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Thanks to the unwavering support and generosity of our donors, we are thrilled to announce a truly remarkable academic achievement by the students of 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐊. 𝐀𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐝 has made history by securing 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝟗𝟕𝟔 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 (𝟗𝟕.𝟔%)! His success is a shining example of how your support transforms potential into excellence. But the celebration doesn't end there... 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Intermediate Second Year (2025) 𝟗𝟔% 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 - Intermediate First Year 𝟏𝟎𝟎% 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞 - SSC (10th Class) at our 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐣𝐚, 𝐕𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐠, with students achieving outstanding marks! These accomplishments are not just academic milestones — they are testaments to the life-changing impact of your contributions. - 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐛𝐲 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

VTSeva Cary Men's Volleyball Tournament on July 11, 2026 at 6:30 AM!! VT Seva Cary is organizing Men's Volleyball tournament. Please read the below rules and register. Event Address: North Cary Park, 1100 Norwell Blvd, Cary, NC 27513 Contact us at (919) 454-6348 / (732)-986-0596 for organizers of this event or (919) 402-3921 for VTSeva. Proceeds from this tournament will go to Feeding students of our schools in India for visually challenged children. VT Seva supports Schools for visually challenged students in India such as Nethra Vidyalaya. These schools provide higher education to visually challenged students and enable them to be independent and compete with other students. Please click on the Regiter button at the bottom of the page after reading all the rules. 1. This is open to all. All are welcome. 2. Team captains are responsible for their team behavior on court and off court. 3. Captains are responsible to abide by these rules at all stages of the tournament and if there are any concerns please report it to the tournament organizing committee. 4. Organizers will try to resolve in a more amicable manner and also by sticking to the rules created for this tournament. 5. Rosters: need signed prior to the team’s first game. Only players who are in the roster during the first game would be allowed to play in the tournament. 6. Waivers: All players must sign a waiver to play, and for minors signed by a parent. Failure to do so will result in removal and/or forfeiture of games. 7. Games will begin at the posted starting time with NO grace period; refs are responsible for getting the games started on-time. 8. Games will be played for 21 points with the winner being determined with a 2-point difference. Semi Finals and Finals will be a best of 3 games. 9. Game flow should continue unless the referee calls for a foul. If a team stops the game for any reason, the opponent will be awarded a point. 10. Every team should have a minimum of 6 players. 11. Rotating/Subs: A clockwise rotation with players rotating into the serve position, including on 1st serve. A player will go out on the next rotation after he has served & will enter at the center back position. If an injury occurs during play, teams play with remaining players or a sub can come in the back-center position. Players will rotate one spot to make that back/center position available for the sub. No subs from other teams allowed during tournament play, meaning a player can only play with 1 team during the tournament (even if they are on multiple rosters). 12. Serving: Serving will be from anywhere behind the back line. Server must wait for the whistle or a word serve from the referee else it will result in a side-out. If the ball hits the net on a serve, it is still considered “in-play” 13. Balls that hit the boundaries (rope lines are used for boundaries) will be ruled “in” 14. Blocking: A block does not count as a hit. Players cannot block or spike the serve. A block is defined as contact with the ball with 1 or 2 arms extended upward without an attempt to drive the ball. 15. The maximum number of hits on a side is 3. 16. Recreational volleyball rules allow open-handed hits as long as they are quick (up to about 6 inches of contact movement). Double hits & flagrant “carries” should be called. 17. Net: NO contact with the net will be allowed (body or clothing). Please be honest when touching the net & stop play for a side out. Stepping on the line is permitted but stepping over is not. 18. The ball may not be attacked on the opposite side of the net until after the other teams 3rd hit. 19. Back row players can play in the front row, but cannot jump to spike the ball in the front row. Back row players may spike from the back row, behind the 10-foot courtesy rule. 20. Referee will stop the play and call for a re-serve, if the play is obstructed by anything (like other balls from other games coming into the play to ensure safety of the players). 21. One 60-second time-out will be allowed per team, per game during the POOL play. Two 60- second time-outs will be allowed per team from the knockout stages. 22. Only time a game can be cancelled and/or rescheduled is due to facility issues. Having insufficient players does not constitute rescheduling. 23. All Body parts are legal, but will be considered 1 of the 3 passes. Foot can be used as long as it is still ON the ground. No kicking the ball, refs need to call this if it occurs. 24. NO glass containers are allowed on property. This protects everyone that is barefoot. ALL garbage needs to be properly disposed of or taken from the facility. 25. When 2 teams tie for a spot, the head-to-head game will determine the winning spot. 26. Sportsmanship is a MUST in ALL games. 27. All players should be 16 years old and above. 28. Referee’s decision is FINAL, NO EXCEPTIONS. We request the teams to co-operate with Referee’s decision to make the smooth running of the tournament. 29. Captain should be responsible for taking the time-out calls and also to control the team's emotions and to play in the good spirits of the game. 30. Only the Coach or the captain can talk to the Umpire before or after the server (not during the play). NOTE: As in any physical sport, there is a risk of injury. Participants are deemed to acknowledge and accept the risks. The organizers cannot accept any liability for damage or injury to person or property sustained by any participant or spectator. ** Please note, in case any of the registered teams decide to drop out on or before the event, there will be no refund of the registration amount.

🎉 VT Seva Atlanta Online Summer Camp 2025 🎉 June 1 – July 27, 2025 💫💫 Get ready for an exciting and meaningful summer! Starting June 1st, the VT Seva Atlanta Team is thrilled to launch Summer Camp 2025 - an enriching experience designed to empower youth, engage students, and support a noble cause. 🌟Our Mission: This year’s camp is built around three core goals: 1. Productive Engagement: Kids stay active and inspired with fun, educational courses all summer long. 2. Youth Empowerment: High school students take the lead as tutors, guided by experienced adult mentors. 3. Service with Purpose: All proceeds support the education of visually challenged students at Nethra Vidyalaya in India. ⭐️ Camp Highlights: Elementary Program (Grades K–5): • 9 classes/week for 8 weeks = 72 total sessions • Subjects: Math (2), ELA (2), Art, Robotics, Taekwondo, Dance, and Chess Middle & High School Program (Grades 6–12): • 7 classes/week for 8 weeks = 56 total sessions • Subjects: Advanced Robotics, 3D Art, App Building, Python, AI/STEM, Business Entrepreneurship, Web Design ✨🎖️ Why Join Us? In 2024, our camp was a tremendous success — over 50 passionate youth tutors led classes while developing valuable leadership and communication skills. Together, we raised significant funds to support visually challenged students. This year, we aim even higher! 📚😀We can’t wait to see the learning, growth, and joy your child will experience at VT Seva’s 2025 Online Summer Camp. 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️Questions? Please contact: • Mrs. Harsh Gulati (Camp Coordinator): 407-970-3799 • Dr. Madhu Nemani (VT Seva Atlanta Director): 404-819-8623 Thank you for supporting education, empowerment, and service! ✌️✌️✌️ *DISCLAIMER* By signing up for the VT Seva Summer Camp, I acknowledge and agree that VT Seva is not responsible for any injuries arising from the camp activities. I acknowledge that I am fully aware that VT Seva is not an educational organization. VT Seva is a non profit organization where youths participate in various volunteering activities. This summer camp is also a volunteering opportunity for our youths to help others. I also give permission to be photographed during online summer camp for use in printed materials, through the internet or through other media outlets. I acknowledge that I have read and understand the disclaimer.

