Gave away 4 soapberries and 5 mulberries starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals
Category: Fort Bend, TX Branch Posts
Plant a Tree and Spread the Green Initiative #7 April 20, 2024
Gave away 4 soapberry starter plants and 11 mulberry starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals
AYLUS Houston Packs Donated Goods at the Houston Food Bank on December 17th, 2023
On December 17th, 2023, AYLUS Houston orchestrated a remarkable volunteer event at the Houston Food Bank, bringing together a dedicated group of volunteers to package donated split peas. This community-driven initiative aimed not only to contribute to the fight against hunger but also to cultivate a spirit of compassion and service among participants. The Houston […]
AYLUS Houston Cleans Community at Keep Fulshear Beautiful on November 4th, 2023
This past Saturday, AYLUS Houston volunteered with the City of Fulshear and their Keep Fulshear Beautiful program, a bi-annual event that aims to maintain the natural beauty of Fulshear. Members cleaned up trash along roads and a local park in the City of Fulshear, using trash bags and long grabbing tools to pick up everything […]
Fort Bend Branch – “Plant a Tree and Spread the Green” Initiative #6 – August 5, 2023
On August 7, 2023, AYLUS Fort Bend Branch members Ethan Li, David Chen, and Bryan Wang planted five moringa seedlings at Memorial Park in Sugar Land, Texas. Throughout the activity, volunteers broke up the rocky soil and dug holes in preparation of planting. Our long term goal is to protect the environment and also provide […]
AYLUS Houston Celebrates the Fourth of July with a Bubble Tea Fundraiser
This past Fourth of July, AYLUS Houston members worked to raise funds for local nonprofit organizations that work with children with special needs. Despite initial setbacks with the establishment of an AYLUS stand at a local celebration due to changing vendor rules, members and advisors were able to quickly adjust and reach out to the […]
Houston Branch Volunteers at Books for Development on July 1st, 2023
Last Saturday, AYLUS Houston Branch members volunteered at Books for Development, a local non-profit organization with a global impact. Books for Development receives donated books and uses them to build libraries in developing countries, as well as prisons around the world. Volunteers help sort donated books and pack them for shipment. AYLUS Houston members meticulously […]
Fort Bend Branch – “Plant a Tree and Spread the Green” Initiative #5 – June 24, 2023
On June 17, 2023, AYLUS Fort Bend Branch members Ethan Li and David Chen planted a second white oak tree in Memorial Park at Sugar Land, Texas. During the event, volunteers received guidance and assistance from a Texas Master Naturalist named Kevin Peters on the intricate process of planting a tree. Through the activity, volunteers […]
Fort Bend Branch – “Plant a Tree and Spread the Green” Initiative #4 – June 17, 2023
On June 17, 2023, AYLUS Fort Bend Branch members Ethan Li, Bryan Wang, and David Chen planted a white oak tree in Memorial Park at Sugar Land, Texas. During the event, volunteers received guidance and assistance from a Texas Master Naturalist named Kevin Peters on the intricate process of planting a tree. In the process, […]
Fort Bend Branch – ‘Plant a Tree, and Spread the Green’ Initiative #3 – June 10, 2023
On Saturday, June 10, 2023, AYLUS Fort Bend Branch members Ethan Li, David Chen, and Eric Guo organized and volunteered in an environmental conservation event at Memorial Park in Sugar Land, Texas. As one of the founding events and just the first of many crucial steps within the Ford Bend Branch’s self-led and self-organized ‘Plant […]
Fort Bend Branch – ‘Plant a Tree and Spread the Green’ Initiative #2 June 3, 2023
On June 3, 2023 members of the AYLUS For Bend Branch planted one apple tree, one pecan tree and three mulberry trees at Memorial Park in Sugar Land. This was one of the first steps in our “spread the green” initiative. We receive trees and donations from individuals and families that help further our initiative. […]
Fort Bend Branch – “Plant a tree and spread the green” Initiative #1 (5/26/2023)
Initiative Fort Bend Branch Receives First Donation of Trees (5/26/2023) On May 26, 2023, AYLUS Fort Bend Branch members Ethan Li and David Chen went to a donor’s house to retrieve and apple and mulberry tree. Our initiative is to “plant a tree and spread the green” and we will do this by planting trees […]
Fort Bend Branch Volunteers at Memorial Park Milkweed Planting event on May 19, 2023
On May 19, 2023, AYLUS Fort Bend branch volunteers Ethan Li and David Chen participated in a conservation event at Memorial Park in Sugar Land, Texas. Along with other participating volunteer groups, Fort Bend branch volunteers spent over an hour planting several varieties of Milkweed in the butterfly garden to serve as habitat for local […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: online Physics tutoring
We are finding ways to contribute to society even the COVID pandemic is still ongoing. Members of Fort Bend TX branch organized a free online Physics tutorial session. We gathered a few Physics high achievers, including a F=MA qualifier of year 2020, put together materials, and held a free online warm-up and Q&A session to […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: online AIME tutorial and mock test
Due to COVID-19, all school and community activities are suspended. We are constrained at home for social distancing. Although we can no longer organize in-person activities, we are finding ways to contribute to society. Members of Fort Bend TX branch organized online AIME tutorial sessions and a mock test/review. The annual AIME test sponsored by […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: volunteer work on math circle online
