VT Seva 14th Annual Cancer Walkathon: VT Seva Dallas conducted 14th annual Cancer Walkathon on October 20th, 2024. During the cancer walk event, both Adult and Youth volunteers, Walkers and Runners all came Together raised public awareness about Cancer risk and prevention. About 150 walkers (gathered at Warren sports complex in Frisco) from different cities in Dallas metroplex joined the walk/run with full enthusiasm. VT Seva Dallas Branch Director Mrs. Amita Aviur welcomed the walkers with her inspiring message on Cancer Walk, Mahila Arogya Viakas and this year's goal to support the noble cause VT Seva Youth did bake sale, and fund raising activities to send all proceeds towards Cancer screening kits - cancer and health camps in India for the underprivileged, for early detection, thus saving lives. VT Seva youth also gave informative presentations on multiple Cancer types, symptoms, causes and precautions to take for early detection and prevention. Besides Walk, many fun games etc were organized to keep the walkers and participants engaged and informed. Quick physical warm up exercises and stretches were done just before the long walk. People who participated were encouraged to walk and do fitness activities every day for physical fitness and staying active. During the walkathon, CPR training was done by Kishore Chukkala, a certified CPR Trainer health professional, who provided free hands on training on how to perform CPR, when it is needed and call emergency during the need of the hour and how a life can be saved. It was very interesting and highly interactive training session. Youth enjoyed the training as they have learned how to perform compressions practically. CPR training not only provided free training in gaining life saving skills to Save a Life, but also added to overall Health awareness. VT Seva Dallas recently conducted Youth workshops on 'Problems with Plastic' and 'Environmental Sustainability 101' with one of the partners, city of Plano and created awareness on how micro plastic pollution not only impacts Environmental issues but also causes Health issues including cancer. Walkathon participants were reminded about the importance of avoiding micro plastics and how to cut down daily plastic usage in our daily lives for good health. VT Seva youth spread the awareness to keep our local communities we live in strong and healthy. VT Seva is a youth volunteers driven non-profit organization and always empowers youth for positive action. Amita ji explained about year round service projects and volunteer opportunities, youth leadership programs, and how youth can get involved and lead service activities to give back to the community, to make a difference. VT Seva Dallas youth displayed wonderful Team work in successfully completing all the activities during the walk. More than just a fundraising event, it was like a community gathering to support a common cause. The volunteering spirit just reflected the Joy of giving back. VT Seva Dallas Cancer Walkathon was a purposeful and fun-filled community event, as always.

In the aftermath of the devastating floods in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, particularly in Vijayawada, thousands of families are facing unimaginable challenges. Homes have been flooded, communities uprooted, and lives turned upside down. But in times of crisis, our strength lies in unity. Your support for this flood disaster relief campaign will bring critical aid—shelter, food, clean water, and medical care—to those affected in Vijayawada and beyond. Every donation, no matter the size, makes a difference and offers a lifeline to those struggling to rebuild. Let's come together to show our solidarity and compassion, helping these communities recover and rebuild stronger than ever. Our volunteers in Vijayawada are conducting the rescue and relief operations distributing food, water, medicines and other essential items to the affected people. We are also planning to support for the after flood so that people get to normal life. For just $120, you can support a family who has been devastated by the recent floods. Your contribution will provide essential aid—whether it's food, clean water, medical care, health services —to help them navigate this challenging time. Every bit of assistance counts, and your generosity will make a tangible difference in their lives. Together, we can bring hope and relief to those who need it most. Join us in this crucial effort to support families as they rebuild and recover. Please come forward and donate. Thank you!

VT Seva Dallas Youth Meet (virtual) for International Youth Day celebration was a grand success. It was a great moment for the youth who reflected on their past volunteering experiences, nice memories and learnings. Youth volunteers also walked through volunteering opportunities and youth projects for 2024-25 academic year. VT Seva always empowers youth by engaging them in community service activities and youth development programs. As per the Youth Day theme: From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development, VT Seva youth also showed they are capable of using Digital Technology as a tool for transformation towards sustainability. Special Thanks to youth members Soham, Akhil, Pranay, Rasagna, Abhiram, Vedhas and all other youth. Thank you to all the adults who joined, and are helping their little younger kids to become future youth leaders.

