A family friendly way to package healthy meals for hungry children in our community. On July 20th, VT Seva youth and adults volunteered at the One Project NJ to help end Childhood Hunger which was a food packing event. The goal was to pack a total of 150,000 meals. VT Seva volunteers worked in two shifts. In total our volunteers packed 22 boxes all together, with each box containing 48 meals which is a total of 1056 meals. Volunteering at the food packing center was very rewarding. Working with others to help those in need felt great. Each box we packed meant a meal for a family. The teamwork and shared mission made it a memorable experience. Our team can't wait to go back and help again.

VTSeva held their 8th Annual walk-a-thon. Volunteers came together to support this invaluable cause of cancer awareness.PVSA awards for VTSeva were also distributed,

Our book drive for an elementary school in Africa Ghana was very inspiring and motivating. It was great work done as a team. We have successfully collected more than 1500 books and raised funds of 650 $ for shipping as well. Our package has been shipped to New Orleans. From New Orleans the packages will be shipped to Africa Ghana. Thanks to all youth volunteers and their parents to make the book drive successful.

VT SEVA NJ participated in clean up activities at Edison Boats Basin River Walk Meadow Road for Earth day at Edison on April 6th. 10 youth volunteers and 5 adult volunteers participated in this activity.

Hello Everyone, This beautiful Sunday morning, September 17th 2023, several enthusiastic youth and adult volunteers participated in the VT Seva Cancer Awareness Walkathon at Thompson Park, Monroe. The goal of this Walkathon was to bring cancer awareness and raise funds for early cancer screening kits for Women in India. Before beginning the walk, the importance of spreading cancer awareness was discussed. Inspiring youth also gave speeches, appreciating the group for taking action. They mentioned that supporting this cause is a significant pillar in VTSeva India. At the end of the day, the team walked for 5km, raising $800 from donations and a plant sale. The hope is that the small amount that was raised can impact women in India with early detection of cancer. Several youth were committed eagerly to participate in this important event. Here is the list of youth volunteers that participated: 1. Siri Kalapala 2.Sanjana Pabba 3. Samhitha Kalakada 4. Samhitha Adapa 5. Shrihan Kodati 6. Sreyanz Pusapati 7. Sourish Pramanik 8. Nitai Pramanik 9. Kritika Yada 10. Anish Rachakonda 11. Sarasija jaligama 12. Thapati 13. Meghana 14. Sheshagiri 15. Sumati 16. Abhijay Singireddy 17. Nanya Kondrella 18. Haasini Murarisetty 19. Nandini Murarisetty 20. Sahasra Pabba 21. Vikyath 22. Vedhang 23. Sriya Veluri 24. Srihita Veluri 25. Anant Grover as well as several adult volunteers participated. Thanks

On April 22nd, VT Seva New Jersey participated in an Earth Day Awareness and Celebration in Edison, New Jersey. We picked up several bags of plastic and trash trash around the lake and also spread awareness to protect Mother Earth. In this activity 9 youth volunteers and 7 adult volunteers participated.

On June 25th, VT Seva New Jersey had the following volunteers assist at the Franklin Food Bank Sahasra Pabba Haasini Shradda Achanta Sumati Gurram Shrihan Kodati They helped with the food sorting and packing at the food bank. Doel the supervisor appreciated your efforts. Nice job team

VT Seva New Jersey volunteers assisted in Annual Prajna Day events at the Jeeyar Ashram. The following volunteers helped in Book Sales, Parking, Lemonade stand, VT Seva Mission and Activities, Food and Stage arrangements - Shrihan Kodati, Revanthika vatsavayi, Sumati Gurram, Praveen Gurram, Rashmi Gurram, Jamuna Puskur, Mural, Ananth Madabushi and Suchir Pabbati

Jaisrimannarayana! Food is an important part of any celebration all over the world, regardless of culture or religion. It can unite and strengthen community bonds, and helps to maintain a common identity amongst a group of people. Under the lovely weather, a large number of local community members attended our 4-hour Dosa Day Event in a successful fundraiser for temple maintanence at the Jeeyar Ashramam. It was the first-time for many visitors to the temple and our Priest Pawanswamy welcomed them and introduced temple services. Prajna and VTSEVA information tables were well received by parents who showed very much interest in joining their kids. Visitors enjoyed the menu and had a great time. Their favorite was combo mini meal which had Upma, Pongal, Idli, and Dosa served with Sambar and Chutneys prepared at Asramam by Aparnaji and team. Kids enjoyed Mango Lassi and had great time playing around the trees and in the sand. All the funds raised are going towards temple maintenance. The event was successful due to commited volunteers. Thanks to all the volunteers who were involved in the event: Ramesh Thota, Balaji Bondalpati, Ananth Madabhushi, Giri Vedantam, Govind Thota, Sastri, Venkat Ramadugu, Pritvi Katikaneni, Peddanna Gumudavelli, Venkat Ramana Dingari, Mahesh Vemula, Raj Seelam, Ramakant Devanapalli, Devender Nayini, Mypalji Reddy, Praveen Gurram, Ravi Puskur, Murali Duggirala, Srinivas Shakelly, Vara Prasad Gottiparthi, Rudraraju, Sheshu Kodati , Dharani Achanta, Laxmi Lanka, Haritha Duggirala, Srilekha Joginipally, Madhuri Mydam, Deepthi, Meena Abburi, Sandhya Seelam, Satyavathi Ayyala, Sandhya Boyinpally, Bhanu Mallela, Madhavi Vedantam, Pallavi Shakelly, Malathi Somu, Madhavi Polkampally, Harini Neelagiri, Sreedevi Kilambi, Jyostna Jaligama, Swapna Naine, Padmalatha Balaji, Kavitha Vemula, Rajani Gottiparthi, Laxmi Vedidandi, Vijitha Devanapalli, Preethi Agarwal. VT SEVA Youth Volunteers include: Abijay, Sahasra, Shraddha, Saathvika, Aditya, Vikyat, Viswa, Aditya M, Srihan, Aditi. Youth Volunteer Sumathy sold her Paintings and raised money for VTSEVA schools at the event. Once again, thanks to the volunteers and attendees for making the event memorable and successful. Jaisrimannarayana Jamuna Puskur

