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

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

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

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. Branch: AUSTIN Contact: Uma Rudraraju Email: austin.director@vtsworld.org Branch activities Our branch offers tremendous volunteering opportunities along with many events you can participate in throughout the year. Events range from community activities, food donations, tree plantation, street clearing to fundraisers to give back to the society you live in. Check out our page below and sign up to receive email about upcoming activities. Contact us if you have questions. Highlights Join us for exciting events below. Upcoming events VT Seva Austin Events Join us in making a meaningful impact in our communities through volunteering! Discover upcoming events that empower you to serve society and unlock your potential. Together, we can create positive change. "Serve all beings as service to God" - HH Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swami #Volunteering #ServingTheCommunity Date: On Going Time: Location: Austin More Info VTS Austin Community Drives Give your unused stuff a new purpose and clear your clutter. Books, Eye Glasses, New socks drive for local and relief organization Contact: Gopi: 512-905-7834 Date: Ongoing Time: Ongoing Location: Austin Interested in organizing in your community ? Click here: https://tinyurl.com/VTSevaAustinCommunityDrive Join Us Trending stories All articles Article VTSeva Austin Central Texas Food Bank VTSeva volunteers at CTFB to fight aganist city hunger. A big thanks to all our volunteers to bepart of this and helping our loal orgs to... Read More Article VTSeva Austin Feeding Hope Our feeding program plays a crucial role in the success of our Visually challenged and tribal school students. Proper nutrition is... Read More Article VTSeva Austin School Clubs Recent Events RRHS VTSeva club made cards and cookies to distribute to the local hospice center! Awesome job guys! The LHHS VTSeva club... Read More Article VTSEVA AUSTIN: Community Drive Give your unused items a new purpose and clear up your clutter! We are calling all volunteers to conduct book or eyeglasses drives! Join... Read More Article VTSEVA AUSTIN: Round Rock Area Serving Center Interested in hands-on volunteer work? Round Rock Area Serving Center is just the place for you! Join VTSeva Austin on the second... Read More Article VTSEVA AUSTIN: RMHC Lunches With Love Join us in our monthly mission to serve! Austin VTSeva supports RMHC Lunches with Love by providing up to 50 sandwich bags to help... Read More Article VTSEVA AUSTIN: TSBVI Audio Books Project How would you like to use your voice to light up a world of stories for those who cannot see? If this interests you, read on! The TSBVI... Read More Article VTSeva Austin 3rd Annual "Walk For Her" "Breast cancer is not just a disease that strikes at women. It strikes at the very heart of who we are as women: how others perceive us,... Read More Article VTSeva Austin Equality Contest VTSeva Austin Equality Speech Contest to honor our leaders who fought for Equality. Read More Article VTSeva Austin-Backyard Natural Farming Workshop “If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right.” ― M. S. Swaminathan VTSeva Austin presents Workshop Series on... Read More Article VTSeva Austin "Vasudha-Beats for a Cause" VTSeva Austin invites you to join Vasudha - Beats for a cause to empower visually challenged.All proceedings go to Netravidhyalaya and TSBVI Read More Article VT Seva Austin - Summer Volunteer Camp VT Seva Austin had created an exhilarating summer camp to learn about crochet and birdhouses. It was a 5-day camp that Gwen, Pranavi, and... Read More Past events EVENT RMHC lunches for live Our V pho N trees have donated and packed 48 lunches to remnoal McDonald's home of charities . Our volunteers also drop the lunches at the assigned hospitals to handover the lunches to patience . Read More EVENT LHHS Food Drive for LHPD Nov 22 Liberty Hills High school VTSeva School club has partnered with LHPD in conducting the stuff-a-cruiser drive to collect and load the items to help the people in need during the thanks giving. Read More EVENT Volunteering at TSBVI Family event VTSeva Austin volunteered at TSBVI Family event and helped them in decorating the tables, serving food and setting up the tables. Read More EVENT BDay Cards for Hospice seniors ECHS VTSEva School club has made Bday Cards for the New Century Hospice center Read More EVENT Book Drive VTSeva AUstin conducted Book drive and has donated more that 500 books to 4 Title 1 schools in and around roundrock ISD. . Read More EVENT Vasudha Beats 4 a Cause VTSeva Austin's annual fundraising event for the visually challenged. Read More EVENT DAV Flowers adn Bday Cards for senior citizens at GM office VTSEva Austin has conducted a volunteer activity at General Motors during the volunteer month. We have made 2000 flowers for DAV and made 70 Bday cards for the NEw century Hospice center seniors . Read More EVENT Walk4Her Walkathon VTSeva Austin has conducted the Walkathon to spread the breast cacenr awareness in April Read More EVENT Speech for equality "In honor of the great philosophers of India and America—Swami Ramanuja, an 11th-century saint known for his unwavering commitment to equality, and Martin Luther King Jr., a 20th-century social reformer—VTSeva Austin hosted an Equality Speech Contest on April 27th. in celebrating their legacies and sharing our own perspectives on equality. Let your voice be heard in our quest to promote inclusivity and equity for all." Read More EVENT Random Act of Kindness - VTSeva Austin VTSeva Austin school clubs and volunteers celebrated their Feb Month of Love by showing gratitude to teh school custodians and feeding hope for the visually challenged. Read More EVENT Gratitude for our frontliners On January 28 , 2023, VTSeva has donated bracelets and thank you poster to the Fire department showing gratitude for all the great risk and service they do to the department. Read More EVENT Menstrual pads Roundrock HS is conducting a menstrual products for Austin Shelter for Women and Children. We accept all packaged menstrual products. Must be in an unopened box/packet, NOT individual items. Read More EVENT Book drive Roundrock high school conducted book drive at school. Collected books will be donated to the title 1 schools in Roundrock isd for the kids yo take home and add to their home library. Most students of title 1 school are underprivileged to have even two books in their home library. Our volunteers are committed yo provide the happy experience of reading books from young age . Read More EVENT Audio books for TSBVI Austin youth volunteers convert TSBVI library books to audio books . Yo encourage the Texas blind and visually impaired students to read more books . Read More EVENT Early College HS - Love Serve Feed Early college HS participated in the Love , Serve and Feed Thanks giving Lunch on Nov 25th and helped to serve 1000 meals this Thanks Giving for the Read More EVENT Roundrock area service center Austin VTSeva conducts volunteer service at round ti Obul area service center where our volunteers sort the food cans after unloaded from the trucks . Ty hey make them ready for the homeless to put Cv k f try on the shelves. This activity is held every second Saturday of the month. Read More EVENT RMHC -lunches with love Every month VTSeva donates 50 lunches to Renoald McDonald home for charities and delivers to the Dell hospitals. 