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Spreading Warmth Through Human Connection

Volunteer With Us!

Join us at The Surya Initiative in our mission to foster joy and companionship in nursing homes through engaging events and programs.

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Our Mission

Inspired by the Sanskrit word Surya, meaning “the Sun,” The Surya Initiative was created to spread warmth, life, and vitality to underserved nursing home communities by fostering meaningful human connection, enhancing emotional well-being, and reducing social isolation through intentional, volunteer-driven programs that promote joy, connection, and compassion to all the seniors residing in nursing homes.

Our Tenants

Joy

Restoring Emotional Well-Being 

We believe that moments of joy, sparked through music, shared memories, games, and laughter, are essential to emotional health. Our programs are intentionally designed to create uplifting experiences that restore a sense of happiness, purpose, and vitality among nursing home residents.

Connection

Reducing Social Isolation 

We believe that genuine connection is fostered through consistent presence, intentional conversation, sharing stories, fun activities, and nurturing support which build long-lasting friendships in our communities and reduce social isolation.  

Compassion

Reviving the Community

We believe that compassionate service, when community members come together to organize and carry out these events, not only benefits seniors in need but also revives our community as a whole by reinforcing a culture of service and collective support of each other. 

Our Initiatives

Upcoming Events

Our Weekly Senior Hangout
Our Weekly Senior Hangout
Multiple Dates
Jan 03, 2026, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM EST
Brookdale Senior Living,
North Carolina, USA

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