TTA VT Seva booth to educate and spread awareness of VT Seva and it’s objectives

Team VT Seva New Jersey participated in volunteering at the Franklin Food Bank. They packed and sorted food for delivery to the needy. The following volunteers participated in the activity- Saanvi Nalamada Sahasra Pabba Praveen Gurram Rashmi Gurram Sumati Gurram Kavitha G Shraddha Achanta Aditya

Abhijay , Mahipal , Praveen Gurram, Venu Madhav, Giri Vedantham Ravi puskur, Mahesh Vemula , Suchir and Suchir Mididoddi, Vijitha , Rashmi , Sumati and Kavitha Cleaned the Yagashala and blew all the dirt and leaves. They removed all the large items and neatly arranged them. They removed grass and put tiles infront of the Yagasala. They vacuumed the temple and mopped istisala. Thanks to all volunteers for their great service.

Today - Sunday May 1st, VT Seva New Jersey volunteers helped in clean up of the Temple Kitchen and premises. Following Volunteers participated in todays efforts Asha Madduru Anjali Vellanki Sumati Gurram Rashmi Gurram Praveen Gurram Ananth Madabushi

Vt Seva volunteers helped with food sorting and packing at the Franklin food bank

VT Seva New Jersey participated in the Earth Day events. Volunteers helped with clean up of the park and lake surroundings. Team also set up a booth to educate audience about VT Seva activities and goals. .

JaiSrimanNarayana, Today, 3/19/2022 at Franklin food bank following VT SEVA NJ volunteer kids and parents sorted cases of donated food items into plastic bags and arranged them for distribution. Anjali Vellanki Rithika pathuri Sahasra Pabba Saanvi Nalamada Shraddha Kiran Pabba & Raja Lakshmi Pathuri Thank you all.

JaiSrimanNarayana, kids and parent volunteers sorted cases of donated food items into plastic bags and arranged them for distribution. Thank you all.

“The measure of achievement is not winning awards. It’s doing that you appreciate something you believe is worthwhile”... These VT SEVA youth volunteers put hundreds of volunteering hours in doing community service and they believe that every moment is worthwhile. For some, “it helped them to grow as person,” and for others, the internship at our Tribal and Visually challenged schools in India, “changed their thinking on life perspective.” Congratulations to all winners of 2019 Presidential Volunteer Service Award! Despite the troubling times, you have all consistently shown your impressive dedication towards service locally and globally. It is common knowledge that you all inspire those you come across to be the best person they can be. Always remember that the service you have done, however large or small, will always have a positive impact on a life. Continue to do service and create positive change. Congratulations to Aneesha kodati Asmitha Satya Reddy,Ayush Madabhushi Anath Madabhushi,Satvika Lanka,Rithika Lanka,Anjanli Vellanki,Sanjana Vellanki,Sri NeelaVoddi,ShauriJaligama,TanviChapyala Akshar Vedantham,Siddhi Kundur, Neha Reddy Kunta,Aditi Marupaka Sreeja Polkampally,Keerthana Reddy Deeksha Reddy Patel,Veena Reddy Rithika Busireddy, Mahika Busireddy Suchet Mididoddi, Suchir Mididoddi Rithika Pathuri,Pooja Yerneni Vishnu Divakaruni,Vedna Puskur. Thanks and Regards Jamuna Puskur vtsworld.org

VTSEVA NJ youth volunteering @ Jeeyar Asramam book store today on 02/15. Janya Samanthika ,Sanjit Tummalapalli ,Aryan Narra ,Mahalaxmi Akkinapalli participated in sorting books From 2-4pm!

VTSEVA NJ youth volunteering at Hands of Hope for the community food bank. Rithika Pathuri, Suchit Pabba, Kanishk Ragimanu parrticipated in sorting the food and distributed .