5 volunteersc collect the donations and prepare lunch bags every month. Read More EVENT Bracelets for our veterans Early college HS school club on Nov 3 made gratitude messaged bracelets for the veterans for the Veterans Day . They donated about 100 bracelets on the day and showed their gratitude for the courage and brave veterans who are protecting our country . Read More EVENT Vasudha Beats for a cause Annual dance and music fundraising event Read More EVENT Austin VTSeva volunteer summer camp Austin VTSeva conducted a volunteer summer camps where volunteers have created bird houses and learnt crochet . They have also written cards for the Father's Day . Read More

Branch: MARYLAND Contact: Sobana Vasudevan Email: maryland.director@vtsworld.org Branch activities Our branch offers tremendous volunteering opportunities along with many events you can participate in throughout the year. Events range from community activities, food donations, tree plantation, street clearing to fundraisers to give back to the society you live in. Check out our page below and sign up to receive email about upcoming activities. Contact us if you have questions. Highlights Join us for exciting events below. Upcoming events Trending stories All articles Past events EVENT Toys for Donation Charity drive From December 18th- December 24 I led a Toys for Donation Charity drive. This event taught me about time management and how important reaching out to people for help is. Reaching out to people really helped me since I would not have been able to get all the toys myself, so communication was key for this event. Something I would do different in the future is is reach out to more parents rather than a majority of kids, as this would help spread the word more and create more interest to donate. Overall in my opinion this event was very successful and I am glad I got the chance to lead it. -Akanksha Subramaniam Read More EVENT Community Candy Drive In early November, I had the privilege of organizing a community candy drive, an initiative aimed at spreading joy and appreciation to our local first responders. This project was not only an opportunity to bring the community together but also a meaningful way to show our gratitude to those who serve and protect us daily. The candy drive began on November 1st, when we started collecting donations from five different addresses. Over the course of nine days, from November 1st to November 9th, our team worked diligently to gather as many contributions as possible. Each collection was met with kindness and generosity, reflecting the strong sense of community that defines us. After completing the collection phase, we turned our focus to preparation. We sorted the candy with care, ensuring it was ready to be repackaged into delightful goodie bags. Alongside these treats, we created heartfelt thank-you cards, each one a small token of appreciation for the tireless efforts of our first responders. Vt Seva Maryland's volunteers Harshita, Daksh, Deechu, Kaviya, Bhavya, Tatvik, and I helped with this task. On December 20th, the culmination of our efforts took place. VT Seva Maryland volunteers Vivek, Mahesh, Taara, Mridula, Bhavya, Yashmita,and I along with our branch director Sobana aunty visited the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, the local police station, and the fire station to personally hand out the goodie bags. Meeting these incredible individuals face-to-face was a humbling experience. Their smiles and gratitude reinforced the importance of acknowledging their hard work and dedication. This candy drive was a true team effort, made possible by the support of volunteers and community members. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed their time, donations, and creativity to make this initiative a success. Your involvement not only brought joy to our first responders but also strengthened the bonds within our community. Thank you for helping to turn this vision into a reality and for continuing to support our collective mission of kindness and appreciation. -Anvitha Nakka (VT Seva Maryland Social Media President) & Tatvik Mandalapu Read More EVENT CPR Training in Partnership with American Heart Association VT Seva Maryland Team Hosts Successful On November 24th, 2024, the VT Seva Maryland team organized a comprehensive CPR training session, aligned with the American Heart Association's (AHA) guidelines. This engaging and informative experience equipped participants with essential skills to respond effectively in emergency situations. The training covered critical topics, including CPR techniques, burn management, abdominal thrusts for choking victims, and effective blood loss control. Through hands-on scenarios, participants learned the importance of remaining calm and decisive during emergencies, while also emphasizing teamwork and quick thinking. This experience not only imparted knowledge about CPR and emergency response but also provided practical skills that can be applied in daily life. Participants gained confidence in handling situations involving burns, choking, blood loss, and cardiac emergencies. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to Ms. Sharon and Ms. Tamara for their expertise and guidance throughout the training. We are proud to announce that the following youth leaders are now CPR certified and ready to respond in case of need: - Mridula Vasudevan - Mahati Konduri - Yashmita Dillibabu - Inika Keranahalli - Sreedhav Jayaraman - Hasini Viswasarathy - Divya Putthana - Akanksha Subramaniam - Sana Shenoy I appreciate everyone who contributed to the success of this event. I am grateful for the opportunity to lead this initiative. Thank you, Mridula Vasudevan Youth President, VT Seva Maryland Team Read More EVENT VTSeva Maryland - Multicultural Event/PVSA Ceremony VTSeva Maryland - Multicultural Event/PVSA Ceremony On Saturday, November 09, 2024, the VT Seva Maryland team hosted our first ever, Multicultural Event/PVSA Award Ceremony. This event marked a significant milestone for our team, bringing together numerous, unique, diverse cultures and communities to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism and community service. The Multicultural Event was a vibrant showcase of different cultures, where attendees were able to experience various performances, art, and cuisine, all while learning more about the importance of unity in diversity. It serves as an example of the heartwarming benevolence and altruism, behind each and every religion or heritage, furthermore, fostering the ideology of community. In addition to the cultural celebration, the PVSA Award Ceremony was a highlight of the evening. The ceremony recognized the hard work and dedication of our volunteers, who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to