Archive · 5 Jan 2026
Chicago Families Connect with Indian Roots in Visakhapatnam
Some families from Chicago, who have Indian roots, went to Visakhapatnam in India.
They wanted their children to learn about Indian culture and help others.
They visited schools and did many good things like teaching, setting up clean water systems, and organizing medical camps.
They also gave food and other essential items to the students.
The families felt it was important for their children to understand how lucky they are and to give back to the country their parents came from.
They worked with organizations like the Akshaya Patra Foundation to help even more children.
Families from Chicago visited Visakhapatnam to connect their children with Indian roots and culture.
They participated in community service activities in government schools, including teaching and organizing medical camps.
Prashanth Reddy and his children, along with the Arora family, were involved in the initiative.
They installed RO plants for clean drinking water and supplied daily essentials to students.
The families appreciated the work of the Akshaya Patra Foundation and Touch Stone Charities in supporting the schools.
- Who
- Families from Chicago, including Prashanth Reddy and Kelly Arora, along with their children
- What
- A trip to connect with Indian roots and culture, involving community service in government schools
- When
- Not specified
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Why
- To make children understand Indian roots, culture, and the importance of giving back
- Families
- Prashanth Reddy and Kelly Arora families
- Origin
- Chicago, USA
- Destination
- Visakhapatnam, India
- Activities
- Community service, teaching, medical camps, installing RO plants
- Schools Visited
- Zilla Parishad High School, Vellanki and Mandal Parishad Primary High School, Boddapalem
- Organizations Supported
- Akshaya Patra Foundation, Touch Stone Charities
- Children Involved
- Rohan Reddy (14), Saaya Reddy (10), Ahna Arora (14), Elina Arora, Daiven Arora