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid036mbmpHMnN8AQCnhQiMDGqzAPUtNmDCLY2cYqMBusHj2pkGZY5NgVA14LVYHsqnhQl Blog published by: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

One of the most awaited Annual RAAS event of VT Seva is around the corner. With the amazing turnout back in 2021, we are excited to host our 7th Annual VT Seva RAAS Event, benefiting the visually challenged and tribal school children in 2022. RAAS is not just a Fund raising event but it is also our Annual Celebration event, culminating a great year of various fundraising activities and volunteering service to the community. VT Seva Detroit board acknowledges the year-long hard work of all our dedicated volunteers and kind donors with an evening of music, dance, skits, food, fun, and celebration. Please mark your calendar for Saturday November 19th, 2022 at 25335 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI from 5:00 PM onwards. All proceeds from the event will go towards the education, food, and clothing for visually challenged children of Nethra Vidyalaya & Tribal School children. please Join us in making this event a successful one “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again.” – Nelson Mandela As the quote from Nelson Mandela describes, it is human nature to be resilient in tough times. The epitome of resilience is demonstrated by the visually challenged children of Nethra Vidyalaya & the underprivileged Tribal area school children every day by their persistence, perseverance & patience. They go through unimaginable situations in their lives, yet these gifted & talented kids come out of it with great success. We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill As this wonderful quote says, we could make a life by giving a helping hand to these children with our generous donations. Last year, in 2021 , with generous donations from everyone, we not only met our target but we surpassed it. We are committed to raising the appropriate funds for the 250 children by our Annual Fund Raiser program of RAAS 2022 Be a part of this noble cause to bring smiles to the faces of over 1500 school children. You can make a big difference in their lives. Give the gift of education by sponsoring a child for just a $1.00 a day!! Guests gracing the event : Will be updated once we get the commitment. All are welcome, please join us to celebrate and support for this noble cause!! Mark your calendars for Saturday November 19th, 2022 at 25335 W Nine Mile Road, Southfield, MI from 5:00 PM onwards. Posted by: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)