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 Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: 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 Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/5616618845031765 YouTube video: 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 5th 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 13th 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 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 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 video: https://youtu.be/JKp5fBEKfSM 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. YouTube video: 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 our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid036mbmpHMnN8AQCnhQiMDGqzAPUtNmDCLY2cYqMBusHj2pkGZY5NgVA14LVYHsqnhQl 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 video: https://youtu.be/nyBxXT530nA 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 YouTube video: https://youtu.be/nHI3v_-AxSc Checkout our FB posts for more details about this project: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0n9jQ7XSS5Xe2hFoPZjUrx1p1VfJUpaAucP7dEdkWjXXvmKuLTU9EpQzh5RnVgjnjl h ttps://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0gSVp4qKzLNWaZ4peiHMWB1kptiST3q7GGEALcjEa5WxzTD4avZGYoHShYibcdyQUl 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 video: https://youtu.be/abrKnB_P8w0 Blog and the Video Created By: Akshay Kumar (Youth Board member) Blog Published By: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTS Detroit Communications)

Our VT SEVA Detroit Youth Board kicked off the beginning of the 2024 volunteering season with the closing of the 1st quarter! Every project was a great initiative and a way to help out our community and gratefulness extends to all the youth and adult volunteers that devoted their time to such a noble cause! Here are the projects we have covered from January to March this quarter: Youth Board Projects: Dog Rescue Towel DriveGrocery Bag DriveCASS Community Cooking Event VTSeva Detroit Youth Board Teen Mental Wellness EventVTSeva Youth Board Coats and Socks Drive Open Door Food Ministry Volunteering EventBrilliant Detroit In-Person Volunteering Detroit Projects: Food Gatherers Packing Event DRAW Warehouse Capuchin Soup Kitchen World Medical Relief Center Clean Love Project FMSC Food Packing Event Food drive and fundraising for Lighthouse pantry with Kroger stores solicitation Destined For Greatness Ford Wellness Center Annual / FundRaiser Events: VT Seva Detroit 7th Annual Public Speaking Workshop VTS Club Events: Troy High and IAE- Boxing groceries for The Dre Project North Farmington HS VTS Club- Fleece and Thank You Troy High VTS Club- Book Drive for Making Spirits Bright Troy IA VTS Club- Sorting at Children Hospital Troy HIGH VTS Club- Grace Center of Hope Soup KitchenIAE VTS Math Kangaroo Competition VTS Troy High- Gleaners Fundraiser Video of Event Slides Youth Board Projects: Dog Rescue Towel Drive- 1/31/2024 Animals  offer numerous benefits to our well-being, including mental, physical, and social support. Unfortunately, not all animals receive the care they deserve. To address this issue, we've partnered with Last Day Dog Rescue to donate towels and essential items to aid their efforts in helping animals in need. 35 Youth Board members from 10 different cities collected 105 towels. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Oviya JaiSankar 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Aanya Das, Abisrishti Ram,  Aditya Sankar, Akshitha Mylavarapu, Akshith Ashwant, Ananya Sankar, Anish Jaganna, Anoop  Sharva Jaganna, Avni Patel, Cordelia Laframboise, Hajanthan Muhinthan, Jenna Najor, Jishnu Kandalam, Joseph Najor, Kushal Durga, Mohammed Hussain, Nidhi Rao, Nikhil Aerabati,  Oviya Jaisankar, Rachana Raghunathan, Rishi Adduri, Rishi Chowdhry, Saicharan, Sai Sahasra, Sai Sri Ram, Samhith Eganti, Shraya Ved, Shruthi Adduri, Swara Rege, Tian Han Pelon, Varnika Jakka, Varshan Muhinthan, Varshini Barla, Veena Karthik, Yathisekar Debetta   𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Priya, Srinath, Vanitha, Vijay, Samynathan, Prasad, Jaisankar, Komathy, Suresh, Shobana, and Jyothi FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/VhL2bjrNgQchSuNR/?mibextid=qi2Omg INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/C27cVq5O5ZY/?igsh=MXJqaGFqbHRrOHE3dQ== Grocery Bag Drive- 1/31/2024 Despite our access to resources like food and warmth during the cold winter, many families in our community still lack these essentials. Organizations like Open Door Ministries provide crucial support to these families by operating food banks. To aid their efforts, our Youth Board donated grocery bags for packing food. With the collaboration of 39 members, we collected over 3000 bags to support our local food bank. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Shreya Shetty 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬: Aanya Das, Abisrishti Ram,  Aditya Sankar, Akshitha Mylavarapu, Akshith Ashwant, Ananya Sankar, Anisha Madalla, Arnav Sharma, Avni Patel, Cordelia Laframboise, Hajanthan Muhinthan, Jishnu Kandalam, Kushal Durga, Mohammed Hussain, Nidhi Rao, Nikhil Aerabati,  Nithin Ramkumar, Oviya Jaisankar, Rachana Raghunathan, Rishi Adduri, Rishi Chowdhry, Rishma Madalla, Sai Charan, Sai Sahasra, Sai Sri Ram, Samhith Eganti, Sanjula, Sathvik Tirumala Kanduri, Savithri Bhatta, Shivam Shah, Shraya Ved, Shruthi Adduri, Shyam Bhatta, Swara Rege, Tian Han Pelon, Varshan Muhinthan, Varshini Barla, Veena Karthik, and Yathisekar Debetta 𝐀𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬:  Priya, Srinath, Vanitha, Vijay, Samynathan, Prasad, Jaisankar, Komathy, Suresh, Shobana, and Jyothi FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02BwhV4pw64EGRSbwCny1XAd8YE6zgkMwzyc7gBetwd6L4ur7kjRzGfUmUkK4YeArBl INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2wvBHVufe6/?img_index=1 CASS Community Cooking Event-2/18/2024 The Cass Community Social Services Cooking Service Event is always a memorable experience, filled with joy, tears, and even some singing. Residents were greeted with a clean dining room and pantry, appreciating the effort to provide a welcoming environment. Making a difference was truly delicious, as we were able to feed 130 people who enjoyed the food we prepared. We look forward to returning for another rewarding experience. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Oviya Jaisankar 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Oviya, Jishnu, Varshini, Diya, Rithvik, Rishabh, Akshitha, Shruthika, Soumya, Aanya, Shruthi A & Soham   𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Priya, Jaisankar, Niveditha, Srilatha, Savithri, Lalitha, Niladari, Nalini & Shailaja FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0jxB29KCkfsvTMPqMpCs72v1z9CibDr2iaTeZEmDrHbTRszFMnL9JKuMKyVfhsZwRl INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3hzjEfuL88/?img_index=1 VTSeva Detroit Youth Board Teen Mental Wellness Event Teen mental wellness is crucial for adolescent health, covering emotional, psychological, and social aspects. Friendships are vital for this wellness, offering support and belonging. Our youth gathered on this day to exchange positive messages, fostering a supportive community. