Erica Desai may live in Durham, North Carolina, but her family hails from India, and though she may be far away from this beautiful Asian country, she still finds ways to experience Indian culture and community in the United States. Her day job in a health care center specializing in heart and cardiovascular care takes up much of her time, but in the spare time she has, she volunteers for many community organizations with Hindu principles and practices. These include the BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, the Vraj Camp, and the Vallabh Youth Organization. All three of these organizations promote community wellness and focus especially on enriching the lives of children and teens in the Hindu community in the area.
The BAPS is an organization that promotes spirituality, Indian culture, and social service around the world. Desai finds that working with the BAPS helps her feel connected to her culture and meet other Americans with Indian backgrounds, as well as helping others in need. She also really enjoys working with the Vraj Camp and Vallabh, both of which focus more specifically on youth activities, because she is passionate about connecting with kids and sharing the many wonderful aspects of Indian culture with them. Outside of volunteering, Desai finds many other small ways to connect with her roots. She enjoys keeping up with news in the Indian community around the world. Cooking is another one of her passions, so cooking Indian food is a fun way for Erica Desai to feel connected to her culture and her family.
The BAPS is an organization that promotes spirituality, Indian culture, and social service around the world. Desai finds that working with the BAPS helps her feel connected to her culture and meet other Americans with Indian backgrounds, as well as helping others in need. She also really enjoys working with the Vraj Camp and Vallabh, both of which focus more specifically on youth activities, because she is passionate about connecting with kids and sharing the many wonderful aspects of Indian culture with them. Outside of volunteering, Desai finds many other small ways to connect with her roots. She enjoys keeping up with news in the Indian community around the world. Cooking is another one of her passions, so cooking Indian food is a fun way for Erica Desai to feel connected to her culture and her family.