service. We were proud to celebrate their achievements by awarding them the prestigious Presidential Volunteer Service Award, which honors individuals who have volunteered a significant number of hours to their communities, as well as the unwavering dedication they have shown. These volunteers truly exemplify the pinnacle of volunteerism, serving as a beacon of inspiration for our new youth to step up and stand firm in their commitment to serve others. We would like to take a moment to give a special shout-out to our PVSA Awardees, whose experiences with VT SEVA have been truly inspiring. Their dedication to service has brought them immense fulfillment and continues to light the way for others. By embodying the spirit of volunteerism, they demonstrate the profound impact one individual can have in strengthening and uplifting the community. - Mahati Konduri, a pre-med student, has cultivated valuable skills in leadership, charity, and patience through VT Seva. Her kindness and commitment inspire meaningful connections in academics and volunteer work. - Mridula Vasudevan, an aspiring astronaut, has cultivated empathy, positivity, and personal growth through her work with VT Seva. Inspired by remarkable individuals, she is driven to make a profound impact on those around her. - Yashmita Dillibabu, future surgical oncologist, balances academics and service through VT Seva, cultivating leadership, empathy, and driving positive change. - Bhavya Yarlagadda is a passionate and purpose-driven individual, combining compassion, curiosity, and determination to drive environmental change. - Vivek Konduri, aspiring aerospace engineer and Linganore HS sophomore, develops leadership and teamwork skills through VT Seva volunteer work. - Rashmika Sai Patel, a sophomore at Linganore High, joined VT Seva to gain experience and give back to her community, learning the value of service and dedication along the way. - Mahesh Chandra Gandam, Linganore HS sophomore, is a diligent individual driven to learn, grow, and make impactful contributions. - Kaviya Karthik Kumar Emerging leader, arts advocate, and dedicated community servant driven by empathy and responsibility. - Divya Putthana , Linganore HS freshman, strives for a law career, actively volunteering with VT SEVA through community events and initiatives. - Akanksha Subramaniam, leverages VT Seva to combine passions for criminal justice and community work, developing leadership skills to support underprivileged children. - Sana Shenoy , Urbana HS freshman, aims for a gene editing career, actively volunteering with VT SEVA through community events and initiatives. - Taara Vasudevan, emerging leader, passionate change-maker, and dedicated community servant. - Lakshitha Sai Patel, rising volunteer, dedicated to community advancement through continuous learning. This event was a beautiful reminder of the power of giving back, the importance of working together as a team, and the impact that volunteerism can have on individuals and communities. We are incredibly proud of the volunteers who were recognized, and we are grateful for their continuous efforts in making a difference. Glimpse: PVSA AWARDEE Write Ups-> - Mridula Vasudevan: “The multicultural event was a wonderful chance to see and celebrate the diversity in our community. It was amazing to watch people share their traditions, talents, and cultures through performances, food, and conversations. Being part of the event allowed me to connect with others, learn from their experiences, and appreciate the different backgrounds that make our community unique. It was a great reminder of how much we can learn from each other when we come together to celebrate our differences. My journey with VT Seva has been just as rewarding. As the VT Seva Youth President and a member of the VT Seva FEARLESS team, I’ve had the opportunity to lead and be a part of many meaningful events. I helped organize the Science Fair, which allowed me to combine my love for science with helping the community. I also had a lot of fun writing the emcee script and helping with event planning, which helped me grow as a leader. Through my time with VT Seva, I’ve learned the importance of serving others, teamwork, and making a positive impact. Looking to the future, I’m excited to follow my dream of becoming an astronaut. As an aspiring Astrophysicist and Pilot, the skills I’ve gained through VT Seva have strengthened my commitment to leadership and service. I’m motivated to keep working toward my goals, knowing that I can make a difference while also chasing my passion for space exploration.” - Mahati Konduri “Being part of the multicultural night gave me the opportunity to actively engage in coordinating with the team, organizing meetings, and ensuring we stayed on track throughout the planning process. Through this experience, I developed strong communication skills as I worked collaboratively and navigated different perspectives. I also learned the importance of effective time management and gained valuable insights into key aspects of event planning, such as arranging the performance lineup and crafting the emcee script. This opportunity greatly enhanced my organizational and leadership abilities.” - Yashmita Dillibabu “As the Youth Vice President for VT Seva Maryland, I have had the privilege of playing a leadership role in fostering community engagement and promoting meaningful causes. One of the highlights of this journey was organizing the Multicultural Night event, where I was deeply involved in planning and coordinating various aspects. I managed the finances for decorations, ensuring we stayed within budget while creating a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere. Additionally, I helped with fundraising efforts, which not only supported the event’s success but also advanced VT Seva’s broader mission of education and service. Working on this event was incredibly rewarding as it allowed me to collaborate with a diverse group of individuals and celebrate cultural richness while making a tangible impact. Being a part of VT Seva Maryland has been an enriching experience that has strengthened my leadership and organizational skills. As a youth leader, I have contributed to various initiatives that support education for tribal and visually impaired children, which aligns with my passion for service. Whether it’s coordinating events, raising funds, or spreading awareness about our mission, my role has taught me the importance of teamwork and perseverance in driving positive change. These experiences have not only deepened my connection with the community but also inspired me to continue serving and leading with purpose.” - Vivek Konduri: “Helping with our Multicultural Night was a meaningful experience that gave me insight into the work involved in organizing such an event. The cafeteria was transformed with flags from different countries, which we hung up to represent the diverse cultures being celebrated. I helped with setting up tables and organizing food stalls, ensuring each had enough space for the displays. We also worked on smaller details, like arranging tablecloths, placing signs, and placing the chairs