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Aditi, Akshitha, Oviya, Shreya, Pelon, Shivani, Shivam, Sai, Sreenika, Anvika, Ishan, Akshaya. Anirvin, Jayanth, Shruthi, Shruthika, Rishi, Izzy, Sathvik, Swara & Sneha. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0Mz3rJ3dC2vYYhWb49mUB8HnGnufc8cPgZypExGtP2NVRcNeubKFWfEwVz9z9W9uol?__cft__[0]=AZVa5OvXPnu71YYSHVxUGYl3rgx0sMl6ls04AKhnKHn7s13z5fdjy8pinsPqRaXYI0aDd48Cyhmmtpk4yE1WmyZSMko2q6RJrTnwTnzteQ9B_hEbilcBBGTguA9F0NfhPmRt1B3jTs7dDctKPXq0wBmStW-2h1rfHuNsVv7aCAVArxwmUb3sVk6p_28M3j3L52XQQfcar1eolLDn4PMbyjFz&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R VTSeva Youth Board Coats and Socks Drive-3/7/2024 VTSEVA Detroit Youth Board collected 144 New & Gently Jackets and 108 pairs of New & Gently socks for Grace Centers of Hope. This organization supports homeless and chemically dependent community members in southeast Michigan. Donated items will be distributed or sold to buy food and resources. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Hajanthan Muhinthan 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  (𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝘁) Aanya, AbiSrishti, Akshita, Akshith, Amogh, Anirvin, Anushka, Avni, Cordelia, Diya, Eashan, Hajanthan, Harsh, Hrudya, Kalki, Kavi, Nirvan, Nithin, Oviya, Rachana, Rishabh, Rishi C, Rithvik, Sai, Sai Hasini, Sai Sahasra, Saicharan, Samhith, Satvick, Shraya, Shruthi, Swara, Tian Han, Varshan, Varshini, Veena, Videep. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: ( 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀)  Akshita, Akshith, Amogh, Avni, Cordelia, Diya, Eashan, Hajanthan, Harsh, Hrudya, Nirvan, Oviya, Pranav, Rachana, Rishabh, Rishi, Rithvik, Sai, Sai Sahasra, Saicharan, Satvick, Shraya, Shruthi, Swara , Tian Han, Varshan, Varshini, Veena, Videep. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02vk4hfX86MgYSxcLfv4yD5vNmYTFrh593j134BS4Kwfnvv6QicVjMaaDUdX7dy8YGl INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4Nfbi5upUT/?img_index=1 Open Door Food Ministry Volunteering Event- 3/21/2024 During our volunteering experience at Open Door Food Ministry, we assisted in various tasks to support their mission of serving those in need. This food pantry serves approximately 400 families weekly, distributing an average of 20,000 lb of food per week. Our tasks included organizing sugar packets and condiment packages for inclusion in food packages, assisting in the assembly line to load carts for each family, and cleanup after food distribution. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Shreya Shetty 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Kushal Durga, Avni Patel, Jishnu Kandalam, Amogh Mavatoor, Rishabh Mavatoor, Shraya Ved, Akshith Ashwanth, Aditi Jethri Kompally, and Shreya Shetty 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Kalyani Nallamilli, Vandana Durga, and Niveditha Mavatoor FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid09gadsFaeqQYUMNPochUfAhHvucmxSBKUXPmtphNrbXBBpQH9xFUhJisAmL5Hg3V3l Brilliant Detroit In-Person Volunteering- 3/31/2024 VT Seva Detroit volunteers recently collaborated with Brilliant Detroit, assembling 415 STEM kits for their Adventures in Science and Stories in Science programs. These kits aim to support student learning in STEM subjects, with 16 dedicated volunteers contributing to the initiative. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Amogh Mavatoor 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Aditya Sankar, Akshith Ashwanth, Amogh Mavatoor, Ananya Sankar, Avni Patel, Jishnu Kandalam, Shraya Ved, Shruthi Adduri, Swara Rege, Sriraam Hebbar, Nitya Sankar, Rishabh Mavatoor 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:    Pallavi Patel, Nalini Sangita, Neha Ved, Vanitha Gopalan FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02wpt7yNaQC2bEdgaLmZwe9bxswEeKZYRt7aneDuAuCMZCXtG5fYqmmDJRr3ozd3dXl Detroit Projects: Food Gatherers Packing Event-1/6/2024 Food Gatherers, a leading agency for hunger relief in the county, supports a network of 170 community partners with free and low-cost food deliveries. Our volunteers sorted dairy, produce, and packaged food, preparing 783 lbs of food for delivery in just 3 hours. Additionally, over 800 lbs of compost will be used to feed animals on local farms. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Jisnu Kandalam, Kirupali Sathyanathan, Avni Patel, Shruthi Adduri, Varshan Muhinthan, Hajanthan Muhinthan, Shraya Ved, Rishi Chowdhury, Kushi Kanumuri 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Praveen K, Pallavi P, Vijay K, Sathyanathan V, Durga Nalini, Komathy M, Vanitha G FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0GPodK6BDsGM6dKPP7cdg4tWPQLebPoNM7q5dCaL3Vu86bnXY943XrSVs5o44u1x5l?__cft__[0]=AZX0ZlAJg1LI4FocrSiaGfUotI2INh7mblhoBthbR8hakY3irVyPIcceSfY4tROjMYx_bSUOnMTFMXfwWbhOTM0yHFevtpjVkOoVvHeqxFjsqrgAYn2h13Va6IN8MxW_hhg5i9UTT6GJAyZ38-5pnxW8q_CFlMN-1pXIXiKcpBGAW7EQoARZ3K880qKqX1WtPvUbsUw5yq6bzeQab_IJg_lM&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R DRAW Warehouse- 1/20/2024 13 VT Seva Detroit volunteers (Youth & Adults) volunteered at the  DRAW (Disaster Relief At Work)  Disaster Relief At Work warehouse that provides aid to natural disaster victims. We cleaned 60 tables to be distributed to a city in Mississippi as disaster relief from tornadoes. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Shraya Ved 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Shraya Ved, Avni Patel, Jishnu Kandalam, Kushi Kanumuri, Amogh Mavatoor, Rishi Harish, Kaustubh Dingari 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Vanitha Gopalan, Neha Ved, Pallavi Patel, Praveen Kanumuri, Chandra Kanumuri, Nivedhita Mavatoor, Suresh Rajan FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0377wfVjwxcvBdCFbi8orrFTbCUNGG8rukwHCaHz5BuAQqrQsLSSfDjxHqcp1f4AhUl?__cft__[0]=AZWrRrZg2A-xKuXzlTSmUchn9g5pqGyAouagynvP2XN7BTVMeH2LpyW6niuctFaymUs4O9orB1aZdK1TIKAErP25D5i-ZluecWGRRKZ_aVFzKF7uUFuKu_KH21E0UGlAOrDGGkJfR4rsy_ec19IazqLR433MWr3m2CMyCN7ggrF06PxafVgr8XoRKruxSRHHzmucgAYwbNLMsMi-QiArlGqN&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Capuchin Soup Kitchen- 1/27/2024 Capuchin Soup Kitchen provides healthy meals to the homeless and hungry, serving breakfast, lunch, and         dinner. Nine volunteers assisted with tasks such as serving food, prepping ingredients, organizing inventory, baking desserts, and cleaning the kitchen and dining area. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Harshini Manthena 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Kaustubh Dingari, Rishi Harish,, Amogh Mavatoor, Rishabh Mavatoor, Harshini Manthena 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Srinivasa Raju Manthena, Vanitha Gopalan, Srivardhan Dingari, Nivedhita Mavatoor. FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0zhD9TFwKXcSoxuoCWqr1keuK289gWB2nFMHuYAHJZJ5YL2Gw8wp3hwtnuPGeqywKl?