Due to COVID-19, all school and community activities are suspended. We are constrained at home for social distancing. Although we can no longer organize in-person activities, we are finding ways to contribute to society. Members of Fort Bend TX branch conducted volunteering work in cyber space. We spent time on bettering our MathCircleOnline.org site, primarily […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: volunteering at city animal shelter (2)
The spring is upon us. In response to city council’s call, members of AYLUS Fort Bend Branch had a fulfilling day volunteering at the city’s animal service facility again. Due to the compelling concerns of ongoing COVID-19 spreading, we were asked to keep good distance from each other and focus on the work in a […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: volunteering at city animal shelter
Today in cooperation with the Serve Sugar Land, a non-profit advocated by the city, members of AYLUS Fort Bend Branch had a fulfilling day volunteering at the city’s animal service facility. We gave our love, exercise and socialization much needed by the dogs and cats. Considering the preparation, orientation from staff, and sustained clean-up and […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Support the fighting of coronavirus vai GoFundMe
The outbreak of a new coronavirus that began in Wuhan China has infected and kill many people. Most of hospitals in Wuhan are overwhelmed, the doctors and the nurses have been working day and night to save the patient’s life, and meanwhile they are struggling a shortage of fast consumed medical supplies like face masks, […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Hosting free contest math tutorials (3)
We are continuing our good tradition on contest math tutorial. Free tutorial is given to a group of junior students on topic of elementary geometry proof. The class is divided into two sessions. With preparation work considered, we contributed about 8 hours of volunteering effort altogether.
Fort Bend TX Branch: Trot for your community!
A turkey trot is a footrace that is intended to benefit local charities. The Houston Turkey Trot is the second largest foot race in Houston and has been a family tradition for nearly 25 years. The event supports Neighborhood Centers– the largest community development organization in Texas. By supporting the Houston Turkey Trot, we will […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Hosting free contest math tutorials (2)
Contest math is always a popular activity in our area. Since we have a few math talents in our branch, we hosted free contest math tutorials for younger students, primarily on the prestigious MathLeague and MathCounts competition. The audiences include both elementary and middle school students. This is the second wave of effort. The tutorial […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Helping with annual diversity conference
More than 300 students representing FBISD high schools came together for a day of soul searching, reflection and learning as they took part in the annual High School Diversity Conference. The Diversity Conference gives high school students around the district a chance to engage with peers. This year, FBISD students are taking action to end […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Hosting free contest math tutorials
Contest math is always a popular activity in our area. Since we have a few math talents in our branch, we hosted free contest math tutorials for younger students, primarily on the prestigious MathLeague and MathCounts competition. The audiences include both elementary and middle school students. The tutorial went for two days with the total […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Volunteering at district annual college night
FBISD is hosting the District’s annual College Nights. The event gives participants an opportunity to learn about educational opportunities available from accredited colleges and universities. Participants will meet with representatives from Ivy League schools, in and out of state public and private institutions, junior and community colleges, military academies, scholarship foundations and other institutions of […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Volunteering at district health and wellness parent night
Our school district’s Counseling and Postsecondary Readiness Department teamed up with Advocates of Healthy Minds to bring a mental health awareness and wellness campaign to the community. The vision is to grow the initiative to include more campus activities for students, including lessons, school-wide campaigns and parent education. The activity gave parents, students and staff […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Volunteering at Movie Under the Moon Event (2)
Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Sugar Land Town Square to enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon! July’s showing is The Lego Movie 2. Teamed up with other organizations, members of AYLUS Fort Bend branch helped with equipment, seats, and general assistance. This is our second round of such activities. We […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Fourth of July, Celebrate Red, White and Boom
The city of Sugar Land’s Fourth of July celebration is taking place at The Crown Festival Park on July 4, from 4-10 p.m. with the largest fireworks show Sugar Land has seen. This year’s event highlighted patriotic family fun with activities for all to enjoy coupled with great food and a variety of music. Festive […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Community pool swimming coaching (3)
For the 3rd time we offered free coaching for young kids. This volunteer work was carried out in early morning and evening sessions with each session lasting for about 3 hours. This should the last time before summer camp season.
