Suvidha International Foundation, in partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, organized a Free Speech and Debate Program for 4th to 8th-grade students, supported by the Rancho Cordova City’s Community Enhancement Fund. The program aimed to instill crucial life skills in students, including research, writing, critical thinking, organization, persuasion, conflict resolution, and communication. Eligible participants included students from specific schools in Rancho Cordova and resident students in the city. The program encompassed separate Speech and Debate camps conducted over Zoom in two sessions, with training provided by experienced high schoolers and additional volunteers serving as judges.

Camp#1 had 25 participants in Speech and 28 in Debate, while Camp#2 had 26 participants in Speech and 22 in Debate. Competitions were held virtually for Camp#1 and in-person for Camp#2, showcasing participants’ acquired skills. Councilmember Siri Pulipati congratulated winners, presented trophies for the Speech Program, and acknowledged participants in the debate competition. Suvidha International Foundation successfully trained 101 students in grades 4th through 8th, with 83 actively participating in the competitions. Trophies and cash prizes were awarded to top performers in both the Speech and Debate Programs.

In partnership with the City of Rancho Cordova, Suvidha International Foundation and Overseas Volunteers for a Better India (OVBI) organized the Diwali Festival, commonly known as the “Festival of Lights,” in Rancho Cordova, near Sacramento, California. The event aimed to celebrate the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance, fostering unity and positivity across diverse communities. Held on November 5, 2023, the festival drew over two thousand participants, including City of Rancho Cordova Councilmembers Smt. Siri Pulipati and Mr. Garrett Gatewood. The festivities featured a spectacular fireworks display, cultural showcases with dance and music performances, a costume competition, children’s carnival games organized by the Art of Living Foundation, a festive photo booth sponsored by Mallika Decors, mouth-watering delicacies from local vendors, family-friendly activities like henna painting, and more. 

Key organizers, including Suvidha International Founder and President Mr. Bhaskar Vempati, Shobha Rao, Vandna Sharma, and Venu Acharya, expressed gratitude to the City of Rancho Cordova, sponsors, performers, volunteers, and attendees. Mr. Vempati specifically thanked the City for supporting the event with measure H funds, emphasizing its crucial role in the celebration’s success. Appreciation was extended to sponsors, including Reliance SuperMart, Bakery Bites, SMUD, and others, for their contributions. The event’s success was attributed to the dedication of volunteers, and special acknowledgments were given to individuals such as Sam Bernet for providing the sound system, Ganesh for photography, Priya for event videos, Sriram for drone videos, and Venkat Nagam for crafting a beautifully written article on Diwali celebrations. The event co-organizer, Mr. Venu Acharya, acknowledged the sponsors, food vendors, businesses, non-profit stalls, and the henna stall for their valuable contributions. In closing, Vandna Sharma, the event co-organizer, extended her thanks to cultural performers, costume competition participants, and all volunteers for their commitment to preserving and sharing cultural heritage, making the Diwali Celebrations a vibrant and joyous occasion.

Suvidha International Foundation organized two Summer Camps featuring a wide array of educational programs, including Speech and Debate Programs, a Python Coding class, Introductory Spanish sessions, and an extensive range of Mathematics courses encompassing IM1, IM2, IM3, PreCalculus, and Vedic Mathematics. Camp#1 occurred in June 2023, while Camp#2 was held in July 2023. These Summer Camps, hosted by Suvidha International Foundation, served a dual purpose: not only did they facilitate skill development among students, but they also made significant contributions to fundraising for the organization’s charitable service initiatives. Furthermore, the dedicated young tutors who volunteered their time accrued valuable volunteering hours and stood eligible for recommendations for the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards. With an impressive attendance of nearly one hundred fifty students, these programs provided invaluable skills and knowledge. Twenty-five enthusiastic youth volunteers conducted the classes, ensuring a high-quality learning experience. The proceeds from the camps will play a pivotal role in supporting the education of five girl children in the upcoming 2023-24 academic year, underlining the Foundation’s commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of young learners. Several of the youth volunteers received Presidential Volunteer Service Awards.