__cft__[0]=AZUK6BLZWevtR_J_O5j7fe-C-Og-l5zV1E8fY9PWJojGPJyvpl7rEMlSC4j7BzkHib6-sQSsuAk73laEjuohkgrtNxgKBrkqKilrgGJB49yUw4oLZgc7ZEI1qCCG52dmOlnl9jfwAko7z1TSDjoPE9wu50OmDdyBbEsBMQCNTj1fGmgfBSNf9z8j-v3yrGfCfQ0fzgOiqBJYJnY26_61LvbQ&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R World Medical Relief Center- 2/17/2024  On February 17th, 2024, VT Seva Detroit volunteers had an inspiring learning opportunity as well as an amazing volunteering experience at the  World Medical Relief  center. In total we had 12 volunteers who did a great job sorting medical supplies along with the lead director of the medical center. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Anirvin Ramanan 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Anirvin Ramanan, Deekshitha Rave, Yathi Shekar Debbata, Shraya Ved, Avni Patel, Hrudya Kishore, Swara Rege 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Vanitha Gopalanm Swathi Debbata, Pallavi Patel, Ranga Rao Ravu, Suresh Rajan. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0S4GhJR7i6kUhkdJJ2rFYQhbbJc25UnnKjtH7dcRuVHCY7sZSJ5XFBtresafQTmkvl?__cft__[0]=AZXAc3C92fNpjsXHDeQohdJO5AoGAcHlp0v9SJaTm-vU0XTeU8mPWmC30f139s_cwLQlMCUrm_9gRPG-eaxi_TwfYzI0kJ79-Z9jl-AkdtxfStQbfyoeO0vtTmecPMfhxbcoD9yL__2igPBfZaIrdW0qa58_OoEeseamvDyKHk-S4YiPPRfm0SfkWYW7N-kx7WrS2tUmp6fs_sKdmptjaM9n&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Clean Love Project- 2/24/2024 Our volunteering experience at The Clean Love Project was incredibly rewarding. In total, 17 volunteers came together to assemble hygiene kits for women in need. These kits, totaling 2,071 hygiene items, will be distributed to women and young girls in Detroit schools, food pantries, and homeless shelters. Our efforts aim to alleviate their hygiene needs and empower them to feel clean, loved, and empowered. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Avni Patel 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:  Avni Patel, Shraya Ved, Hrudya Kishore, Jishnu Kandalam, Kushi Kanumuri, Aarabhi Ratish, Anushka Vikram,  Swara Rege, Amogh Mavatoor, Ruthvi Ala, and Vedhya Raja 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Vanitha Gopalan, Pallavi Patel, Praveen Kamumuri, Chandra Kamumuri, Vijay Kandalam, and Rajesh Raja FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0MAsUvVaYyjZydp2A4qQ3KLGrCYkK6iDYBmtNurCRRLKCb72UYPZAbJqVNhVTtwDil?__cft__[0]=AZX_2PPjbnicpaAFd_DcGEPfJJnWk444PZV3Dgq3tVF8HnWJx1QVkk-px2O4cLN8nOYKwSFPeNBIyr5pzAUdZhrt0qLdcClvrzZd1Zx8AldhhC7qmwXap_OwG7CLqtPbw1eBdO4XnQYev2IN9VxdtF9XWR3KTMh8_EeKM1yLDMpm6dkAUNW2dmSzOuStFy1rR3aRQv2Eq2lsq_XN64M5zVM_&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R FMSC Food Packing Event-3/1/2024 Several VTS students volunteered at the Feed My Starving Children Food Packing Event to pack food for children in need. This experience taught us gratitude for our necessities. Our group assembled 552 bags, totaling 131,760 meals. With 18 volunteers, we made a significant impact on children's lives by providing nutrient-rich food packets. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Sathvik Surapaneni 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Sanjula Karunaraj, Rachana Raghunathan, Sai Sahasra Namuduri, Jishnu Kandalam, Sathvik Surapaneni, Hanjanthan Muhinthan, Varshan Muhinthan, Udhayaa Arul, Tejas Raja. 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Vanitha Gopalan, Shalini Musunuru, Suresh Rajan, Raghunathan Namuduri, Rajesh Raja, Kavitha, Komathy M FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0eQgxVvBGCeFedcN3NqgLGFTaR4ZVJeRisCRk849YuWgVPLcviW3FsUGwehioPCAkl?__cft__[0]=AZWTynNead5oIRxWlXJZ3Uco_rJvecJiF0TuVG6ss_b9ZCF3LwKTz0N1GdvVpvPY3Yx8MqRSRs1MrFduzZ2gor5P2JrWhCYAa5YHrbN27Ap6GDFRZh8GshcRv5PCWtwxQW3GQsT8m34-BcUo14bqYnl7aH2i-tp2Qo0YDMjC_XaIHF2lkQAntMDJ8Ou4UQwTsU_9BKPNtGi5NbhmMhdAwTh6&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Food drive and fundraising for Lighthouse pantry with Kroger stores solicitation- 3/17/2024 Despite challenging weather conditions, the food drive for Lighthouse Food Pantry in Pontiac, MI, supported by Kroger Store, was a success. Volunteers gathered 17 boxes of food donations and $580 in cash, thanks to the generous support of Kroger customers from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. Enthusiastic volunteers, both youth and adults, contributed to the event's success, ensuring that the donations collected will benefit the Lighthouse Food Pantry next week. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Abisristhi Ram, Anishya Madala, Rishi Harish, Tejas Raja, Rachana, Sai Karnati, Rishma Madala, Kushi Kanumuri, Vedhya, Videep Routhu, Varshan, Yathi Debbata 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Shobana Arun, Bindhya Raja, Praveen Kanumuri, Ramesh Routhu, Srinathbabu Karnati, Suresh Rajan, Vanitha Gopalan FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid02eYsxjttCQBZKbxpUKRXUFacEahHyxq9Jr3ageES2E6U4Yv88fny8D9ufoyz6devXl?__cft__[0]=AZUz2M9iUHPFrtwoR1pMoNZWDsbZAQaInVInxq1HcBXh9gK8Mk2l7QhtjDbFL-vVVo659Y_ydCRn3m0iLoIlPxRqBQOX85fjnHTlESHEfKkToavrK8Xpy91-jDdVUNjtYTgRQlC_-VBZdCDw5gE20ix8gdze3l9dww0iSBYWh1Zr7I_9O9_CZ8gpI_h_xluUjiDKo0PMZtWaprUDml3ZkA24&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R Destined For Greatness Ford Wellness Center- 3/30/2024 A team of 15 volunteers assisted with an Easter event benefiting underprivileged children, aiding in material setup and organization. The event, hosted by Destined for Greatness, served over 300 families, distributing 15,000 gifts and 90,000 meals. VT Seva Detroit volunteers proudly supported this initiative, highlighting the joy of community service and giving back. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 LEAD: Rohan Patil 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:     Jishnu Kandalam, Nikhil Aerabati, Avni Patel, Shruthi Adduri, Swara Rege, Shraya Ved, Ritvik Harsha,                Amogh Mavatoor, Rishabh Mavatoor 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Durga Nalini, Vanitha Gopalan, Neha Ved, Savita Patil, Suresh Rajan FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0UwueUGzfJjVSdeYEtVX3sikQftZyBxkeEjVm843F6GhTxzK84jfaLz3q84Hpttqhl Annual / FundRaiser Events VT Seva Detroit 7th Annual Public Speaking Workshop VT Seva Detroit conducted the 7th Annual Public Speaking Workshop marked a significant milestone in the journey of empowering individuals to articulate their ideas with confidence and conviction. Hosted by Mr. Raju Brahmandhabheri, the expert Toastmaster and founder of Speaking Masters LLC., who continuously support Nethra Vidyalaya students’ education through VT Seva Detroit. On Mar 2, 2024, Online workshop was conducted by Mr. Raju, students from different states participated. A great interactive session with the youths. Participated students learned the techniques in delivering a good speech and presented their speech in the Farmington Hills Library on Mar 9, 2024 and received feedback from Mr. Raju. Thanks to our youth volunteers Adhip, Yathi & Kaustubh for giving a speech about VT Seva pillars to the participants and their families. 