in the area to make it inviting for attendees. During the event, it was interesting to see people walking around, trying foods from different cultures, and engaging with the information shared at each stall. While the tasks were straightforward, they helped me appreciate the importance of preparation and teamwork in creating an event where people could connect and learn about one another. Seeing the people come together in this way made the event feel better and showed the value of celebrating diversity.” - Rashmika Sai Patel: “The multicultural event was an incredible opportunity to celebrate the diversity of our community. From vibrant traditional attire to delicious foods and engaging performances, the event brought people together in a spirit of unity and learning. Being part of it allowed me to connect with others, share cultural insights, and gain a deeper appreciation for the unique stories that make up our world. Similarly, my involvement with VT Seva has been a journey of purpose and growth. As the President of the Healthcare Pillar and former Disaster Relief lead, I’ve had the privilege of organizing impactful initiatives, like the Breast Cancer Awareness Walkathon, that empower the community. VT Seva has strengthened my leadership skills and reinforced my commitment to serving others, fueling my dream of becoming a neurosurgeon.” - Akanksha Subramaniam “The VT Seva multi-cultural night was a fun and educational event for me. It showed me how I could be independent and get things done and how successful it could be. This event was also fun as it gave all the kids a chance to work together and organize such a successful event. This also ties to how my experience has been these past 2 years as a VT Seva Youth Lead. I have learned many new things, and I got the chance to spread my wings and show myself how successful I can become. VT Seva has given me a sense of responsibility that I will carry with me my whole life. This journey has been an amazing experience and I am looking forward to the lessons I will learn in the future.” - Bhavya Yarlagadda “The VT Seva Multicultural Night was a wonderful experience for me and my family. We enjoyed learning about diverse cultures and found it inspiring to see youth volunteers leading every aspect of the event. Although the planning process was challenging and filled with obstacles, we persevered with the support of our team and branch directors. I’m deeply grateful for this opportunity.Through this organization, I found a way to channel my concerns into action. Organizing events like recycling drives, plant sales, and workshops has not only allowed me to make a tangible impact but also deepened my commitment to environmental stewardship. VT Seva has shaped me into a more empathetic leader and strengthened my passion for creating a sustainable future.” - Sana Shenoy “The multi-cultural night hosted by VT Seva was a great experience that I enjoyed being a part of. This event allowed me to seek independence and take the opportunity to have a role in major event planning. Multicultural night was fun since it was nice to see all the cultures and their cuisine and dance styles. It also let all of us leads work together as a strong team to organize this outstanding event. This relates to what I’ve been a part of as a VT Seva Youth lead. This organization has made me learn several things about how to plan and conduct events, help the community, and be a better person overall. It has made me more successful and responsible by giving me roles and tasks that I can strive to succeed in. My experiences in VT Seva have been wonderful and encouraging so far, and I can’t wait to learn more things and become more successful with the help of VT Seva.” - Kaviya Karthick Kumar “My experience helping with the multicultural night was incredibly exciting and rewarding. I had a great time contributing to the creation of decorations, and I especially enjoyed the process of setting up for the event. It was such a fun experience to see everything come together and to interact with others throughout the event. Not only did I get the chance to learn about different cultures, but I also made new friends and connected with people from various backgrounds. Being part of VT Seva has had a huge impact on me, as it has not only allowed me to build meaningful friendships but also helped me improve my social and communication skills. Engaging in these activities has made me more confident in my ability to talk with others and has given me a sense of belonging in a diverse and supportive community.” - Taara Vasudevan “The Multicultural Night was of excitement and happy times. I got the opportunity to understand and learn about numerous different countries, as well as their significant uniqueness. I also had an amazing time along with my fellow youth leads, and peers. It was truly inspiring to see how much each and every person accomplished. I joined VTSeva because I had the passion to help visually challenged and tribal kids. VTSeva helped me develop confidence and helped me connect with other people. VTSeva changed my perspective on everything because after i left taekwondo i wasn’t able to connect with people but when i joined VTSeva i felt more optimistic and joyful again. VTSeva transformed into an empathetic person by teaching me how to help visually challenged and tribal kids. First and Foremost, we would like to give a round of thanks, to our inspiring chief guests, who These individuals serve as the pinnacle of volunteerism, inspiring youth to make a meaningful impact in their communities: ● Rev. Lawrence E. Walker, Sr., Executive Director for the Governor's Office of Community President, leads with a strong commitment to public service. ● Brad Young, an accomplished educator and Certified Financial Planner, has earned degrees in Business, Economics, and Organizational Leadership, showing how education can empower community leaders. ● Dr. Yang Yu, appointed by Governor Wes Moore, chairs the Governor’s Commission on Asian-Pacific American Affairs, using her expertise in geography and leadership to promote diversity and inclusion. ● Arti Bhatt, a leader in DEI initiatives at PCAOB, advocates for cross-cultural understanding and community building, making a lasting difference in society. ● Archana Thakkar, with over 25 years in healthcare, leads community outreach and charity initiatives, showing how long-term commitment can positively affect many lives. ● Officer Maggie Lee, a dedicated School Resource Officer with the Frederick Police Department, supports students and the community through her work with her K9 partner, Fred. We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to the following performing groups, who graced us with their exceptional talents: ● GVES Chorus Group ● Naach Performing Arts ● Born to Dance ● Natya Darpana ● Swaraalaya School of Music and Arts ● Stella Yoon (Korean Performance) ● VT SEVA MD youth Leads Dance We also wish to extend our sincere gratitude to the adult team of VT SEVA MARYLAND for their unwavering support: ● CB Events: A special thank you to Anurag Ji, Cheena Ji, and Arjav for their invaluable expertise in planning and executing