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.
THREE CO-FOUNDERS. ONE SHARED PURPOSE.
Led by family. Built for community.
Technology✦Education✦Housing✦Healthcare✦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.
Our work, in perspective
Years of showing up.
Everyday opportunities to grow.
From a first technology lesson to a book a child can keep, our work turns shared knowledge and generosity into practical support.
- Technology Class
- 10 years
- English Class
- 5 years
- Books donated
- 500+
Teaching since 2016
Learning together since 2021
Across our book-giving efforts
Service milestones as of 2026. Our book total includes 339 collected for Books Between Kids in December 2023.
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, stable homes, and support after a medical visit: 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
Smile Tech Library
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 programA clearer next step after your visit
My next step
Print & keep
Stay informed
Smile Patient Toolkit
After the Visit. Your next step, made clearer.
Explore the program03 / Smile Tech Library
Smile Tech Library app · Since 2020
A little guidance.
Right in your pocket.
Explore Smile Tech Library on the web, or take it with you on iPhone and iPad. Free, step-by-step guidance for the technology you use every day.
- Watch and follow alongVideo lessons for phones, tablets, and computers—pause, replay, and learn at your pace.
- Keep useful guides closeRead or print PDF manuals online, with included offline guides and downloadable manuals in the app.
- Make learning your ownFind a beginner path on the web. Save favorites and track the skills you practice in the app.
Free. No account required. Videos, library updates, and first-time downloads need an internet connection.
04 / Smile Patient Toolkit
Healthcare education · Since 2026
Smile Patient Toolkit
After the Visit. Your next step, made clearer.
Care does not end at the appointment. Find clear areas for your visit plan, medicines, health topics, worksheets, and local help. A new symptom section explains warning signs, when to contact a doctor, and questions to bring to your next visit.
From your visit to everyday life
What comes next?
Choose a place to start.
My care planBring your next steps togetherMy medicinesKeep a list and prepare questionsMy home readingsKeep a record for your care teamWhen to get careNew symptom guides for review
English · Español · हिन्दी
10 practical toolsCare plans, medicines, appointments, and more
Read. Print. Bring along.Worksheets to keep with your visit instructions
Free and easy to accessNo account required
Earlier guide and worksheet collection: review completion confirmed by the foundation. New symptom guides: clinical and language review drafts. App Store release in preparation
05 / Service takes many forms
Community Outreach
Our wider community work extends beyond our core programs—supporting education, wellbeing, culture, and connection through service.
More books. More possibilities.
Book Collection & Giving
500+ books donated, opening more doors to reading.
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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.
06 / Community voices
Everyday skills.
Personal stories.
The people in our community describe what patient teaching means to them—in their own words.
A family commitment to service
Pushpa recognizes the sustained dedication of all three siblings to educating seniors and serving others.
“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
A call. A message. A new connection.
Mike describes learning to make phone calls and send messages—everyday skills made approachable through patient teaching.
“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
Learning to keep photographs close
Bhanumati shares a specific skill she learned: transferring photographs from Google Photos to a USB drive.
“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
Patience travels beyond the classroom
Paru highlights the encouragement and patience that make online technology teaching feel welcoming.
“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
07 / In collaboration
08 / 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.
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