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:    Without volunteers, no event is possible, we would like to thank Ms. Priya Jaisankar, Mr. Srinath Babu Karnati, Ms. Architha Kramadhati, Mr. Sudheer Koppu, Mr. Suresh Rajan, Ms. Vanitha Gopalan, Ms. Asha Puranam and Mr. Jaisankar Kannan. BLOG LINK:  VT Seva Detroit 7th Annual Public Speaking Workshop ( vtsworld.org ) VTS Club Events Troy High and IAE- Boxing groceries for The Dre Project Event leader:  Pelon Date : Jan 26, 2024 On Sunday Jan 26, 2024, Troy High VTS club had led an event where club members from Troy High School VTS club and Troy International Academy East High School VTS club had come together to help pack food donation boxes for The Dre Project. Starting in 2020 in memoriam of Andrea Kristin Jackson, The Dre Project delivers grocery and home-cooked meals to families in need throughout metro Detroit. At the end of the event, both clubs had worked together and had boxed groceries for 25 families! These many families wouldn’t have gotten boxed groceries if it were not for the help of student and parent volunteers. Thank you student and parent volunteers for your time and effortDedicated! 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Pelon Lin, Sashi Nadigotti, Anuraag Balaji, Anirvin Ramanan, Akshaya Palanisamy, Sneha Chandrasekhar, Shruthika Pallapothu, Aidan Schroeder, Mathew Yang, Luke Sugawa, Sharan Sivakumar 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:    Eddie Lin , Deepthi Venkataraju FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid05DVRUDFCuNB8z4vDv72 GpKG23zqHbvuhdbQTsZbfft4kVvNTeBJ86fi7STm9JQ28l&id=100088474285020 North Farmington HS VTS Club- Fleece and Thank You Event Leader:  Ayeisha Shahreair Date : Jan 31, 2024 NFHS VTS Club officially kicked off their community service by conducting their first event at Fleece & Thank You. They made blankets for children in the hospital. INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/C2zna1WOXIJ/?igsh=aGNrcjd3MGFyN24x Troy High VTS Club- Book Drive for Making Spirits Bright Event leader: Shruthika Pallapothu Date : Feb 5, 2024 Troy High VTS Club conducted a book drive together with VT Seva Detroit. All the books collected are donated to “Making Spirits Bright”. We have collected a whopping 650 books! Making Spirits Bright sort through all the books they receive and donate them to schools, individual families, senior living and even to prisons. We made a difference in people of all age Levels. Thank you so much to everyone who donated. Thanks to all who were collecting books and dropping them off. Each book donated is going to make someone happy for sure. Special thanks to the parents who allowed their homes to be drop off locations. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀: Aanya, ,Aarush ,AbiSrishti Akshaya, ,Akshita ,Akshith , Amogh, Anishya, Anushka , Anvika, Arnav, Arya, Cordelia, Eashan , ,Hrudya, Karthik, Nirvan, Nithin, Oviya, Pranav, Rachana, Rishabh, Rishma ,Ruthvi, sai, Sai, Sai Hasini, Sai Sahasra, Saicharan, Sathvik, Shivam, Shraya, Shreya, Shruthi, Shruthika , Sreenika , Swara , Tian Han, Harshini, Veena , Videep, Yathi 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Priya, Nalini, Srinath, Ranjani, Komathi, Haritha, Jaisankar Troy IA VTS Club- Sorting at Children Hospital Event leader: Ishan Iyer,  Nishant Sharma Date: Feb 19, 2024 On February 19th, 2024, VT Seva Troy volunteers had an opportunity to help many people in the Detroit area through the Children center, a place that has the mission to help vulnerable children by providing clinical, behavioral and academic support. 8 volunteers did a great job helping organize clothes along with some hanging clothes. This work will make it easier for people who maybe can’t afford these clothes to be able to shop for them easily in the Children’s Center either FREE or for a very minimal price. Overall this experience made us volunteers fulfilled and was a great learning experience for us. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Ishan Iyer, Nishant Sharma, Aarya Venugopal, Sameer Singh, Arnav Sharma, Vatsal Oza, Chinmay Sujith Nair, Shalini Jayaprakash 𝗔𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Kannan Iyer and Shalini Jayaprakash FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/share/tc72dEyLvLvMZXCK/?mibextid=WC7FNe INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3na0H7rG2C/?igsh=NHRoMjh2dXh4ZHJz Troy HIGH VTS Club- Grace Center of Hope Soup Kitchen Event leader: Akshaya Palanisamy Date: Feb 19, 2024 On February 19, 2024 Troy High VTSEVA volunteers had volunteered at Grace Centers  of Hope Soup Kitchen In Pontiac, MI. The organization provides a 9-month rehab program for addicts to come clean and to set them up for the real world through classes, service and treatment plans. In addition, the organization also helps refurnish houses and sells them for affordable prices to help people around the community. This day volunteers had worked in the prepping and serving dinner for 60+ rehab patients. The volunteering effort was an overall success and volunteers were glad to help the community. IAE VTS Math Kangaroo Competition- 3/23/2024 A big thank you to all our volunteers who dedicated their time to host the annual Math Kangaroo Competition! With over 100 kids participating, we had a blast answering tricky math questions and engaging with the young minds. Volunteers played a crucial role in setting up tables, organizing testing materials, managing the registration desk, and proctoring the exam. We hope the kids enjoyed the event as much as we did, and we look forward to hosting it again next year. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗩𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀:   Advait Pingle, Krisha Saparia, Sreeja Padmala, Anvika Perumalla, Sreenika Perumalla, Rohit Nemani, Arya Patel FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0aafZFtoSpqzmbt5qPhNnNA6iGJfZ2GSi71pzrvtyqcMkNURmA2nEw4g9Dnd5MQmyl VTS Troy High- Gleaners Fundraiser The Troy High VT Seva club, in collaboration with the National Honors Society of Troy High, successfully folded 500 bags for the Gleaners cause. By partnering with the NHS, we were able to enlist more volunteers and reach our goal of folding 500 bags out of the total 2000 needed for the first round. With the help of dedicated volunteers, we completed the bag folding in three sessions. A heartfelt thank you to all our volunteers for their time and effort, and to Gleaners for providing us with this opportunity to make a difference in our community! FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/pfbid0QqcUdHoXSgAiTjDVoKS2KKbH17Ksec1DR28giL5wxFbbKaCrQmYpDaGF13C8MqDdl Blog written: Veena Karthik (VTSeva Detroit Youth Board) Video created: Shruthi Adduri (VTSeva Detroit Youth Board) Blog published: Nandini Cheemalamarri (VTSeva Detroit Communications)

