Southern California Wildfire – SSSIO Relief Efforts

It has been truly heartbreaking to witness the tremendous devastation in and around the Los Angeles area in Southern California. We are reminded of the words of our teacher, Sri Sathya Sai Baba: “Seeing a person in distress and expressing verbal sympathy is not compassion. Compassion must express itself in action to relieve the suffering.” SSSIO-USA has been working tirelessly to support impacted families and communities. To participate in these efforts, read here.

The main objective of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization ... is to help humanity recognize its inherent divinity.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba, January 6, 1975

The Sri Sathya Sai Organization of USA is a non-denominational, voluntary organization of over 200 centers located in all 50 states and coordinated by the Sri Sathya Sai Council of America established in 1975. It is part of the Sri Sathya Sai International Organization (SSSIO) based in 126 countries. Its members come from all faiths and share a common purpose: to reach the ultimate goal of realization of their innate divinity by practicing love, self reflection, and selfless service.

The members of the Sri Sathya Sai Organization of USA strive toward the transformation of the heart through the expression of love in action, and join with members in over 2000 centers around the world in practicing the inspiring lessons of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Membership is free and open to all.

Sri Sathya Sai Centers in the USA provide a space for spiritual meetings of like-minded individuals, a communion of god-desiring people of all faiths. The goal of participation is ultimately the transformation of self and society. In Sai Centers sincere seekers, students of spirituality and service-minded volunteers gather for spiritual singing, devotional spiritual activities, participation in community service activities, and to study the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba.

Featured Articles

Serving at God’s Pantry: Lexington, KY

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Lexington, KY, have been volunteering at God’s Pantry Food Bank several times a year for more than two decades. They sort and repack donated food that is shipped to food banks and meal programs serving impoverished communities across the state.
February 10, 2025

Sowing Seeds of Love: SE Denver, CO

Members of the Sathya Sai Baba Center of SE Denver, CO, gathered to plant a tree and a variety of colorful flowers at the Grace United Methodist Church. They were inspired by the sincere efforts of a spirited six-year-old SSE child whose love for nature deeply touched everyone.
February 10, 2025

SSE Children Assemble 100 Backpacks for Homeless Youth: New Jersey

SSE students of the Sri Sathya Sai Groups of Scotch Plains and Central New Jersey, with generous donations from group members, filled 100 backpacks with school supplies for homeless youth at the Covenant House. The gifts were meant to encourage these often-forgotten youth in their educational aspirations.
February 10, 2025

Clean the World: Orlando, FL

The Sri Sathya Sai Group of Orlando, FL, volunteers at Clean the World, a nonprofit that recycles discarded hotel soaps which are then shipped to impoverished communities worldwide. By making available recycled soap bars, millions of children have been saved from possible death due to preventable diseases arising from unclean conditions. SSE students, inspired by its impact, actively participate in this life-saving initiative, which also reinforces the importance of cleanliness and selfless service.
January 20, 2025

Healing Cards: Detroit, MI

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Detroit Metro, MI, deliver healing cards with uplifting messages to hospitalized patients. Volunteers, from children to elders, create cards with positive affirmations and prayers to uplift patients' spirits and potentially aid their recovery. The project brings joy to both card makers and recipients, reminding everyone of the power of kindness and the importance of good health.
January 20, 2025

Health Screening Camps: South Houston, TX

Sri Sathya Sai Center of South Houston, TX, organized two health screening camps, one for 160 Afghan refugees; and another for 40 residents of Pearland, TX. Thirty Sai volunteers worked alongside other community partners including a local interfaith ministry, a church and residents from a medical school. The camps provided an array of health screening services, nutritional advice, immunizations and physician consultations.
January 20, 2025

Meals from the Heart at Ronald McDonald House: Louisville, KY

Members of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Louisville, KY, including SSE students, volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana, to lovingly prepare and serve a meal to families living away from home while seeking medical treatment for their children. Volunteers reflect on feeling gratified in bringing some respite to families at a critical time in their lives.
January 20, 2025

Birthday Cheer for Memory Care Patients: Manhattan, NY

Sai Volunteers of the Sri Sathya Sai Center of Manhattan, NY, visit patients at a memory care unit at a local hospital every last Saturday of the month, where they cheer the patients with music and dance, and celebrate the patients’ birthdays. Volunteers reflect on being uplifted and deeply impacted by the time they spend with the patients.
December 18, 2024