Sri Sathya Sai International Organization - USA

Sai volunteers from the Seattle area, led by the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Lake Washington, WA, launched a very unique Envirocare project to rescue 3,000 fragile maple seedlings from the forest floor. These young seedlings, vulnerable to natural threats, were carefully dug up, their delicate roots intact, and transplanted into trays, then moved to a volunteer's home for nurturing. Once grown, they will be planted along nature trails, to enhance the native tree population. 

On April 26, 2025, members of the Sri Sathya Sai Centers of Southeast Denver and Boulder, CO, collaborated with Heather Gardens Community residents to celebrate Earth Day and welcome spring by planting beautiful flowers. They organized a Walk for Values, joyously carrying signs with values like Peace and Love, which evoked enthusiastic reactions from passersby. The event fostered community spirit and spread Sri Sathya Sai Baba's message of love and service.

When disaster strikes, how do you offer comfort from afar? Following the devastating Los Angeles wildfires in January 2025, the Ladies' Group of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Detroit Metro, MI, found a heartfelt way to help by creating beautifully hand-painted bags filled with essential hygiene items which brought a much-needed sense of dignity and hope to women survivors. Their simple act of compassion showed how service can transcend distance and deliver a touching message of love and solidarity. 

During Memorial Day weekend 2025, the SSSIO-USA Mid-Central Region held its annual retreat in St. Louis, MO, themed "Shine with Sai." In addition to Dr. Ramadevi Sankaran inspiring attendees with stories of medical camp service worldwide and integrating Sai into one's daily life, Sai devotees knitted 100 baby caps for needy families as part of a SAI 100 service project. They were also uplifted by the devotional singing, and enjoyed engaging presentations by SSE children and a skit by the young adults with impactful messages. Participants left the retreat, spiritually uplifted and recharged, determined to shine with Sai through love and service.