The proceeds from 5k run registrations associated with the local public schools in FCPS (Fairfax County Public Schools) were donated back to the schools so that the funds can be put to use towards STEM/STEAM programs at respective schools. Alternatively the public schools can also choose to support a cause/campaign that Asha-Jyothi is executing. The […]

Asha-Jyothi (AJ) sprung to action to provide COVID relief in this extremely dire situation of second wave of COVID-19 spread in India. Despite several hurdles AJ successfully distributed 300 Oxygen Concentrators (OCs) which was the need of the hour. AJ Team immediately called and emailed multiple vendors and ordered OCs. AJ team collected requests from […]

Our heartfelt gratitude to all those who trusted Asha-Jyothi in this crucial time to make a difference in the COVID-19 second wave in India. **Please note that some donations might not include corporate matching as they take a few months to remit. In Kind Donations Mission Oxygen – https://www.missionoxygen.org/ Partner Charities Doctors For You- https://doctorsforyou.org/ […]

Feb 20 2020: The Virginia House of Delegates, the Senate and the General Assembly of Commonwealth of Virginia passed a joint resolution commending the work of Asha-Jyothi in local public schools in the counties of Fairfax and Loudon, for generous donations, building innovation labs, inspiring children to be trailblazers, encouraging community to partake in service […]

Announcing the Educate-Innovate Initiative, a “Your Campaign” funded by multi-million dollar private donation that aims to build Innovation Labs, Maker Space facilities and Technology Enhancements in partnership with local public schools in USA. AJ plans to sponsor an Innovation lab for one High School each year. In addition, Maker Spaces in 3 Elementary Schools and […]

In honor of the completion of Generation Yuvaa‘s 4th branch, Teen Volunteer Nithika Valluri has compiled a video with some of the Asha Jyothi Youth Leadership volunteers who fundraised for the construction of the building. Huge thank you to Mahika & Nithika Valluri, Abhinav Varre, Neha Challapalli, Shivani & Roshni Puli, Akshadha Lagisetti, and Akshay […]

Here are the photo albums of Asha-Jyothi 5K Run from its first year, 2009 till date for every city Year Fairfax Fremont Kansas City 2009 2010 2011 Vol Pics, Album2 2012 Vol Pics, Album1, Album2, Album3, Album4, Album5 2013 Vol Pics, Album 5K, Post Run, Fun Run, 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 COVID […]

As part of social responsibility, many companies do corporate matching, typically 1:1 but sometimes more. Its simple how it works, you give $5, company donates $5. Asha-Jyothi gets $10. The list of matching companies is ever growing, please contact AJ to help initiate the matching process at your employer. Please check individual company’s matching policy […]

Dear Principals and Faculty Members,Good Morning! My name is Malini Puli and I am one of the founders of Asha-Jyothi, a local non-profit organization founded 17 years ago in 2003.  A few highlights and background about Asha-Jyothi thus far, 100% volunteer based organization, run by passionate people, parents who work full time and yet driven […]