Friends of Trees: Beaverton, OR

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Beaverton, OR, partnered with Friends of Trees on February 22, 2025, to plant 30 trees to counter deforestation and combat climate change. The tree planting activity also aligned with the SSSIO's (Sri Sathya Sai International Organization) global One Million Sai Trees initiative. Sai Center members expressed their joy in feeling a deeper connection with Nature and reflected on environmental stewardship as a path to realizing Divinity within Creation.
May 19, 2025

Ramadan Iftar Dinner: Dallas, TX

In the spirit of interfaith harmony, the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Dallas, TX, hosted a Ramadan Iftar dinner on March 15, 2025, at the Community Unitarian Universalist Church in Plano, TX. About 100 people attended, including 40 guests from the Dialogue Institute of Dallas, The Mayor and the Police Lieutenant of Plano also graced the occasion. The program included an open house featuring the Dallas Sai Center service activities, presentations on the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba and the significance of Ramadan, and a musical offering by the young adults. The event ended with the Iftar dinner lovingly served by Sai volunteers.
May 19, 2025

Sorting and Packing Surplus Medical Supplies: Pittsburgh, PA

For more than a decade, the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Pittsburgh, PA, has volunteered monthly at Global Links, a nonprofit founded in 1989 that distributes surplus medical supplies to under-resourced communities. Sai volunteers sort and pack medical supplies for overseas shipment and assemble personal care kits for local needs. They find contributing to Global Links' mission of improving health globally and locally, immensely rewarding. Global Links staff are grateful for the Sai Center's constant dedication and valuable partnership.
May 19, 2025

Honoring Community Partners: South Houston, TX

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.
April 11, 2025

Regional Medical Camp: St. Louis, MO

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.
April 11, 2025

Sai 100 Blessed Blanket Project: North Central Region

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.
April 11, 2025