Sewa International - Houston Chapter

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Chapter: Houston, TX

Overview

Sewa International - Houston chapter is the most active Sewa chapters with a wide range of projects and activities covering all dimensions of Sewa – Disaster Relief and Rebuilding, Family Services, ASPIRE tutorials and Volunteering in the local community.

Houston Chapter has been active on the ground early, to help deal with the Coronavirus pandemic situation. We have established a Non-Medical helpline for people in Houston area, Distributing PPE’s (Mask, Sanitizers, Gloves, Thermometers etc.), conducting information & educative webinars for the benefit of community, running home-made masks project involving 60+ volunteers, providing hot meals to first responders and healthcare professional, conducted 18 food drives and distributed 110,000 lbs of food, set-up plasma matching registry, helped senior citizens and international students, partnered with more than 50 local community organization to join forces in responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, Sewa International volunteers with support from broader community worked to provide rescue and relief to the Harvey victims. We built/fixed more than 150 houses and greenhouses in Rosharon, a small community in greater Houston area which was devasted by this hurricane.

Coordinators Details

Nikhil Jain

713-357-8216

info-sdm@sewausa.org

https://www.facebook.com/sewahouston/

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News

Houston non-profit donates protective masks nationwide

24 Sep 2020 8:17 AM

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Doctors hope treatment involving healed patients could help Houston dad recover from COVID-19

24 Sep 2020 8:16 AM

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COVID-19: Indian-origin nonprofit group distributes over 45,000 kgs of food to needy in US

24 Sep 2020 8:16 AM

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https://www.houstonchronicle.com/lifestyle/renew-houston/article/Sewa-volunteer-mans-phone-lines-organizes-plasma-15479483.php

24 Sep 2020 8:15 AM

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Heroes of Houston

2 May 2018 10:00 AM

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Volunteer Puts His Own Troubles On Back Burner To Aid Community: Houston Chronicle

21 Dec 2017 10:00 AM

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Recovery Of Harvey-Hit Places Will Take Time: Sewa International - An Article In American Bazaar Online

6 Dec 2017 10:00 AM

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Hindus Respond To Hurricane Harvey: Published In Hinduism Today

29 Nov 2017 10:00 AM

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Diwali After Harvey - Article In Houston Chronicle

19 Oct 2017 10:00 AM

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Hurricane Harvey - Sewa Press Release

28 Aug 2017 10:00 AM

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Projects

Volunteer Development

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

Family Services

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

Disaster Relief and Rehab

Providing aid to communities hit by COVID-19, Hurricane Harvey and other disasters.

Education Projects

Sewa Houston helps under-served immigrant communities through various programs.

Upcoming Events

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Past events

2 Jan 2021	Sewa Houston - Let's Walk into 2021 - 5K Run/Walk
25 Sep 2020	Sewa: Stop Diabetes Movement Yoga Camp - Sep 2020
5 Sep 2020	Galveston Beach Cleaning 2020
5 Sep 2020	Sewa Day 2020
21 Feb 2020	Sewa: Stop Diabetes Movement Yoga Camp - Feb 2020
24 Nov 2019	Serve Houston @ Food Bank - November 2019
16 Nov 2019	Family Services Workshop - Recent Trends in Teen Drug Use
1 Nov 2019	Sewa: Stop Diabetes Movement Yoga Camp - Nov 2019
19 Oct 2019	Serve Houston Oct 2019
28 Sep 2019	Sewa Day Houston 2019
8 Sep 2019	HELP 2019 - Sewa International Houston Chapter
20 Jul 2019	Sewa Houston - Serve at Rosharon
13 Jul 2019	Womens workshop on Emotional and Mental Health for Families
2 Mar 2019	Sewa Dancing Stars
22 Feb 2019	Sewa : Stop Diabetes Movement Yoga Camp - Feb 2019
30 Sep 2018	Sewa Houston - Help 2018
14 Sep 2018	Sewa Houston: Stop Diabetes Movement Camp - Sep 2018
11 Sep 2018	Public Policy and Public Health
13 May 2018	SERVE HOUSTON - MAY 2018 MOTHERS DAY EVENT
8 Apr 2018	RAISING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY CHILDREN
24 Feb 2018	BOLLYWOOD EXPRESS A MUSICAL JOURNEY
16 Feb 2018	SEWA HOUSTON: STOP DIABETES MOVEMENT CAMP - FEB 2018
28 Jan 2018	Five Wishes And Essential Documents For The Families

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Awards

Volunteer Houston recognition for Teen Volunteer Kaushiki Tewary 2015

Sewa International Teen Volunteer Kaushiki Tewary was awarded as one of the top 3 youth volunteers in the Greater Houston Area,for her work with local Charities and the Immigrant and refugee programs.

Hindu Youth Award 2016 for Nikhil Jaiswal

Every year, Hindus of Greater Houston (HGH) award an inspiring young volunteer for his/her valuable contribution to community service projects. Sewa volunteer Nikhil Jaiswal received the Hindu Youth Award for his contribution in 2016.

People's Choice Award for Poster at AAPI Health Summit

Sewa International’s “Yoga for Sewa” poster was awarded first Prize in People’s Choice category for its unique and promising concept at first AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander ) Health summit in Houston on Nov 20th 2015.

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