On September 23rd, 2023, AYLUS Pearland had the honor of being invited by a local establishment, Jerimiah’s Italian Ice, to participate in their fall festival that attracted more than 500 guests. A group of our young volunteers enthusiastically engaged in balloon twisting, creating a multitude of delightful balloon sculptures, including flowers, swords, and dogs. They […]

On Sunday August 6th, 2023, Aylus Pearland continued their chess classes designed to improve the players’ skill of chess. On the final day of Aylus chess lessons, the instructors decided to have a small chess tournament with the students that attended. Each student was paired in a Round Robin style tournament where they would play […]

As the Lunar New Year approached in 2024, the AYLUS Pearland Branch media group members got together on the 16th of the September 2023 at Pearland westside library meeting room 2,  with laptops and a shared enthusiasm for creating visually stunning and informative promotional materials using Canva, a popular online graphic design tool. They merged their ideas seamlessly […]

Throughout the months of August and September, AYLUS volunteers embarked on Project Mum, a creative initiative aimed at crafting Homecoming Mums for sale in September and October. The central objective of this project was to raise funds to support various clubs at Dawson High School. The process of crafting these Homecoming Mums was both enjoyable […]

On September 16, 2023, the dedicated volunteers of AYLUS Pearland played a crucial role in enhancing the Farmers Market experience at Independence Park. Beginning their day early in the morning, these volunteers actively participated in setting up the various market booths. Their efforts involved organizing the Welcome table and the AYLUS promotion booth, as well […]

On Saturday, September 16th, AYLUS volunteers hosted free tennis lessons for the local community This day, in particular, marked a significant milestone as we welcomed a substantial number of 37 enthusiastic students, making it the largest turnout we’ve ever had for our tennis lessons. To start the lesson, the students were guided through a quick […]

On September 17, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a Zoom session aimed at sharing their expertise in balloon twisting and cotton candy making with fellow branches and local communities, providing valuable insights for their respective fundraising events. Matthew Niu organized the session. At the beginning, Jonathan Niu led an step-by-step tutorial on crafting balloon dogs, swords, […]

On September 16th, 2023, Pearland branch volunteers helped manage the LSA(Light and Salt association) Health Fair event at the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston. Volunteers were assigned different roles, including those helped registration and hepatitis C screening. There were a large amount of local community attended this event. The dedication […]

On September 16, 2023, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland came together with special needs to engage in a lively bucket drumming session as part of their performances for the upcoming final performance on September 30. Under the guidance of LSA specialist Sharon Cheng in Pearland, each volunteer was provided with the lyrics and dedicated one hour […]

On Saturday, August 12th, volunteers from AYLUS held a celebration and chess tournament for every student who participated in the Summer 2023 Chess and K-pop Dance Lessons. The volunteers arrived early to set up snacks and drinks. By the time they were finished, the students and their parents began to arrive. They were offered twisted […]

On September 10, 2023, AYLUS Pearland Branch collaborated with the City of Pearland, T21 Family, and Light and Salt Association to host a highly successful event – My Play Club – at the recently inaugurated Ed Thompson Inclusive Playground. This event was meticulously planned with the primary objective of promoting inclusive play and establishing a […]

From Aug 14 to Sep 8, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a logo design contest for the newly combined AYLUS Tealine among local community. Each participant needed to submit a design to include elements from both AYLUS and Tealine logo. In total, we received 21 creative designs from local community. Two AYLUS Pearland members and five […]

In the months of July and August, Aylus Pearland, in collaboration with First Racquet Club, hosted a Tennis Donation Drive that marked a resounding success. This community-driven initiative aimed to collect tennis equipment and gear for disadvantaged youth in Angola, promoting physical activity and sportsmanship. Aylus Pearland members collected gently used water bottles, tennis shoes, […]

On September 9, 2023, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland came together with special needs to engage in a lively bucket drumming session as part of their performances for the upcoming final performance on September 30. Under the guidance of LSA specialist Sharon Cheng in Pearland, each volunteer was provided with the lyrics and dedicated one hour […]

On September 1st and 9th , 2023, AYLUS volunteers met up at a volunteer’s house to make foods that are to be sold to local community and in preparation for an upcoming AYLUS fundraiser event. The volunteers were walked through the process and division of roles in creating onigiri and spam musubis. Each volunteer was […]

In a collaborative effort with the Light and Salt Association, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch took an active role in supporting a saliva collection session aimed at Pearland residents who had enrolled in the All of Us research program. The purpose of the session was to facilitate the collection of saliva samples for the […]

Pearland Branch Organized Pearland My Play Club (#2) on August 26, 2023     On August 26, 2023, the AYLUS Pearland Branch partnered City of Pearland, T21 Family, and Light and Salt Association successfully organized My Play Club at the newly built Ed Thompson Inclusive Playground. The event aimed to promote inclusive play and create […]

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As a requirement of the grant, AYLUS Pearland has to submit expense reports, maintain a list of programs with statistical data, and report to […]

On August 26, 4 of our AYLUS Pearland members taught free art lessons to interested kids in the community. The students worked hard on their drawings from the last class and received assistance from volunteers. Students learned how to use color pencils and took a short break halfway through.   Volunteers (2 hours): Iris Yang, […]

