Articles about community service
On October 9, 2024, the SSSIO-USA Northern California Region held a vision camp at the Stockton Homeless Shelter. Fifteen volunteers assisted 80 attendees with basic eye exams and distributed reading glasses. Many were grateful for restored vision—such as a 60-year-old man reading food labels again…
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The month of February is recognized as ‘Heart Month’, a time to raise awareness about heart disease, encouraging everyone to focus on heart health. This year, Mr. Harikishore from the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Cooksville offered the Sai family the chance to become certified…
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On March 2, 2025, 25 volunteers from the SSSIO New South Wales Region, including 18 SSSIO members, 5 Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) students, and 2 environmental supporters, took part in Clean Up Australia Day at Kissing Park Reserve, Putney. After a safety briefing, volunteers split…
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In mid-March 2025, nearly 100 volunteers from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, and Moldova lovingly served meals to more than 850 people over two days, with some regions providing additional portions. The menu featured a variety of dishes, including noodles, porridge, borscht, pilaf, fritters, gingerbread,…
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On Friday, February 29, 2025, Sathya Sai Preschool and Primary School in Longdenville celebrated a Carnival with 120 participants, including parents, students, teachers, and Sai devotees. Centered on the theme Human Values and the Environment, each class showcased vibrant Carnival bands, and students performed themed…
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On a cold evening in Saskatoon, members of the Sai Center and Bridge City Warmth partnered to provide comfort to the unhoused and underprivileged in the city’s inner neighborhoods. They distributed warm jackets, blankets, mittens, gloves, and nourishing food and drinks, offering warmth and a…
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The annual Fun Day event for children with special needs in Auckland, New Zealand, was held on March 15, 2025. The event featured various games, performances, face painting, body art, delicious food, and a magic show. Around 350 people attended, including 54 special needs children,…
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Over the Family Day weekend, nine junior SSE students from Toronto East and their mothers came together for a service that bridged generations and hearts. With Swami’s grace, the group visited two elder homes, spreading joy, love, and music. At Villa Karuna Elder Home, the…
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Coinciding with Thaipusam, a major Hindu festival in Malaysia, the SSSIO in Malaysia organized a blood donation drive on February 11 and 12, 2025 in collaboration with the National Blood Bank and government hospitals. Held over two days across four major locations — Penang, Ipoh,…
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In Lowell, Massachusetts, food insecurity affects 40% of residents, especially among Asian and Hispanic communities. The Sai Unity Center Pantry Service, an initiative of the Love All Serve All (LASA) Foundation, stands as a beacon of compassion, bringing together volunteers dedicated to alleviating hunger and…
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