The VT Seva Detroit branch had an incredible fourth quarter filled with impactful activities and initiatives to support those in need. From community service projects to creative events and successful fundraisers, the volunteers demonstrated immense dedication and compassion. These efforts provided opportunities for learning, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of many. Here is a summary of activities carried out by VT Seva Detroit from October to December: Youth Board Events: DAV Flower making project. EyeGlass Drive  Community Family Life Center Salvation Army Bell Ringing Day 1 Salvation Army Bell Ringing Day 2 Capuchin Service Center  High School Club Events: IAE: Craft Kit for Children Hospital Play Place for Autism kids Leaf Raking for Seniors Turkey Craft Making for Children Hospital Play Place for Autism Kids NFHS VTS: Poster making for food drive Paper Bag Decoration for CARES Trunk or Treat Decoration and candy passing for CARES Troy High VTS: Treat for Troops Halloween Science Scavenger Hunt at Cranbrook Institute of Science Museum Archimedes Event at Cranbrook WIHI: Turkey Craft kit for Mott Children Hospital Detroit Events: RAAS 2024 Promotion VTSEVA Detroit 9th Annual RAAS Detroit Fundraisers: Outreach Project Youth Board Events: 07/30/2024, 08/01/2024, 11/26/2024 DAV Flower making project Youth Lead: Shruthi Adduri VTSEVA Detroit Youth Board participated in the DAV volunteer program to assemble FORGET ME NOT flowers. The forget-me-not is meant to serve as a symbol of remembrance for servicemen and women and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. The flowers came on perforated sheets and these flowers are affixed with a glue dot, and added a stem/DAV label. Volunteers met over 3 days to assemble 5000 flowers. It was a rewarding experience to be able to make these flowers and contribute to the efforts of giving back to the veterans. Youth Volunteers  - Aanya Das, Aarush Kollu, Advithi Kothaplli, Akshat Shrivastava, Atiksh Pardeshi, Avni Patel, Ayraa Swarnkar, Bhavita Sagi, Kushi Kanumuri, Mugdha Gupta, Pahal Shah, Rachana Raghunatha, Rishi Harish, Rohan Patil, Sai Sri Ram Karnati, Sanchi, Shreya Shetty, Shreyas Posam, Shruthi Adduri. Links :  https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064605402887/search/?q=flower https://www.instagram.com/p/DDfYteiRv6E/?igsh=ZjUyNGtuNjFpOHd6 10/31/2024 - Eyeglass Drive Youth Lead: Varshan Muhinthan VTSEVA Detroit Youth Board collected 168 pairs of gently used eyeglasses to donate them to those in need in Sri Lanka. By donating old, used glasses in good shape, participants of this drive allowed for the people of Omanthai, Sri Lanka to be prescribed and sent glasses by a local doctor free of charge. Thanks to all the participants for giving a second chance to your glasses and a better vision to those in need. Youth Volunteers  - Aanya Das, Oviya Jaisankar, Jishnu Kandalam, Sai Karnati, Hajanathan Muhinthan, Varshan Muhinthan, Rachana Raghunathan, Swara Rege, Shreya Shetty, Shalini Srinivas, Shraya Ved, Varshini Barla, youth from Atomic Toads Robotics team and youth from Cosmic Toads Robotics team. Links :  https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064605402887/search/?q=eye https://www.instagram.com/p/DCWOD9SRUxw/?img_index=1&igsh=MTlscnAxa2F3Y2R4bQ== 12/14/2024 - Community Family Life Center Youth Lead: Rishabh Mavatoor The youth board had an amazing time volunteering at the CFLC. They helped pack produce, canned goods, toiletries, and dairy, then loaded them into the cars of people in need. The team was able to assist around 100 households. This experience was meaningful, as it gave them a deeper understanding of how privileged they are to have food every day and how they can make a difference for others who may not be as fortunate. Youth Volunteers  - Aanya Das, Amogh Mavatoor, Hajanthan Muhinthan, Rishabh Mavatoor, Shreyas Posam, Varshan Muhinthan Adult Volunteers  - Niveditha Mavatoor, Komathy Muhinthan Links :  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/992942046202633 https://www.instagram.com/p/DES9dbBTAzx/?igsh=cWdoZ3owMDk1Mmti 12/20/2024-12/21/2024  Salvation Army Bell Ringing Youth Lead: Oviya Jaisankar The youth had a wonderful time bonding and singing Christmas carols during the event. It was incredibly inspiring to see the generosity of so many individuals who stopped to donate to the Salvation Army. This event continues to be a meaningful and uplifting tradition to conclude a year of volunteering, and the youth are excited to participate again in the future. Youth Volunteers  -  Friday: Aanya Das, Riya Bagri, Rishi Harish, Oviya Jaisankar, Adith Aswin, Saksham Patel Saturday: Oviya Jaisankar, Sai Karnati, Aanya Das, Ansh Patil, Advithi Kothapalli Adult Volunteers - Harish Jaisankar, Priya Jaisankar, Jaisankar Kannan, Srinath Babu Karnati Links :  https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064605402887/search/?q=bell https://www.instagram.com/p/DEBFSy9xPm-/?igsh=bjFucG80ajBxbW0y 12/21/2024 - Capuchin Service Center Youth Lead: Amogh Mavatoor The youth volunteered at the Capuchin Service Center in December. In this event, volunteers all worked together to help run the Capuchin Services Christmas Giveaway. They helped stock presents, helped attendees shop for presents, and helped greet and register attendees for this event. We helped over 300 families and around 600 kids during this event. Youth Volunteers  - Aanya Das, Amogh Mavatoor, Mihir Inamdar, Rana Nagoji, Rishabh Mavatoor, Tarun Senthilkumar Adult Volunteers -  Niveditha Mavatoor, Neeladhri Das Links :  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/992911969538974 https://www.instagram.com/p/DES2IV5zB50/?igsh=ZGszdG41dDVnbjh3 High School Club Events: 10/16/2024 - IAE - Craft Kit for Children Hospital 
Volunteers gathered for a mini craft kit-making event to benefit children in the hospital. Each kit included a paper ghost cut-out, eyes, a mouth, and stickers for decoration. It was a meaningful way to kick off the first in-school event of the year. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DBM_DnrpkCe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 10/20/2024 - IAE - Play Place for Autism kids 
Volunteers assisted at the Play-Place for Autism's "Costumes and Candy" event by setting up, decorating pumpkins, passing out cider and donuts, and cleaning up. The event brought joy to kids with special needs and their families. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DBXkFvtpCf9/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 11/17/2024 - IAE - Leaf Raking for Seniors 
Volunteers helped rake leaves for senior citizens in Troy, clearing over 20 bags of leaves in total. This effort was a rewarding way to support the local community. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DCfmUI0Jod2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 11/20/2024 - IAE - Turkey Craft Making for Children Hospital 
Craft kits designed for Thanksgiving were created for hospitalized children. The kits included decorative items to embellish turkey cut-outs, ensuring the kids felt loved during the holiday season. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DCnMtsppBOx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 12/08/2024 - IAE - Play Place for Autism Kids 
Volunteers supported the "North Pole Stroll" Christmas party at the Play-Place Autism and Special Needs Center by organizing games, serving lunch, and managing activities. 