our event. Your contributions were vital to its success. ● Sewa Team: Our deep appreciation for your exceptional assistance throughout the event. ● Srinivas Pollisetty Ji: Thank you for your generous philanthropic support and your instrumental role in the candy donation drive. Your humility and compassion inspire us all. ● Vasu Ji: We are immensely grateful for your leadership and dedication as Youth Director. Your guidance over the past months enabled our youth team to execute the event flawlessly. Your mentorship has paved the way for Mahati’s growth as our future Youth Director. ● Dillibabu Ji: Our heartfelt thanks for your strategic guidance as Treasurer. Your unwavering support was crucial to the event’s success. ● Srini Ji: We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts as Secretary. Your commitment, from setup to cleanup, ensured everything ran smoothly. ● Subbu Ji: Thank you for your dedicated support, managing setup and cleanup with grace and efficiency. ● Sai Ji: We are grateful for your prompt and effective assistance in finalizing last-minute details. ● Sujatha Ji and Prashamsa Ji: A special thank you for your outstanding leadership in coordinating our volunteers. Your efforts in educating and assigning tasks to new volunteers, especially Mahesh and Vivek, were crucial to the event's success. ● Prashamsa Ji: We are particularly grateful to you and your sons, Akul and Anay, for your vibrant representation of Indian culture and your remarkable contribution to the event. ● Swetha Ji and Shwetha Ji: Your dedication and exceptional multitasking skills were instrumental in the success of the cultural segment. ● Sudha Ji: We sincerely thank you for your leadership in our decoration team, transforming the space with elegance. ● Suneetha Ji and Vijay Ji: We deeply appreciate your generous support and active involvement in the decoration initiatives. ● Shwetha Ji: Your warm hospitality at the registration counter made attendees feel welcome, and your efforts were deeply appreciated. ● Padmaja Ji and Charu Ji: We thank you for your expert guidance at the cultural desk, ensuring smooth execution of the performances. ● Padmaja Ji: Special thanks for your unwavering dedication, arriving early and staying until the event’s conclusion, ensuring its success. ● Senthil Ji: We are truly grateful for your expertise in providing and managing the audio system, ensuring seamless support throughout the event. ● Vasu Ji, Dillibabu Ji, and Anurag Ji: Your tireless efforts ensured the event’s triumph, and we are deeply thankful for your contributions. ● High School Students: Our heartfelt thanks to the high school students who participated in cultural representations, showcasing their diversity and talent. ● Sam: Special thanks to Sam, the student photographer from Urbana High School (UHS), for volunteering to capture the precious moments of our event. Finally, we would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who participated, attended, and helped make this event a resounding success. We look forward to many more events that celebrate the incredible work of our volunteers and the diverse cultures that enrich our community. Thank you! - Mridula Vasudevan Youth President of VT SEVA Maryland Read More EVENT Diwali Co ordination with CB Events VTSeva Campaign at Local Event On Sunday, October 27, 2024, the VT Seva Maryland team participated in the Diwali celebration, hosted by CB events, by setting up a stall to promote our cause and engage with the community. This event provided an excellent opportunity for us to raise awareness about the impactful work of VT Seva, while also connecting with attendees on a personal level. Throughout the event, we communicated with numerous individuals, regarding the powerful initiatives VTSeva supports, such as educational programs, healthcare camps, and disaster relief/environmental efforts. These interactions were incredibly significant and valuable in conveying our mission and the overall representation of our work. The success of this specific event was a testament to the strength of our team. Every member worked together seamlessly, highlighting the commitment to our cause. It was clear that the collaboration and dedication of our leaders and volunteers played a crucial role in making this event successful. This specific event was a valuable learning experience for our team, teaching us the priceless lessons of leadership and hard work. - Leadership, in this context, meant not just overseeing the event but inspiring and motivating the team, guiding each individual toward the common goal of spreading awareness and making an impact. - Hard work was evident in every aspect: setting up the stall, answering questions, engaging with the public, and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. The dedication of each volunteer was clear, and the event reinforced how much can be achieved when everyone works together towards a shared mission. With that being said, We would like to extravagantly appreciate CB Events, for providing us with the opportunity to participate and represent ourselves, through this inspiring initiative. We would also like to thank: - Sobana Vasudevan - Vasudevan Akkoor - Prashamsa Muppavaram - Vivek Konduri - Mahesh Chandra Gandam - Mridula Vasudevan - T aara Vasudevan - Akul Pallerla - Sohan - Daksh - And all other volunteers. VTSeva Campaign at Local Event Your help and volunteering serves as a huge impact towards our journey, as VT SEVA MARYLAND youth leads! Read More EVENT VT SEVA Maryland Team's Clothing Distribution Event On October 19, the VT SEVA Maryland team volunteered for a clothing distribution event in partnership with Friends of the Child Advocacy Center at Frederick High School. Our team efficiently sorted and distributed a vast selection of clothes to underprivileged families. Event Highlights Families in need received essential clothing items. Grateful recipients expressed appreciation for the initiative. Read More EVENT Ganesh Visarjan event VTSeva Campaign at Local Event On September 14, 2024, the VT Seva Maryland team had the honor of volunteering at the Ganesha Visarjan celebration hosted by CB Events. We were thrilled to be part of this special occasion, where we sang devotional songs, helped set up the event space, and supported the procession. