This Service was started in 2004 as a way to help our own Chinmaya community by serving hot tea & snacks during Sunday Bala Vihar sessions. This evolved into a booth at the San Jose Bala Vihar location serving Tea, Coffee, Idli/Sambar; Lemon rice, samosa & and other snacks provided by volunteers.
Many volunteers take an active role in managing this operation. All earnings go towards new building fund and other Mission projects. We have raised more than $80,000 since 2004. This is a grass-roots effort to participate in new building project and great way to stay connected to mission. Everyone has the opportunity to serve and connect with the community. Please participate by signing to bring tea or snacks on Sundays. Sign up with any volunteers below during Bala Vihar hours or by emailing to the contact below. This “service is for our members by our members”.
Gurudev says in the pledge, “We live honestly the noble life of sacrifice and service, producing more than what we consume and giving more than what we take”. Hence our motto,
“Take what you need, donate what you can”
Fremont Contact: Padmanabha Nallur
Location:Washington High School, 38442 Fremont Blvd Fremont, CA 94536
Time: Saturday 1pm-4pm
San Jose Contact: Narayan Venkatachalam
Location: Chinmaya Sandeepany, 10160 Clayton Rd, San Jose, CA 95127
Time: Saturday 9am-1pm and Sunday 9am to 3pm
To volunteer, please pick a date and a timeslot that works for you.
San Ramon Contact: Arti Kapoor
Location: California High School, 9870 Broadmoor Drive, San Ramon, CA 94583
Time: Saturday 3:30-4:30pm
