Seeds to Harvest Inc., started by Legacy alumna Praisy Geevarghese, aims to increase educational accessibility to the less fortunate. In an effort to raise awareness and funds for the organization, the National Honor Society plans to host a pickleball tournament on Nov. 6.
“Education has always been a transformative force in my life,” Geevarghese said. “Not just academically, but spiritually and personally. It’s through education that I’ve discovered purpose, learned to serve others and grown in faith. But too many children around the world lose that opportunity because of finances.”
Despite raising more than $3,000 in just eight months of operation, the organization’s success did not come without struggle. Through Geevarghese’s foundation of supportive relatives, she gained the guidance she needed.
“When I first started, I had no idea what I was doing,” Geevarghese said. “I didn’t know where to begin or what starting a nonprofit even involved.”
About 90% of a child’s brain develops from birth to age five, because of this, Geevarghese emphasizes the importance of mental development at a young age to drive her mission.
“What you repeatedly hear and see becomes your truth,” Geevarghese said. “That’s why early investment matters so deeply. It’s a time when children’s hearts and minds are most open to learning, growing and believing in possibilities.”
Before graduating, Geevarghese mentored senior Emily Nguyen, who took over her position as a National Honor Society Officer. Throughout previous years, Nguyen and Geevarghese stayed in contact to discuss future partnerships.
“What she is doing is amazing,” Nguyen said. “As she speaks about and fundraises so much for supplies and resources for schools in India. Seeing the impact she is making, I wanted to help her out.”
In 2024, National Honor Society hosted a pickleball tournament and donated funds to another student’s non-profit organization.
“I wanted to continue that tradition,” Nguyen said, “and I thought what better way than contributing to a Legacy Alumni’s platform.”
Coming from a financially disadvantaged family, Geevarghese gained her vision to help those in need from personal struggles through her childhood.
“I refused to let my circumstances limit my potential,” Geevarghese said, “but the reason I was able to rise above those challenges was because others invested in me. People believed in me, spoke life into me and gave me opportunities to grow.”