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to connect with the community, contribute our time, and be a part of such a meaningful celebration. Throughout the event, we worked closely with CB Events, assisting with the setup and ensuring everything was in place. We also supported the attendees during the procession, adding a spiritual touch by singing devotional songs, which created a joyful and peaceful atmosphere. Our team worked together to ensure the procession went smoothly, making sure everyone was safe and able to fully enjoy the celebration. This experience taught us valuable lessons about passion, perseverance, and teamwork. Our passion for service was clear in everything we did—it inspired us to give our best and make a meaningful difference. Perseverance was key as we faced challenges throughout the day, but we stayed focused and committed, determined to support the event until the very end. T eamwork was the foundation of our success. Every volunteer played an important role, whether it was setting up, singing, or assisting attendees. We worked together with a shared purpose, supporting each other every step of the way. The strength of our teamwork was evident as we accomplished our goals and contributed to the event’s success. We are incredibly grateful to CB Events for providing us with the opportunity to be part of this important celebration. It was truly an honor to contribute to such a meaningful event. We would also like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the following individuals for their dedication and hard work: ● Sobana Vasudevan ● Vasudevan Akkoor ● Mahati Konduri ● Mridula Vasudevan ● Yashmita Dillibabu ● T aara Vasudevan ● Inika Keranahalli ● Sreedhav Jayaraman ● Shambhav Jayaraman ● Rashmika Sai Patel ● Bhavya Yarlagadda ● Kaviya Karthick Kumar ● Dheesidan Karthick Kumar ● Stella Yoon And all our other fantastic volunteers, for making this initiative possible! Read More EVENT Firesafety Event VT Seva Maryland team conducted Fire safety event at the Urbana Fire and safety Rescue services. All our youth leader participated in this event with much enthusiasm. Read More EVENT VT Seva Maryland Team Commemorates 78th Indian Independence Day with Community Parade VT Seva Maryland Team Commemorates 78th Indian Independence Day with Community Parade On August 15, 2024, the VT Seva Maryland Team proudly celebrated India's 78th Independence Day with a vibrant parade through the Landsdale community, home to over 1,250 residences. The procession, spanning over a mile, was led by our dynamic MD Youth Vice President, Yashmita Dillibabu. A Joyful Celebration The parade was a resounding success, with enthusiastic participation from community members of all ages, including children, youth, adults, and senior adults. As they marched through the streets, the air was filled with patriotic fervor, echoing the rallying cry of "Bharath matha ki jai!" Leadership and Inspiration Under Yashmita's guidance, the event was a testament to the power of community spirit and leadership. Her dedication and passion for promoting cultural heritage and unity shone brightly throughout the celebration. A Personal Reflection We invite you to read Yashmita's personal account of her experience leading the parade, as she shares her insights and reflections on this momentous occasion. On August 15, 2024, I had the distinct honor of leading the Indian Independence Day Parade, a significant event that underscored the spirit of unity, pride, and cultural celebration within our community. As the Youth Vice President and Treasurer of VT Seva Maryland, this occasion was not only a personal milestone but also a profound demonstration of our collective dedication to commemorating India's journey to freedom. The parade commenced at the Landsdale Gazebo, where participants gathered under a clear sky, their faces beaming with excitement and anticipation. The Landsdale Gazebo, known for its central location, served as the perfect starting point for our celebration. As the parade started, I could feel the palpable energy and enthusiasm of everyone involved. From the Landsdale Gazebo, we embarked on a vibrant journey towards the amphitheater. The route was adorned with flags and enthusiastic participants who marched in step, embodying the essence of Indian heritage. As we made our way through the route, the parade not only celebrated India’s historical significance but also fostered a sense of togetherness among the participants and spectators alike. The amphitheater, our final destination, was a venue that allowed us to close the celebration with a spectacular display of cultural pride and community spirit. This event was a testament to the hard work and dedication of many individuals. I am profoundly grateful for the support of my volunteers who contributed their time, energy, and creativity to ensure the success of the parade. I would like to extend a special thanks to my dad Mr. Dillibabu, Sobana Aunty, Vasudevan Uncle, Prashamsa aunty, Geetha aunty, Sarathy uncle, Mridula, Taara, Rashmika, Bhavya, Harshita, Akanksha, Sana, Sreshta, Geethika, Akul, Anwesha, Hasini, Inika, and our new volunteers who are Abhinav, Sahasra, Samruthi, Anay, Arnav and Kavin. I would also like to thank everyone who joined us on the parade. Your unwavering commitment and enthusiasm were instrumental in making this celebration a memorable and meaningful experience for all involved. Thank you for helping to bring our vision to life and for your continued support of our community’s cultural endeavors. Yashmita Dillibabu, VT Seva Maryland Youth Vice President and Treasurer Read More EVENT VT SEVA Maryland Youth Leaders Successfully Conclude July Summer Camp The VT SEVA Maryland summer camp, led by youth leader Mridula Vasudevan in July, has successfully concluded. The camp provided students with valuable instruction on topics relevant to their upcoming academic year, as well as engaging activities such as chess, yoga, and arts and crafts to stimulate their minds and bodies. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mridula Vasudevan, camp leader, shares her experience: During this camp, our students received instruction on topics relevant to their upcoming academic year, as well as engaging activities such as chess, yoga, and arts and crafts to stimulate their minds and bodies. Through this experience, I had the opportunity to refine my communication and organizational skills. As a leader, I was responsible for coordinating with volunteers, managing the camp schedule, and communicating with parents and students. This taught me the importance of clear communication, adaptability, and effective problem-solving. I extend my gratitude to the parents, students, and volunteers who collaborated to make this project a success. Each individual played a vital role in making this experience memorable. *Special Acknowledgments I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to: Our students, whose enthusiasm and intelligence made this experience truly rewarding. The VT SEVA Maryland youth leads, whose dedication and teamwork were instrumental in achieving our accomplishments: - Taara Vasudevan - Kaviya Karthickkumar - Akul Pallerla - Dheesidan Karthickkumar - Anwesha Parida - Mahesh Chandra Gandam - Bhavya Yarlagadda - Charithra - Kabir Rajpurohit - Aahana Gupta - Chaitra I am proud of our accomplishments and grateful for the support and cooperation that made this event a resounding success. