Sewa International - Bay Area Chapter

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Chapter: Bay Area, CA

Overview

Sewa Bay Area is one of the most active Sewa chapters with a wide range of projects and activities like Case Management, Serve community projects partnered with local nonprofits, the Lead high school community service program, and a summer mentorship for college students. This chapter continues to grow and help families in the San Francisco Bay Area regardless of color gender, race, religion, or national identity. All are encouraged to participate, volunteer, and donate to this growing chapter.

Coordinator

Guru Prasad

Joint Coordinators

- Rajesh Shastry

- Utpal Dixit

bayarea@sewausa.org

203 USA SEWA (203 872 7392)

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The Sewa International, Bay Area , CA Chapter invites enthusiast individuals to come forward and help us in our initiatives. Enroll yourself as Volunteer.

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How to give Back?

Sewa Bay Area have some useful ways to give back to your community and make a difference.

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LEAD Bay Area 2019 - Program for High School Students

LEAD is a Sewa International's Youth Engagement Program, engaging High School Students to serve the greater community and experience the joy of giving with compassion to create a positive impact. It introduces socially conscious leadership to young enthusiastic volunteers.

Hereby we invite applications for LEAD 2019 Summer Youth Engagement Program. A great opportunity to meet socially aware community leaders, develop leadership, teamwork and organizational skills, serve community and have fun along the way besides achieving Sewa recognition and USA President’s award. (Go to Registration for more Details ...)

General Eligibility: High School Students (entering 9th - 12th grade) Fellows need to be sincerely committed to the values of Sewa with integrity and discipline.

Selection Criteria: Limited seats, on first come first serve basis. Equal opportunity employer. Open to all nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Registration Fee: $50 / candidate. To pay the costs of the program.

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Relief And Rehabilitation - California Camp Fire

Camp Fire and Its Impact

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Camp-fire which started on November 8, 2018 killed at least 88 people and destroyed 15,000 structures, including homes and businesses. It virtually wiped out the entire town of Paradise, while Concow and Magalia were the other two cities that were severely affected. Nearly 50,000 people were evacuated, and many rendered homeless. It has been deemed the most destructive fire in the history of California. It has affected most of the residents hailing from lower income groups who were not sufficiently insured. More.

DIY Campaign

South Bay Math Tournament

The South Bay Math Tournament (SBMT) is a math tournament founded by a group of high schoolers for the purpose of inciting passion for mathematics within kids of young ages. Read More | Register Here.

Parth Asawa

Relief And Rehabilitation

Sewa Bay Area has been actively helping California Camp Fire victims from immediate relief, to rehabilitation and currently on to rebuilding tiny homes for the victims. Learn more on how you can support.

Family Services

Family services are designed to provide families tools for leading more meaningful fulfilling lives.

Volunteer Development

It is viewed as a unique chance for volunteers and organizations to celebrate their efforts.

Upcoming Events

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Authentic Yoga to Prevent, Control and Manage Diabetes - Register for notification

Start
1 Aug 2019

End
30 Jun 2020

Location
Fremont, San Jose, San Ramon, Saratoga .... in Bay Area, CA

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Sewa International has partnered with Vyasa Houston & Yoga Bharati (US based Yoga Institutes affiliated with S-Vyasa University) to offer this program in U.S.A. through its local chapters to improve public health, in particular those having diabetes and pre-diabetes.

Yoga Workshop Objectives:

Helps pre-diabetic individuals from becoming diabetic (Type II)

Helps diabetic individuals to control and manage their diabetic condition.

Reduce probability of other health complications arising from diabetic conditions.

Reduce diabetic condition from severe to moderate, moderate to mild, and from mild to normal.

Yoga Workshop Includes

Asanas - Yoga postures and stretches

Pranayam & Meditation - Yoga breathing and relaxation

Guidance regarding diet and nutrition from certified Dietician

Basic medical screening prior to the start of Yoga workshopto determine physical fitness to practice yoga.

Concepts of Integrated approach to help individuals change their Life Style

Materials provided to practice

Structure of Yoga Workshop

14 Sessions – each 1.5 hours, 4 days a week(Tue, Thu, Say, Sun)

Locations: Fremont, San Jose, San Ramon, Saratoga ....

Deposite $150 (Payable on first session)

Contact
Seema - 801-471-1729
Email - sdm-bayarea@sewausa.org

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Sewa Bay Area: Dandiya 2019

When
5 Oct 2019

7:00 PM - 11:59 PM

Location
Silver Creek High School, San Jose

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Dandiya for Sewa

Live Music Band by Aastha Group

Best dressed male, female, child prize

Authentic Garba training 7-8pm by Rangeela Raas Rock Studio

Garba flashmob

Breathtaking Gujarati Folk Performance

Food for purchase - Vishnuji ki Rasoi

Photobooth

Free Admission for Kids under 5.