Fort Bend TX Branch: Community pool swimming coaching (2)
Our tradition continues. Once again we offered free coaching for young kids. We not only teach the basics of a sport, but also coach kids in important values like teamwork, sportsmanship, hardwork, and having fun! This volunteer work was carried out in early morning and evening sessions with each session lasting for about 3 hours. […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Community pool swimming coaching
Summer vacation is upon us. So is our tradition. Before we get busy with academic activities, we worked with the community pool management and offer free coaching for young kids. We not only teach the basics of a sport, but also coach kids in important values like teamwork, sportsmanship, hardwork, and having fun! This volunteer […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Volunteering at Memorial Day Ceremony
The City of Sugar Land honors the brave men and women of U.S. Armed Forces for their selfless service by hosting its 10th Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This event is free and open to the public. The program includes patriotic music, educational and commemorative activities, on-site military exhibits, a flag ceremony, and food available for purchase. […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Volunteering at Movie Under the Moon Event
It’s a summer time tradition! Bring your family, friends and lawn chairs to the Sugar Land Town Square on Saturday evenings throughout the summer to enjoy a free Movie Under the Moon. Teamed up with other organizations, members of AYLUS Fort Bend branch committed a good deal of time to help with equipment, seats, and […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Clements International Festival 2019
Calling all travelers! Get ready for exciting cultural performances and activities at Clements iFest 2019. The international event celebrates the diversity of cultures within the community and features dozens of local organizations that showcase their unique and vibrant heritages from all around the world through performances, art, food, and activities. Members of AYLUS Fort Bend […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Keep Sugar Land Beautiful 2019 Annual Trash-Off
Did you know that scientists have found up to 750,000 bits of plastic in a single square kilometer in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Most of the waste produced on land eventually reaches oceans, yet millions of pieces of litter accumulate on Texas roadways each year. To fight for a clean world, Keep Sugar Land […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: 2019 St Paddy’s Day
Members of Fort Bend branch volunteered at the water station at the St Paddy’s Half Marathon 2019 in Sugar Land, TX. Our responsibility is to set up and staff the course water station, fill cups ½ with water, distribute trash bins past the station and provide runners and walkers with water as they pass and […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Tree Planting Event
Sugar Land Parks and CenterPoint Energy are once again partnering for the Right Tree, Right Place Volunteer Tree Planting Event at Brazos River Park. Members of AYLUS Fort Bend branch assisted City & CenterPoint employees with planting 30-40, 15-30 gallon trees. We wore closed toe shoes, gloves, long pants and comfortable clothes, and volunteered for […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Giving free tutoring
Through Tutor’s World, a local student reached to AYLUS Fort Bend branch members and requested tutoring on competition math. Jason Wu volunteered for the effort. By visiting his house nearby, Jason gave the student hands-on tutoring on Combinatorics, Geometry and Number Theory three days in a row with each session accounted for approximately 3 hours. […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: Friends of the Houston Public Library
In collaboration with Serve for Good, members of AYLUS Fort Bend branch volunteered for the program Friends of the Houston Public Library. The Friends processes books that have been donated by Houston Public Library branches and by the community, then sells the books at affordable quarterly book sales and on its Amazon storefront. The sales fund literacy and cultural […]
Fort Bend TX Branch: City Little League Field Maintenance Day
On Jan. 12, 2019, members of AYLUS Fort Bend branch volunteered at the Missouri City Little League. The event is Field Maintenance Day. Our work is to tidy up the baseball field including: mowing, cleaning, painting, field repairing and dirt laying.