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Read More EVENT Engineering Workshop The intent of this workshop was to introduce kids to the field of engineering and the various career options it offers Read More EVENT VT SEVA MARYLAND SUMMER CAMP 2024! VT SEVA Maryland Youth Leaders Successfully Conclude Summer Camp 2024! The VT SEVA Maryland youth leadership team is thrilled to announce the successful completion of their 3-week summer camp, which took place from June 10 to June 29. The comprehensive program encompassed a range of activities, including Yoga, Math, English, Science, Social Studies, Chess, and Arts. The summer camp culminated in an annual celebration on June 28, marking a memorable conclusion to the event. We are delighted to share a detailed report from Mridula Vasudevan, the VT Seva Maryland Youth President and summer camp Lead, which highlights the key moments and achievements from the program. ‐--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Greetings from Mridula Vasudevan, Youth President of VT SEVA MARYLAND Branch As a Youth leader in the VT SEVA Maryland Branch, I have had the privilege of developing a more optimistic and proactive outlook through my involvement in volunteer initiatives. I firmly believe that maintaining a positive attitude, recognizing the good in others, and serving as a beacon of hope can transform an individual's life. Moreover, it fosters effective leadership. One event that significantly tested my abilities and helped me grow as a leader was the VT SEVA Maryland 2nd Annual June Summer Camp. During this camp, our students received instruction on topics relevant to their upcoming academic year, as well as engaging activities such as chess, yoga, and arts and crafts to stimulate their minds and bodies. The camp culminated in an Annual Day celebration on June 27th, featuring performances, games, and certificate distribution. This milestone event not only showcased our community's growth but also provided valuable leadership lessons for our volunteers. Through this experience, I had the opportunity to refine my communication and organizational skills. As a leader, I was responsible for coordinating with volunteers, managing the camp schedule, and communicating with parents and students. This taught me the importance of clear communication, adaptability, and effective problem-solving. I extend my gratitude to the parents, students, and volunteers who collaborated to make this project a success. Each individual played a vital role in making this experience memorable. *Special Acknowledgments I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to: Our students, whose enthusiasm and intelligence made this experience truly rewarding Parents and family members, whose support was invaluable _Sandhya Ji, for her generous contributions to the Annual Day setup_ The VT SEVA Maryland youth leads, whose dedication and teamwork were instrumental in achieving our goals: - Rashmika Sai Patel - Mahesh Chandra Gandam - Sana Shenoy - Divya Puthana - Geethika Pamani - Kaviya Karthickkumar - Akul Pallerla - Rohan Putthana - Dheesidan Karthickkumar - Taara Vasudevan - Samanvi Tammana - Anwesha Parida - Sasha Gandraju - Sreshta Sree Veldanda - Anvitha Nakka - Janelle Davies I am proud of our accomplishments and grateful for the support and cooperation that made this event a resounding success. Read More EVENT Public Speaking Contest This event was for Middle and High School students to encourage them to speak with confidence. Read More EVENT VT Seva Maryland - Math Competition VT Seva Maryland team conducted our 1st Math competition on 04/28/2024 as part of our STEAM activities which turned out to be a super successful event. All Elementary School Math lovers participated in this event and showcased their talents! A small write up from the youth leader Sana Shenoy who conducted this event with her team's help. ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- I'm Sana Shenoy, currently an 8th grader at WKMS & the Event Coordinating Lead of the VT Seva Maryland Education Pillar. On 04/28/2024, I conducted a math competition for kids in grades 1 - 5, at Urbana Regional Library, in which 35 mathletes registered! It turned out great! Thank you to everyone that participated in the event. Everyone that showed up did amazing! I'm very proud of how successful this event turned out to be. Thank you to all the volunteers that helped me out, I couldn't have done it without you guys! For this math competition, we created a google form so that the parents could register their kids for the event. At the event, we made three brackets to organize who will be playing against each other. Two mathletes of the same bracket went against each other at the same time, while a challenging question was being displayed on the screen with a one minute timer. When they got an answer, they simply hit the buzzer and gave the answer. Whoever got the most out of 3 questions right would progress to the next round. This kept continuing until we found the winners and runners-up in each bracket. I want to take a quick moment to thank once again my parents all the youth leads for helping me conduct this event! Mridula Akanksha Divya Bhavya Niveditha Vivek I had a great time conducting this event, and it was amazing to see the number of people that showed up and participated, displaying their skills! Thanks everyone! Sana Shenoy ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- ‐----- Read More EVENT Chess Competition for Kids VT Seva Maryland Youth leads conducted their First Chess competition for kids in the Urbana Regional Library on March 16th, 2024. Vivek Koduri, Youth leader of the VT Seva Maryland conducted this event. Read More EVENT Science Fair for Elementary and Middle Schoolers This is an event created by Maryland youth committee team which gave an opportunity for elementary kids to showcase their interests in science and exhibits the experiment they have performed and earn exciting prizes! Read More EVENT Kids Environmental Awareness Recycle Workshop VT Seva Maryland Youth leads conducted our first recycling workshop for kids in the Urbana Regional Library on February 25th, 2024. Read More EVENT VT Seva Maryland Team supported American Red Cross conducting blood drive on Feb 3. VTSeva Maryland Team supported American Red Cross conducting blood drive on Feb 3. 38 Good hearts signed up for the blood donation drive. 27 donors were able to successfully donate their blood (per American Red Cross) it could save more than 70 lives. HatsOff to All our Donors who came forward to make a change in the community!! Proud of all VTSeva Maryland Youthleads and parents of youth leads who supported for this cause. Kudos to the entire team! Blood donation drive Event Lead Yashmita Dillibabu and Event Co-Lead Mridula Vasudevan worked closely with the entire VTSeva Maryland youth leads to make this event a real success. Kudos to the entire team!! Appreciating all the youth leads and our Adult team who came forward rolling their sleeves to help for this event. Yashmita Dillibabu Mridula Vasudevan Mahati Konduri Anvitha Nakka Rashmika Patel Mahesh Gandham Vivek Konduri Inika Keranahalli Kaya Wright Taara Vasudevan Niveditha Murugesan Abhiram Tammanna Stella Yoon Sreshta Sree Veldanda Geethika Pamani Rahul Yarlagadda (Bhavya's Brother) Dillibabu (Yashmita's Dad) Shweta (Inika's Mom) Raju (Inika's Dad) Vasudevan Akkoor (Mridula/Taara's Dad) Read More EVENT Community Clean up - Over Look Park, City of Frederick! VTSeva Maryland youth leaders participated and showed their support in giving back to the community by participating in the community clean up activity conducted by City of Frederick on 11/16. Inika Keranahall lead the event and our other youth leaders Akul, Arjun, Dhanvi, Mahesh, Mridula