Dandiya Sticks available for purchase onsite.

Location: Silver Creek High School, 3434 Silver Creek Rd, San Jose, CA 95121; Parking info map - refer end of this page

Platinum Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Prize Sponsors

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Looking for an outfit for Dandiya, please checkout at - Radhakrishna Fashions

MinedJewels handcrafted semiprecious gemstone jewelry - discount code 'sewadandia2019'

Ayurbliss- Ayurveda, Physical Therapy and Yoga Wellness Center (San Mateo, CA) Dr. Rucha Kelkar - 949-293-2950

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Sponorship Details

Tickets:

Regular Ticket (From Sept. 16) - $20

Door: Oct 5 - $25

Bulk pricing available for 10+ tickets text - 408-816-0093 or 650-464-7361

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Parking:

Walking directions from parking lot to event will be there onsite

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Authentic Yoga to Prevent, Control and Manage Diabetes

Start
2 Nov 2019

8:00 AM

End
14 Dec 2019

9:30 AM

Location
Santan Dharma Kendra, 3102 Landess Avenue, San Jose, CA

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Yoga for Diabetes workshop

Start
3 Nov 2019

8:00 AM

End
14 Dec 2019

9:30 AM

Location
Santan Dharma Kendra, 3102 Landess Avenue, San Jose, California

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Past events

28 Sep 2019	South Bay Math Tournament 2019
15 Sep 2019	Sewa Bay Area: NatyaSEWA 2019 - Multicultural Dance Extravaganza - Veera
7 Sep 2019	Authentic Yoga to Prevent, Control and Manage Diabetes
7 Sep 2019	Authentic Yoga to Prevent, Control and Manage Diabetes
25 Aug 2019	Sewa Bay Area - Bike/Run/Walk 2019
16 Jun 2019	LEAD 2019 - Summer Youth Engagement Program
9 Jun 2019	Cyclone Fani - Fundraising Talent Show
10 May 2019	Mother's Day - Paint For A Cause
10 May 2019	Eat Out For Sewa - Mother's Day Weekend
13 Apr 2019	Authentic Yoga to Prevent, Control and Manage Diabetes
23 Dec 2018	2018 Holiday Event for Camp Fire Evacuees
1 Dec 2018	Sewa Bay Area Annual Banquet
13 Oct 2018	Sewa Bay Area: Dandiya 2018
15 Sep 2018	Yoga for Diabetes Workshop - Sep 2018
15 Sep 2018	Yoga for Diabetes Workshop
11 Aug 2018	SEWA BAY AREA BIKE-A-THON 2018
12 May 2018	Sewa Bay Area: Stop Diabetes Yoga Workshop 2018
10 Dec 2017	Sewa Bay Area Dance Mela Fundraiser
5 Nov 2017	Sewa bay Area Bike-A-Thon 2017
23 Oct 2017	SDM Yoga Workshop
22 Sep 2017	Sewa Bay Area: Dandiya 2017
18 Aug 2017	Sewa Bay Area: Stop Diabetes Yoga Workshop
1 Aug 2017	Sewa Bay Area: East Bay Lead Community Service Project
1 Aug 2017	Sewa Bay Area: South Bay Lead Community Service Project
30 Jul 2017	Sewa Bay Area: Lead Closing Ceremony
16 Jul 2017	Sewa Bay Area: Serve Community Service Project
9 Apr 2017	Sewa Bay Area 2017 Volunteer Orientation
9 Apr 2017	Sewa Bay Area 2017 Volunteer Orientaion
3 Mar 2017	Sewa Bay Area: Stop Diabetes Movement(SDM)
3 Dec 2016	Sewa Bay Area Annual Banquet
13 Nov 2016	Bay area chapter - bawannkhanee .. Mrignayani tak dance drama
23 Oct 2016	SEWA BAY AREA BIKATHON
1 Oct 2016	SEWA BAY AREA DANDIYA 2016
31 Jul 2016	SEWA BAY AREA: LEAD PROGRAM CLOSING CEREMONY
22 Jul 2016	SEWA BAY AREA: STOP DIABETES MOVEMENT (SDM)
26 Jun 2016	SEWA BAY AREA: SEVATHON
7 May 2016	2016 SEWA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, SAN JOSE, CA
5 Dec 2015	SEWA ANNUAL BANQUET 2015
11 Oct 2015	SEWA BAY AREA INVITES YOU TO DANDIYA AND GARBA 2015