VT Seva Dallas in collaboration with JET USA and JKyog celebrated International yoga day at RK temple on June 22nd 2024.It was a wonderful experience 💕

VT Seva volunteers/youth Green Team was in action on May 4th 2024 at Earth Day celebration with city of Frisco Clean it & Green it. VT Seva Youth who always take pride in community service, joined the cleanup on May 4th at VT Seva adopted street, to keep our Earth / cities we live in clean and beautiful. From Earth Hour to Recycling Environmental awareness, youth presentation to Tote bags painting, VT Seva youth again pledged to make Earth, our only home a better place for tomorrow. Thanks all for volunteering.

On 19th April 2024 we had our monthly volunteering event at Envision Dallas, a non-profit organization for the blind and visually challenged. Our adult and youth volunteers were able to assist with the activities below and had an amazing time!! - Emceeing bingo event - Distribute gifts to bingo winners - Assisting blind members by helping them to their seats and restrooms - Helping blind members with playing bingo - Served soft drinks and refreshments Date and time : 04/19/2024 from 7 pm to 9 pm Volunteers: Chiruhas Nenavath Lakshmi Dharahas Nenavath Sahana Rauthik Keerthana Aduri Meghana Aduri Phani Aduri ji Raj Bhatter ji Vijaya Bhatter ji

VT Seva Dallas youth and adult volunteers volunteered at Envision Dallas, a non-profit organization for the blind and visually challenged on Friday 15th March 2024 evening 6:45- 9 pm. They helped with: - Emceeing bingo event - ⁠help blind members with bingo - ⁠served soft drinks and refreshments Volunteers: Viraaj gorukanti Srinika thoka Lakshmi thoka Krishna Charugundla Sreedevi Challa Raj bhatter Kudos to all the volunteers who spent their Friday evening in such a noble cause. 👏👏

Our first bake sale was initiated by one of our youngest, passionate youth volunteer Nishka along with her friends on Sunday. They were able to raise $250 and also get a company match of $250 for our Nethra kids visiting in April for the Robotics competition. Great job kiddos👏👏❤️. If you haven’t signed up yet for the bake sale, here’s your opportunity. Let’s come together and meet our goal.

VT Seva youth / volunteers in action @adopted park cleanup community service activity on 25th February 2024.

VT Seva Adopt-a-Street cleaning service activity with the city of Frisco, for Keep Frisco Beautiful (as part of the Keep Texas Beautiful program).

13th Annual Cancer Walkathon!

VT seva club at Centennial school made greeting cards today for cancer patients prepping for our walkathon this weekend. Kudos to our youth club leads Akekhya, Ananya and Shria L for running the activity successfully 👏👏

We dropped off the books that was collected as part of the holiday book donation drive last year. Children’s advocacy center graciously accepted the books and told us that it will be used to be distributed amongst various other groups that help children in need. Thank you Soham, Rasagna and their parents for the help with dropping off the books. Thanks everyone who worked on this project.🙏

VT Seva Dallas is always on the lookout for opportunities to serve the local community as well and these pictures are from a volunteering event at Envision Dallas yesterday. This is a rehabilitation center for the blind and visually challenged people. Volunteers worked with the blind people to help them with clay sculpting and preparing objects like mug, house, animals etc. Organized the items required for the art work and worked with blind members to finish the sculptures. After work, cleaning up the tables and the vicinity. Special Thanks to Vijaya ji for taking the lead on this.👏👏 Volunteers attended: Vijaya Bhatter ji Sudeepthi Senapathi ji Medhasree Bhatter (youth) Anagha Senapathi (youth) Raj Bhatter ji

Adopt a Street is a good opportunity for volunteers (All ages) to get engaged in community service activity, litter cleanup, pick up recycle items by the sides of the street and make an impact on the environment.

Adopt a Street is a good opportunity for volunteers (All ages) to get engaged in community service activity, litter cleanup, pick up recycle items by the sides of the street and make an impact on the environment.

Adopt a Street is a good opportunity for volunteers (All ages) to get engaged in community service activity, litter cleanup, pick up recycle items by the sides of the street and make an impact on the environment.

VT Seva youth/volunteers in action at Irving adopted street community service.

Adopt a street is a good opportunity for volunteers (All ages) to get engaged in community service activity, litter cleanup, pick up recycle items by the sides of the street and make an impact on the environment.

Youth Interactive Session, Ask Sri Swamiji, A conversation with Sri Swamiji, A musical journey to Tribal school