Youth Volunteers  - Sreenika Perumalla, Jennah Najor, Joseph Najor, Jewel Najor, Jacob Najor, Swara Patel, Kori Jones, Helena Fawaz, Deekshi Chittala, Arya Patel, Himanish Pasula. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DDVjAfupUQ2/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 12/09/2024 - NFHS - Poster making for food drive 
Volunteers created posters to promote a food drive accepting canned goods, non-perishables, and diapers. Donations could be dropped off in Room 907 through December 17th. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DDX_GjLyGzB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 11/13/2024 - NFHS - Paper Bag Decoration for CARES 
Volunteers partnered with CARES to decorate paper bags for the food pantry, bringing color and creativity to the project. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DCdQIWuN_xC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 10/21/2024 - NFHS - Trunk or Treat Decoration and candy passing for CARES 
Volunteers joined CARES for their Trunk or Treat event, decorating buses and handing out candy to the local community. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DBY34nxx6Jl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 11/07/2024 - Troy High - Treat for Troops 
In collaboration with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department, volunteers collected over 17 pounds of candy for troops. Contributions came from Troy and Novi participants. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DDDXaW1p_7U/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 10/26/2024 - Troy High - Halloween Science Scavenger Hunt at Cranbrook Institute of Science Museum 
At Cranbrook Institute of Science, volunteers guided children through exciting experiments as part of a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt. The event was educational and enjoyable for both kids and volunteers. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DByet1LxvDI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 10/18/2024 - Troy High - Archimedes Event at Cranbrook 
Volunteers explored historical inventions and replicas at the Cranbrook Science Institute while assisting with their Archimedes Event. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DBU0f6apSko/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== 11/25/2024 - WIHI - Turkey Craft kit for Mott Children Hospital 
Volunteers assembled turkey craft kits for patients at Mott Children's Hospital. The project spread holiday cheer and creativity. 
Link : https://www.instagram.com/p/DCzUxY9xR48/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Detroit Events: September-November - RAAS 2024 Promotion VT Seva volunteers demonstrated incredible dedication, braving all kinds of weather to promote RAAS 2024 and raise awareness about VT Seva’s impactful work. Over the course of several weeks, they organized events at local grocery stores and the Canton Temple, where they encouraged both cash and online donations. Their collective efforts resulted in significant contributions to support the education of 4 visually challenged children for a full year. Volunteers  -  Vani Groceries: Vanitha, Neha ji, Durga ji, Mythili ji, Praveen ji, Lavanya ji, Shraya, Jishnu, Khushi, Advithi, Sai India Groceries: Srinath ji, Vidya ji, Anand ji, Kavi Hindu Temple, Canton Volunteers: Pallavi ji, Shilpa ji, Srilatha ji, Prashanth ji, Srinath ji, Avni, Bhagya, Shreya, Supraja Troy India Groceries: Chandrasekhar ji, Kanchana ji, Vijay ji, Bala ji, Rathneesh, Kishore. Links :  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/966520922178079 https://www.instagram.com/p/DCz9qW-uUHM/?igsh=MXZtZ3k4bnN0ZzB5cw== VTSEVA Detroit 9th Annual RAAS RAAS-2024 – VT Seva Detroit 9th Annual Event The VT Seva Detroit branch celebrated its 9th Annual Cultural Event RAAS-2024 with great success, raising funds and engaging the community through various activities. Some of the key highlights of the event: • The VT Seva Detroit Board honored dedicated volunteers and donors with an evening of music, dance, games, food, and celebration. • VT Seva Detroit Board and Youth Board members shared updates from various Community Service Projects and Youth board activities. • Over 450+ people attended, which featured 13 cultural performances, engaging games, and an open-floor dance. • VT Seva Detroit Raised funds for over 300 visually challenged and tribal students’ education. Video Links of the event: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15r2SvDdxP/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15jSPXcygT/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1DetkgXqBw/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1FMMsWGXik/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15hBDW6kos/ https://www.facebook.com/share/v/162TEVs8kX/ Detroit Fundraiser Events: 12/25/2024 - Outreach Project (6Oct-31Dec) What an incredible group of youth contributed to Outreach 2024! Their dedication and effort in securing donations until the very end of the year made a significant impact on the education of visually challenged students in our Nethra Vidyalaya Schools through the Outreach Project. Between October 6 and December 31—just 86 days—42 youth raised $26,518 through 224 donations. This incredible achievement supports education for more than 72 visually challenged students for an entire year. Youth Volunteers  - Oviya Jaisankar, Sai Sriram Karnati, Sathvik Thirumalakanduri, Bhavita Sagi, Shruthi Adduri, Anirvin Ramanan, Adhip Pisipati, Sneha Donepudi, Swara Rege, Sreenika Perumalla, Samriddhi Pathak, Kaustubh Dingari, Pierce Dzanbazoff, Bhagya Shetty, Sanyog Iyengar, Arya Patel, Kushi Kanumuri, Alicia Ramos-Versescu, Harini Kopparapu, Rathneeswar Balamurugan, Aanya Das, Abhiram Mudeganti, Advithi Kothapalli, Akul Madamshetty, Ritvija Mahabhashyam, Shreya Shetty, Lillian Applebaum, Shivani Nimmagadda, Anvika Perumalla, Pranavi Annavarapu, Avantika Nair, Riya Bagri, Himanish Pasula, Varshan Muhinthan, Shipra Valli, RoboKnights FTC Team, Deekshita Chittala, Jennah Najor, Andrea Zou, Aditi Jethri Kompally, Hiba Zyna, and Izyan Zunair. Links :  https://www.facebook.com/vtseva.detroit/posts/996789902484514 https://www.instagram.com/p/DEhcyhPuWSS/?igsh=MXRicnpwcTMxdmt0OA== Blog compiled by Rachana Raghunathan Video compiled by Shreya Shetty Blog published by Nandini Cheemalamarri (Detroit Communications)

"Words that do not cause distress, are truthful, inoffensive, and beneficial...these are declared as austerity of speech." - Bhagavad Gita Public speaking has become a crucial part in today’s society as a new generation of kids start to embrace and truly understand the power their voice holds. All of us know the importance that communication plays in our daily lives. VT Seva Boston’s youth-led Public Speaking Workshop was a success! Participants learned how to write a speech, how to deliver with voice modulation, the importance of prop usage, and many more. Through this Public Speaking Camp the Boston Youth team was able to sponsor the holistic education of 3 students, including their school uniform, books, and extracurricular activities! As a result of this camp, the Boston team invites all students to join them who hope to showcase their public speaking skills by participating in this friendly competition! Please review the rules and regulations, competition topics, and rubric before registering.

