May 2026 Media Articles
Greenhalge Elementary School Free Eye Clinic, Lowell, MA
The Love All Serve All (LASA) Foundation and Sri Sathya Sai Centers of Greater Boston held a free eye clinic on March 7, 2026, at Greenhalge Elementary School in Lowell, MA. Forty-six students received comprehensive exams, and 42 were prescribed glasses, with uninsured families supported at no cost to them. A 30-volunteer team ensured smooth, HIPAA-compliant operations. The clinic was warmly received by the school and families, and deeply appreciated for its strengthening ongoing community service efforts.
Worshiping to Heal Mother Earth, Bronx, NY
The Bronx Sai Group, NY transformed the observance of Aradhana Mahotsavam into a sacred bridge between ancient ritual and modern environmental stewardship. Divine manifestations — vibhuti flowing from photographs and idols for more than a year and a lamp burning miraculously without oil for days — have occurred affirming Sai’s eternal presence. Inspired by His grace, participants have pledged green service initiatives to heal Mother Earth through waste audits, reforestation, water conservation and adopting eco-friendly habits. In this union of worship and service, devotees realized a profound truth, Nature is a divine vesture of God, and to love Nature is to truly love God.
Sai Kitchen Seva, Milwaukee, WI
Sai Kitchen Seva, organized by the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Milwaukee, WI transforms cooking into a spiritual act of service, inspired by Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s teaching, “Service to Man is Service to God.” Volunteers of all ages gather quarterly to prepare and serve meals with devotion at the Guest House of Milwaukee. This hands-on effort fosters unity and compassion while feeding 75–100 guests each session in a manner that honors their dignity. Beyond nourishment, it creates meaningful human connections and personal transformation for volunteers.
Practice English and Rebuild Lives, Seattle, WA
SSSIO-USA members of Seattle, WA, partnered with Volunteers of America to launch PEARL, a program helping Ukrainian refugees gain independence through teaching them conversational English. Following a successful pilot, volunteers conducted 240 virtual classes focusing on practical scenarios like grocery shopping and banking. By providing a supportive environment, the program empowered students to overcome communication barriers, fostering confidence, connection, and hope necessary for their new lives.
Building Beds, Building Bonds, Young Adults, Northern California
Two young adults from SSSIO-USA Northern California Region joined Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) to build and deliver beds for children in need, each experiencing service in a deeply personal way. One volunteer found joy in the craftsmanship of the bed building workshop, staying late to help the core team and connecting with others who shared the spirit of service. The second volunteer participated in both building and delivering beds, witnessing firsthand the dignity, gratitude, and joy of families receiving them.
