Sri Sathya Sai International Organization - USA

Nine women members of the Sri Sathya Sai Group of Orlando gathered on Ladies’ Day and discovered immense joy in creating affirmation jars for children served by the Children’s Home Society. The beautiful jars not only contained candies and treats, but encouraging notes for the children to brighten their day and uplift their spirits. Through their sweet thoughtful gifts, women of the Sai Group exemplified the impact of small acts of generosity.

The Sri Sathya Sai Baba Abode of Supreme Peace (Prashanti Nilayam) in Tracy, CA brings together young adults, Sai Spiritual Education students and other Sai volunteers every Saturday to prepare and serve meals to the homeless. Recently, beyond serving brunch, Sai volunteers have begun to provide professional skills coaching to help the homeless secure employment. Volunteers have, in turn, been deeply moved by the gratitude, contentment and resilience the homeless have demonstrated through all their life challenges.

Sai Spiritual Education students of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Greater St. Louis, MO, embarked on an exciting multi-faith journey to various places of worship where they learned about diverse beliefs, traditions and ways of worship. The children discovered that while people may express their spirituality in diverse ways, the underlying principles are universal such as love, seeing God in all and the spirit of service. They also had a deeper appreciation of Sri Sathya Sai Baba's profound message that "there is only one religion, the religion of love".

Young Adults (YAs) from the Sri Sathya Sai Centers in Chicagoland organized the annual summer school for K-8 children in Chicago, focused on science, math, gardening, writing, crafts and music. Volunteers kept the children engaged by adapting to their interests and through hands-on projects and fun activities. The YAs felt gratitude being able to help the children overcome challenges, build their confidence and achieve their goals. 

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Northeast Atlanta have been diligently clearing up litter along the road in Forsyth County designated to their care. The Adopt-A-Road initiative not only benefits the community but is also a rewarding bonding experience for Sai volunteers, who take great pride and delight in maintaining the cleanliness of their adopted road.

The Sri Sathya Sai Center of Detroit Metro participated in the Farmington Founders Festival Parade to raise awareness of the SSSIO's service mission and its embrace of human values. During the parade, Sai Center members joyfully carried signs illustrating human values and engaged the crowds with uplifting songs promoting friendship, love and unity within the community.