The main objective of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization ... is to help humanity recognize its inherent divinity.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba, January 6, 1975

 

 

About Sri Sathya Sai Organization of USA

The Sri Sathya Sai Organization of USA is a non-denominational, voluntary organization of over 200 centers located in all 50 states and coordinated by the Sri Sathya Sai Council of America established in 1975. It is part of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) based in 126 countries. Its members come from all faiths and share a common purpose: to reach the ultimate goal of realization of their innate divinity by practicing love, self reflection, and selfless service.

The members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization of USA strive toward the transformation of the heart through the expression of love in action, and join with members in over 2000 centers around the world in practicing the inspiring lessons of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Membership is free and open to all.

Sri Sathya Sai Centers in the USA provide a space for spiritual meetings of like-minded individuals, a communion of god-desiring people of all faiths. The goal of participation is ultimately the transformation of self and society. In Sai Centers sincere seekers, students of spirituality and service-minded volunteers gather for spiritual singing, devotional spiritual activities, participation in community service activities, and to study the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Featured Articles

A Birthday Celebration at Saint John’s Shelter: Sacramento, CA

On June 21, 2025, members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Greater Sacramento, CA, celebrated birthdays with six children at Saint John’s Women and Children’s Shelter. About 15 Sai volunteers and 45 shelter children participated in a joyful afternoon filled with games, gifts, decorations, and cupcakes. A highlight was the hand painting using herbal henna, which delighted both kids and adults. The event fostered connection, laughter, and love. Volunteers left feeling grateful for the opportunity to serve and uplift the shelter community through heartfelt celebration and shared joy.
November 21, 2025

A Garland of Interfaith Participation: St. Louis, MO

The Sri Sathya Sai Center of Greater St. Louis, MO, affirmed its role as a pillar in the interfaith community by participating in two major summer 2025 events: the Festival of Faiths in St. Louis, and the inaugural Interfaith Festival in St. Charles. Drawing hundreds, these gatherings allowed the Center to build bridges, share Sathya Sai Baba’s message of love and unity, and experience positive responses from the community. The Center's deep commitment to interfaith collaboration—recognized by the Interfaith Partnership—continues through diverse activities, including hosting leaders, interfaith walks, and vital youth engagement.
November 21, 2025

Life Comes Full Circle - Feeding the Needy: Lake Washington, WA

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Lake Washington, WA, have been engaged in a service that embodies Swami’s teaching that service is the highest form of love. It began with helping to build nearly 150 tiny homes. Members now serve residents monthly with hot Indian meals, cookies baked by SSE children, and preloved clothing. Organized into neighborhood pods, families cook, deliver, and connect with refugees and neighbors. This circle of service transforms both community and hearts, reminding all that “Hands that serve are holier than lips that pray."
November 20, 2025

Monthly Burrito Service-Nourishment with Love: Beaverton, OR

Inspired by the teaching, "Hands that serve are holier than lips that pray," members of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center of Beaverton, OR, have lovingly prepared and delivered 60 fresh, homemade burritos every month, for nearly five years to the Women’s and Children’s Shelter in Portland, OR. This collective effort provides nourishment and comfort to the residents, while bringing great joy to all the volunteers.
November 20, 2025

Second Harvest Food Bank – Addressing Food Insecurity: Orlando, FL

On August 9, 2025, Sathya Sai Baba group members in Orlando, FL, joined hands at Second Harvest Food Bank to sort and repack potatoes to deliver to families in need and send spoiled potatoes as animal feed to a hog farm, living the message: “Service to man is service to God.”
November 20, 2025

Keep Irving Beautiful: Irving, TX

A total of 48 members of Sri Sathya Sai Center of Irving, TX, including SSE students, participated in the Keep Irving Beautiful (KIB) Service activity on 27 September 2025. KIB is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating the community about reducing litter, recycling, and beautifying Irving city and its parks. Picking up trash in T. W. Richardson Grove Park, Sai volunteers had a joyful time and, at the same time, learned a valuable lesson in the importance of keeping Mother Earth clean.
October 28, 2025

Interfaith Dialogue at Center for Spiritual Living: Central San Jose, CA

On August 3, 2025, the Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) hosted an interfaith dialogue with the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Center, Central San Jose, CA. Led by Reverend Marcia Bencala and Sai Center representatives Mohan and Jayanthi Srinivasan, the discussion focused on universal values: love, selfless service, and spiritual unity. Both groups underscored their commitment to daily spiritual practice and inclusivity, with the Sai Center focusing on its service model. Reverend Bencala affirmed a future partnership, celebrating the unifying, transformative power of love and service.
October 25, 2025

Sai Career Connections: Detroit Metro Center, MI

Selecting a career can be overwhelming! To help SSE Group 3 & 4 students (Grades 9-12) find clarity, the Sri Sathya Sai Center Detroit Metro, MI, launched "Sai Career Connections." This unique event leveraged the expertise of Sai professionals to guide youth toward fulfilling careers. Students interacted with engineers, entrepreneurs, doctors, and designers in a supportive environment, focused on building self-confidence and encouraging students to pursue goals with passion and purpose. This project shows how the Sai community can support academic success while reinforcing the principle human values and character make work rewarding.
October 25, 2025