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Chapter: Chicago, IL

Sewa Chicago is an active Sewa chapters with a wide range of projects and activities like Sponsor A Child, Leadership Development program for Youth, Stop Diabetes Movement, Raising Awareness on volunteerism, Diwali Food Drive.
 
This chapter continues to grow and help families in the Chicago Area regardless of color gender, race, religion, or national identity all around the year. All are encouraged to participate, volunteer, and donate to this growing chapter. 

Chapter Coordinator
Dipti Desai

(847) 664-9144

Nags Rajaraman

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

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Projects


Family Services

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


Sponsor a child

Project to support education of children from under served communities in India for $240 per year.


Volunteer Development

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


Disaster Relief

Provide relief and rehabilitation during disaster.

Upcoming Events

    • 7 Dec 2024
    • 12:00 AM
    • 31 Oct 2025
    • 11:59 PM
    • In-Person and Online
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    Sewa Chicago LEAD 2025

    (LEAD - Leadership, Education And Development) 

    Youth Engagement Program for High School Students 

    Eligibility for LEAD: Incoming and Current High Schoolers (Grades 8-12)

    Eligibility for Design To Lead (DTL): Minimum 1 year experience with LEAD and currently in Grade 9 or above

    Program Dates : December 2024 to October 2025

    Selection Criteria: Due to limited available seats, enrollment will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Open to all nationalities, religious and ethnic backgrounds. Applicants who opt for the Design To Lead (DTL) program will go through screening to determine selection and final team placement

    Registration Fee: $100 per student. $75 for each sibling

    Registration Deadline: Sunday, November 24, 2024

    Sewa Milan - LEAD Kickoff: Saturday, December 7, 2024

    Commitment: All participants should exhibit commitment to the values of Sewa and act with integrity and discipline always. Each participant is expected to commit to at least 100 hours of volunteering. Parents need to commit to being the activity coordinator for at least 2 activities during the program and need to continuously support their children. Each DTL participant needs to commit to consistent participation in the weekly learning sessions. Parents of DTL participants need to be a mentor for their child's team on a rotational basis.

    Benefits: As part of the LEAD program, young adults are provided with opportunities to participate and / or lead various activities and to earn volunteering hours. Sewa International will provide certificates as well as a recommendation for The President's Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) for qualified participants. Volunteering hours accumulated through LEAD activities will only be counted.

    Here is a sample list of activities:

    1. Environment and Sustainability

    2. Health Drives

    3. Food Drives

    4. DIY initiatives

    5. Design To Lead (DTL) - Apply design thinking to identify a social issue, develop solutions, and implement them

    6. Fundraising to support Sewa Projects and local organizations

    7. Holistic individual development including career, yoga and meditation

    All LEAD participants are required to sign the waiver during registration to be able to participate.

    For general questions, please refer to the FAQ here.

    Contact lead-chicago@sewausa.org for any questions.