Recent Events Early College High School’s VT Seva club made goodie bags with sweet messages, snacks, trinkets, and water bottles for their bus drivers! They loved it! So glad our team could show the drivers some appreciation for all their hard work. Fabulous job ECHS! RRHS VTSeva club made cards and cookies to distribute to the local hospice center! Awesome job guys! The LHHS VTSeva club helped in the local Jingle Bell 1-5K run! Go LHHS! Recently, the Liberty Hill High School VTSeva club made handmade Christmas Cards, for the RMCH and Senior Citizens! Members made almost 100 cards in total, wishing people happy holidays. Great job LHHS! Our ECHS VTSeva club has made some wonderful birthday cards for the seniors at the New Century Hospice Center. Let’s applaud the members for their thoughtful work and look forward to more initiatives that touch hearts and strengthen bonds within our community! Awesome job ECHS! Our LHHS VTSeva club has recently worked with LHPD and created a food/personal items drive for Operation Liberty Hill. Their drive (Stuff-A-Cruiser) was a great success and club members helped load the items to be transported to help people in need. Wonderful job LHHS! Want to start a VTSeva schol club? Submit your application here . Brochure

The 2nd edition of the Khelo India Para Games, held from 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟎–𝟐𝟕, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝐢𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐡𝐢, witnessed an inspiring display of talent, perseverance, and determination from our Nethra Vidyalaya students. Competing among 𝟏,𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚-𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐬 from 𝟑𝟔 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, our champions left an indelible mark with their exceptional performances. VT Seva proudly supports Nethra Vidyalaya, and this victory is made possible by the generous contributions of our donors and volunteers. 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧) 🥇 V. Ravanni (Intermediate 2nd Year) – Gold Medal 🥈 Sirisha (Intermediate 1st Year) – Silver Medal 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐞𝐧) 🥈 Ambati Swaraj (Degree 1st Year) – Silver Medal 𝟒𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧) 🥇 K. Lalitha – Gold Medal 🥈 V. Ravanni (Intermediate 2nd Year) – Silver Medal 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧) 🥈 K. Lalitha – Silver Medal 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐮𝐦𝐩 (𝐓𝟏𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐞𝐧) 🥈 Ambati Swaraj (Degree 1st Year) – Silver Medal Total Medal Tally: 🏅 Gold Medals: 2 🥈 Silver Medals: 5 🎖️ Total Medals: 7 The athletes have received heartfelt congratulations from the President of the Para Sports Association of Andhra Pradesh, the Chairman of SAAP, and the Vice Chairman & Managing Director of SAAP. Their grit has been applauded, and they have been encouraged to aim for even greater heights, from national glory to the global stage of the Para Olympics! This remarkable achievement stands as a testament to the resilience, dedication, and hard work of our visually challenged athletes. Their unwavering spirit continues to inspire and reinforce the power of equal opportunities in sports. A big congratulations to all the winners and participants!!! 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝! 𝑲𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒌𝒂 𝑳𝒂𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒉𝒂 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒂 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈-𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 200𝒎 𝑻11 𝑪𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒐𝒓𝒚, 𝒄𝒍𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏 𝒊𝒏𝒄𝒓𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 30.04 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒔! The previous record of 32.46 seconds, held by Rakshitha Raju for four years, has now been rewritten by Lalitha—a proud student of 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚, JIVA Campus, Shamshabad. This phenomenal feat has been 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬! A unique coincidence? Both record-holders—Rakshitha Raju and Killaka Lalitha—were trained under the same dedicated coach, Sriman Rahul Ramakrishna Ji! His mentorship continues to shape exceptional athletes who redefine limits and inspire millions. Let's celebrate her historic victory and wish her even greater success ahead! Way to go, Lalitha!

Cancer is a disease that is impacting every single one of us directly o indirectly. Many among our friends or family have been through the wrenching experience of someone close to us battling cancer. BLOOM is an attempt to showcase artforms from East/West talents to local community performances to show that through arts, we care. The proceeds from this event help support VT Seva's Cancer outreach activities and local non-profit organizations helping cancer patients. "Expect to have hope rekindled. Except your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again." - Sarah Ban Breathnach With that hope, VT Seva Volunteers of the Boston area request your participation and support in making this event a successful one. Date: April 20th, 2025 Venue: Bellingham High School, Bellingham, MA Admission: $25 per participant: including dinner, water, and one snack. Submit your entries by 03/30/2025 Thank you, Madhavi Donepudi Boston Branch Director Register Below to join our fight against cancer Fill out the form below if you are a performing arts group wanting to preform Fill out the form below if you are a business looking to set up a stall at the Bloom event

"The art of communication is the language of leadership." - James Humes When communication is effective, it leaves everyone who is involved satisfied and feeling accomplished. By delivering messages clearly, there is no room for misunderstanding or alteration of messages, which decreases the potential for conflict. This is a crucial skill needed for every one of us. Youths are future leaders, leaders with good communication skills can clearly define their vision to inspire and empower the people around them. VT Seva has been providing an opportunity for our youth to get introduced to public speaking and communication skills to advance their skills for the last 7 years. VT Seva is collaborating with Speaking Masters and bringing another great opportunity this year as well! VT Seva is proud to announce the 8th Public Speaking Workshop & Show Down presented by Speaking Masters . One-day virtual work workshop will be organized on March 15 and a free in-person public speaking showoff for the registrants will be held on March 22nd in Farmington Public Library . Please go through the Rules & Rubrics document before registering: During the online workshop on March 15 , the youth will be exposed to different aspects of public speaking like tone, vocal variety, how to avoid fillers, and many more by none other than one of the experts in public speaking and the founder of Speaking Masters, Mr. Raju Brahmandhabheri. This is a great opportunity for the youth to learn and refresh the nitty gritty of public speaking. The youth will also be provided an opportunity to practice what they learned on March 22nd during the public speaking in-person competition . Out-of-state students and long-distance students can send a video recording of their presentations to get personalized feedback. Raju Brahmandhabheri is passionate about public speaking and communication skills and has been part of Toastmasters International (the platform to improve Public speaking and leadership skills) for the last 10 plus years and achieved the DTM(Distinguished Toastmasters) award- the highest educational award in the Toastmasters program. To pursue his passion for teaching public speaking and communication skills to youths, he founded Speaking Masters LLC, a public speaking and communication skills coaching institute, and has been teaching these skills to kids in grades: 3-12 for the past four years. He has been receiving 5-star ratings from both students and parents for his public speaking classes. He is a mentor for high school students to coach/advise/prepare them for the annual Leadership Speech Contest hosted by the National Management Association (NMA). He has also served as a judge on various speech contests at Toastmasters and community organization’s educational competitions (public speaking, spelling bee, etc.). By profession, he is an Electrical Engineer currently working as a Senior Regional Engineering Manager at ITC Holdings Corp., Novi, Michigan. What a great way to support others while becoming competent in the essential life skills of Public Speaking & Communication! Don't miss the opportunity to learn from the best by registering ASAP!

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!

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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.