Sri Sathya Sai International Organization - USA

Marking over four decades of dedicated collaboration, the Sri Sathya Sai Center of South Houston, TX, held a special celebration on December 14, 2024, to honor its community partners. The SSSIO (Sri Sathya Sai International Organization) members, along with their partners, have jointly provided invaluable service to the Houston community, including feeding the hungry, offering medical care, and implementing environmental initiatives. The event featured reflections from partner organizations, expressions of gratitude and commitment to future collaborations, and uplifting musical performances by Sai Spiritual Education students.

In October 2024, SSSIO (Sri Sathya Sai International Organization) volunteers offered free medical services to over 100 diverse residents, including Afghan immigrants in St. Louis, MO. The services included flu shots, blood tests, various health screenings, and preventive education. Guests also participated in yoga and mindfulness sessions, received complimentary nutritious lunch, and children were given backpacks. Volunteers expressed deep satisfaction in serving the guests.

Spearheaded by the Sai Spiritual Education children of the SSSIO-USA, North Central Region, the Sai 100 Blessed Blankets project unites SSSIO (Sri Sathya Sai International Organization) members of all ages in the Region to craft comforting fleece blankets for children in pediatric healthcare facilities. These blankets, made with love and compassion, offer both physical and emotional warmth to distressed young patients. Inspired by Sri Sathya Sai Baba's Centennial Celebrations the project has already surpassed its initial goal of 100 blankets with His Grace.

Fifteen SSSIO volunteers from Northern California hosted a community eyeglasses distribution event at the Stockton Shelter for the Homeless, CA to administer basic eye tests and provide reading glasses to 80 individuals. The event significantly improved the lives of attendees, many of whom expressed deep gratitude for the improved ability to see.

This initiative beautifully reflects Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s core values of love, service and compassion, reinforcing the Sai mission to "Love All, Serve All" while also emphasizing environmental consciousness. By opting for eco-friendly packaging and nutritious organic food choices, the initiative aligns with the urgent need to care for the planet while serving humanity.

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Seattle Eastside, WA, conducted a resume workshop for Ukrainian refugees, offering insights into the U.S. job market and personalized resume guidance. Refugees, with diverse professional backgrounds, gained confidence in their job prospects. In the process, language was identified as a significant barrier, so volunteers plan to launch a Conversational English Tutoring Program in February 2025. SSSIO volunteers aim to continue to empower refugees in their journey towards self-sufficiency.