and Taara helped showing their support for this event. Thank you City of Frederick Parks and Rec for this wonderful opportunity and looking forward to support our City parks! Thank you Shweta, Sirisha and Prashamsa for volunteering and helping guide the kids. Read More EVENT VT Seva Maryland Campaigning - Diwali Event VT Seva Maryland Team recently got an opportunity to showcase effectiveness of Volunteer Services at a Diwali function conducted by CB Events. CB Events supported us by providing us with a booth station and all our volunteers used the opportunity to demonstrate the great Services done by VT Seva. In the function, CB Events gave a shout out for VT Seva volunteers and helped us in educating the huge crowd about different pillars of VT Seva and how VT Seva creates an impact to the community. Our Youth leaders presented different events and activities that we had completed through VT Seva. So many impressed audiences and good hearts from CB Events signed up for VT Seva Volunteering services. Following Youth leads participated in the event! Vivek Konduri - Event Lead. Mahati, Yashmita, Rashmika, Bhavya, Mahesh, Taara Vasudevan, Dilli Babu, Vasudevan Akkoor, Sobana Vasudevan - Participated in the event and helped with Volunteering/Campaigning. Sana Shenoy - Helped with creating a re-usable donation Box. We would like to thank CB Events for providing us this opportunity. Read More

Branch: MINNEAPOLIS Contact: Srivani TK Email: minneapolis.director@vtsworld.org Branch activities Our branch offers tremendous volunteering opportunities along with many events you can participate in throughout the year. Events range from community activities, food donations, tree plantation, street clearing to fundraisers to give back to the society you live in. Check out our page below and sign up to receive email about upcoming activities. Contact us if you have questions. Highlights Join us for exciting events below. Upcoming events Trending stories All articles Article VT Seva Minneapolis 2nd Annual Cancer Awareness Walk VT Seva Minneapolis chapter successfully organized 2nd Annual Cancer awareness walk in collaboration with TEAM (Telugu Association of... Read More Past events EVENT VTSeva MN Holiday children cards Our dedicated youth volunteers created 100 heartfelt cards to send love and encouragement to Children's Minnesota, bringing smiles and joy to young hearts! Read More EVENT VT Seva MN holiday blood donation drive VT Seva MN is incredibly proud of our 10+ amazing volunteers who stepped up during the holidays to donate blood and make a difference! A special shoutout to our dedicated youth volunteers for their inspiring efforts. 💪👏 Read More EVENT Thank you cards to our donors More than 20 youth volunteers have joined to show Appreciation to our Generous Donors and Supporters by making ThanksGiving cards Read More EVENT Financial Planning Session We had an incredible financial planning session with many participants, who actively learned valuable strategies. A big thank you to Pradeep Sukhani for delivering such an insightful session! Read More EVENT Dandiya Masti We had an incredibly vibrant and entertaining Dandiya Masti, filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments for everyone! A heartfelt thank you to all who supported, participated, and made this event truly special Read More EVENT Give back to community via Sharing and Caring Thanks to our incredible community for donating winter jackets, hats, clothing, kitchen items, and diapers. Our volunteers were able to collect and donate over 10 boxes of essential items to Sharing and Caring Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Second Harvest Food packing Around 15 amazing volunteers worked to pack 174 bags of potatoes. 118 boxes of bread which is 268 meals per person Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Meet DECA champion We arranged meet with DECA international champion Rahul who taught winning strategies, tips and tricks to the audience Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Clean a street We had 10 amazing volunteers come together to clean a street adopted by VT Seva in Minneapolis. The volunteers spent 2 hours to clean the street Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Pack Forget me nots flowers Little blue Forget-me-not flowers are symbol of remembrance dating back to World War1 to commemorate lives of soldiers. Our volunteers were able to assemble 2850 flowers in less than 2 hours Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Second Harvest Food Packing Around 20 amazing volunteers came forward to help with food packing and sorting at Second Harvest. Together we were able to pack 888 bags of rice which are 121 meals per person Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Fathers Day Celebrations VT Seva MN conducted Walkathon to celebrate Fathers Day. We had 65+ enthusiastic members who participated and raised 1200 dollars which will be donated to "Memorial Blood Service" and "Mana Villages" who strive for community Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Books for Africa We organized book drive and were able to donate 418 books and school supplies at Books for Africa Read More EVENT VT Seva Minneapolis - Mothers Day celebrations VT Seva MN has organized a night out where the ladies had fun dancing Zumba, singing, games and more Read More EVENT VTSeva MN Blood drive We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all 18 blood donors and their families who generously took the time to contribute today. Thank you for making a difference! Read More EVENT Forget-Me-Not flowers project VT Seva MN partnered with Disabled American Veterans (DAV) to make over 5,000 beautiful Forget-Me-Not flowers. The little blue Forget-Me-Not flowers serve as a symbol of remembrance, a tradition dating back to World War I, when they were used to commemorate the lives of soldiers, servicemen, and women lost in battle. Thank you to our 40+ youth volunteers who helped to complete this project! Read More EVENT VT Seva MN Save Soil Campaign We had an engaging workshop in partnership with Save the Soil Foundation to create awareness about the critical need to conserve soil. With over 30 participants, we learned ways to contribute to soil conservation, including creating small gardens and writing letters to policymakers. Read More EVENT Fancy Dress and Rangoli Competitions What a delightful day it has been! We immersed ourselves in the joyous spirit of creativity and celebration, surrounded by the colorful Rangoli by all participants. Adding further charm to the festivities, the air was filled with excitement as children participated in the lively Fancy Dress competitions!!! Read More EVENT Art, Chess and Essay Competitions Thank you to all the kids who participated in ACES competitions this past weekend. With over 50 impressive entries in Art, Chess, and Essay categories, your extraordinary talents surpassed our expectations Read More EVENT VT Seva MN Chess Workshop Seeing kids come together to participate in the Chess workshop during the holidays was heartwarming. Thank you so much, Igor, for leading the workshop with such enthusiasm and skill! Read More