Manav Rungta
Co-founder & President
2017—PresentA Houston nonprofit with a global heart · Est. 2017
Practical help.
Lasting change.
We teach useful skills, open doors to opportunity, and help communities build stronger futures—from Houston to rural India.
Technology. Together.Small lessons.
Everyday independence.
Everyday independence.
THREE CO-FOUNDERS. ONE SHARED PURPOSE.
Led by family.
Built for community.
Technology✦Education✦Housing✦Opportunity✦Community
01 / About
We believe support should be useful, human, and lasting.
Our mission
Helping Others Smile teaches and eases the lives of others through practical programs, creating a more knowledgeable, independent, and connected society.
Our vision
A world where knowledge, technology, and community support are within reach—so people of every age and background can move forward with confidence.
Leadership
Founded in Houston in 2017 by Manav Rungta, Manasi Rungta, and Manya Rungta. A family-led foundation with a growing team of people who care.
Manasi Rungta
Co-founder & President
2017—Present
Manya Rungta
Co-founder & President
2017—Present
Aradhya Jauhari
Executive Director
2025—Present
Shubh Agrawal
Associate Director
2026—Present02 / Our core programs
Opening doors.
Changing everyday lives.
Education, digital access, and stable homes: practical work that helps people build confidence and independence.
From the lesson to everyday life
Your device
Step-by-step help
A useful reminder
Technology Class
Helping seniors feel confident, connected, and independent in a digital world.
Explore the programFour skills. One confident voice.
Speak
Listen
Read
Write
English Class
More confidence in conversation. More independence in everyday life.
Explore the programYour learning toolkit
Watch
Read
Practice
Technology App
A little guidance, right when you need it.
Explore the programTwo distinct areas of support
Permanent homes
Student devices
Adopt a Village
A safer home. A stronger start. A future with more possibility.
Explore the programA foundation for financial understanding
Investments
Brokerage
Risk & return
Investing Fundamentals
Financial knowledge for the next generation.
Explore the program03 / Learning Library
Help is just
one play away.
Watch free step-by-step lessons for Android, iPhone and iPad, and computers. Open or print guided manuals whenever you need a refresher. Our app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
App Store & Google Play · Direct download links coming soon
Open the learning libraryiPhone / iPadGuided lessons
ComputerVideos + manuals
04 / Service takes many forms
Community Outreach
Our wider community work extends beyond our core programs—supporting education, wellbeing, culture, and connection through service.
Care for our shared environment
Greenify the World
Small acts of care for a greener future.
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Connection across generations
Helping Senior Citizens Smile
Time together makes a difference.
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Education across borders
Tutoring in India
Personal support for a student’s next step.
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A tradition of service
MD Anderson Volunteer Leadership
Showing up for the community through volunteering.
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Reflection & community
Spiritual Workshops
Space to reflect, learn, and connect.
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Culture brings us together
Musical Evenings
An evening of music. A shared sense of community.
Read more ↗India House HoustonYoung Volunteer Award
Three siblings. A shared commitment to service.22nd Annual India House Gala · 2026
Awards & recognition
A decade of service.
A shared honor.
2026 Young Volunteer Award · India House Houston
India House Houston honored our three co-founders and presidents—Manav, Manasi, and Manya Rungta—with Young Volunteer Awards for their dedication to education and community service.
The recognition celebrates 10 years of teaching Technology Class, 5 years of English Class, and their ongoing volunteer support for India House events, planning, and community initiatives.
We are grateful to India House and the community we serve. This honor strengthens our commitment to keep showing up, sharing knowledge, and helping others smile.
05 / Community voices
Patience becomes confidence.
01“The volunteer work of educating seniors and others by Manav, Manasi and Manya is commendable. It is very rare that we find an entire family, especially the kids, serving the community with dedication.”
Pushpa Desai
02“Before the class, I did not know how to make a phone call or send a message, but these kids taught me how to do it. Even my children do not teach me patiently like this.”
Mike Chapman
03“You are doing such a noble cause by teaching us seniors to use technology with patience. I have also learned how to transfer pictures from Google Photos to USB.”
Bhanumati Shah
04“Teaching technology to seniors is a challenge, and teaching it online is an even greater challenge. You do it with lots of happiness and patience.”
Paru McGuire
06 / In collaboration
07 / Get involved
Bring your time,
talent, or support.
Want to volunteer, partner with us, join a class, or help fund a project? Start a conversation with the foundation.
Email the foundation