Sri Sathya Sai International Organization - USA

Students from the North Central Region Sai Spiritual Education (SSE) program began their school year by practicing gratitude. SSE students from Milwaukee, WI, and Detroit, MI, handcrafted gratitude cards for police and school security officers to honor their role in ensuring the safety of their community. By visiting police stations and delivering personal messages, these young citizens learned to acknowledge the often-unseen sacrifices of others, demonstrating that character building begins with simple, heartfelt appreciation for those who ensure their safety.

Geetha Bhatt’s journey of service through fabric recycling, knitting, and empowering women reflects the power of small, purposeful actions. From creating tote bags for shelters to teaching mothers to crochet for income, her initiatives inspire sustainability, community, and love. Guided by Swami’s teachings, Geetha’s efforts uplift others, showing that meaningful change begins with dedication, creativity, and a heart full of service. Each step, no matter how small, creates lasting impact, spreading grace and positivity in every community she touches.

The Lake Washington SSE celebrated their SSE Annual Day on June 21, 2025, with the theme "Love is the Way." Following an uplifting procession with Vedic chants and devotional singing, students presented their heartwarming exhibition. The younger children used interactive games to demonstrate values, while the older groups showcased discernment and harmony using examples from Ramayana. The oldest SSE students, after studying world faiths, concluded that all religions lead to love and unity. They also debuted the Sai Center Orchestra. The event affirmed the transformative power of SSE for 180 attendees.

On September 13, 2025, 54 members of the Sri Sathya Sai Baba Centers of SE Denver and Boulder joined the Shirdi Sai Baba Temple of the Rockies to celebrate Sathya Sai Baba’s 100th birthday with 100-Minutes of Bhajans (Sacred Songs). The public outreach event united diverse cultural and faith communities in devotion, beginning with a birthday song, a video on Sathya Sai Baba’s life, and uplifting bhajans led by young adults. Over 100 attendees enjoyed a lovingly prepared dinner and heartfelt fellowship. The Temple honored participants with orange scarves and recognized a senior Sai Center member, the Temple’s architect. The evening radiated unity, gratitude, and Sathya Sai Baba’s message of “Love All, Serve All.”

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.

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.