On August 27, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a Zoom session aimed at sharing their expertise in balloon twisting with fellow branches and local communities, providing valuable insights for their respective fundraising events. The mastermind behind this event was Matthew Niu, who efficiently organized and oversaw the proceedings. Throughout the session, participants from various communities were […]

On August 19th, the AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art classes to the community kids at the Pearland West Library. Continuing to boost the students’ interest in art, volunteers offered interactive learning opportunities for all ages who want to explore their artistic talents. At the beginning of the class, the teachers and teaching assistants handled […]

Pearland volunteers played an integral role in enhancing the experience at the Old Pearland Farmers Market, a cherished local monthly event known to draw in around 60 vendors and a multitude of enthusiastic guests, totaling in the thousands. Their dedicated presence was felt both at the welcome desk and a specially designated fundraising booth. Diligently […]

Pearland Branch partners with  Pearland Chinese Association and Light and Salt association host a forum of A.I technology and the All of Us research initiative on August 19, 2023 at the Pearland Library. First, Mr. Jiang hosted a presentation about the advancements about A.I technology, and its future implications. He told us about the history […]

On August 12th, the AYLUS Pearland branch introduced free community art lessons held at the West Pearland Library from 4:00-5:30pm. Continuing to o act upon the increasing interest in art, volunteers provided interactive yet educational classes for creative individuals of all ages. At the start of the class, the teachers and teaching assistants introduced their […]

On 8/11, members of the AYLUE Pearland branch volunteered at the SMILE project held by Light and Salt Association. In the morning volunteers assisted the special needs in the exercise class taught by Augustine and then helped with Ms. Sharon to teach the life skill class. In the afternoon they assisted Ms. Zhouwei to teach […]

Introduction: On August 9th, 2023,AYLUS Pearland orchestrated an exceptional and engaging event at LSA’s SMILE camp. The event, named the SMILE Mini Market, was designed to provide a unique learning experience for special needs campers, focusing on the fundamental concepts of earning and managing money. This report outlines the details of the event, highlighting its […]

On 8/8, members of the Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE project held by Light and Salt Association. In the morning volunteers assisted the special needs campers at art class taught by Nancy and at the ukelele class taught by Roger. In the afternoon they worked together with Mr. Zhou to play games with the […]

In August 2023, AYLUS Pearland volunteers collaborated with LSA’s youth advocacy program for a week-long initiative promoting healthy living within minority communities. Activities: Volunteers designed informative posters illustrating nutrition facts for various food categories. Special needs campers were educated and guided in making healthy food choices. They might have even learned about supplements like those […]

On August 12th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers gathered at Sunrise Lakes Clubhouse, embarking on a full day of preparation and community engagement for the highly anticipated AYLUS Tealine boba sale. The event kicked off at 9 AM, and the volunteers remained until 6 PM, dedicated to ensuring the success of this sale. The day began with […]

On August 11th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers convened at the Sunrise Lakes Clubhouse from 5 PM to 9 PM for the first AYLUS Tealine boba sale preparation. The event marked an exciting milestone as it was the first time AYLUS took the reins and hosted a sale. Tealine’s co-founders joined the volunteers to assist in the […]

On August 5th, the AYLUS Pearland branch introduced free community art lessons held at the West Pearland Library. Upon the increasing interest in art, volunteers provided interactive yet educational classes for individuals of all ages, especially ones who wished to explore their artistic talents. At the start of the class, the teachers and teaching assistants […]

On Tuesday, August 8th, AYLUS volunteers taught a K-pop dance class at Athena Dance Academy, in preparation to perform at the 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. The volunteers began by leading a 10 minute stretch and warm-up. After briefly reviewing what the students had learned from the previous class, the teachers began teaching the students […]

On Sunday, August 6th, volunteers from AYLUS taught a K-pop dance class at Athena Dance Academy, in preparation to perform at the 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. The volunteers started with a 10 minute stretch and warm-up. Afterwards, the students reviewed the choreography learned from the previous class. They continued where they had left off, […]

On Tuesday, August 1st, the kids resumed back to learning where they last left off. The 4 teachers efficiently taught the kids the new choreography. The students picked up quickly and in no time the class came to an end. At the end of the lesson, all the kids were rewarded a ring pop for […]

On Aug 6th, 2023, AYLYS Pearland branch collaborated with AYLUS Houston branch, Art to Hearts Association, LSA Special Needs Care Center, and Hummingbird Community Outreach to design activities for individuals with special needs. The activities designed covered fine motor, gross motor, and life skills activities while addressing behavioral and sensory issues. Led by LSA’s director, […]

On August 4th, 2023, AYLUS volunteers gathered at one of the volunteer’s houses to setup a garage sale for fundraising and pre-sale some items. Over the previous weeks leading up to this day, volunteers began collecting donated items. They posted the selected items on Facebook and other social media platforms. On the preparation day, the […]

On Friday, August 4th, a group of dedicated and enthusiastic AYLUS volunteers headed out to conduct the first group promotion for the All of Us project. During the week before, the volunteers eagerly prepared for the event by researching about the program on their website and making a PowerPoint presentation. Upon arrival, the volunteers were warmly […]

On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a garage sale at Silverlake Scofield community, Pearland from 7-11:30am. Starting at 6:30 am, parents and members set up advertisement signs in the community and arranged sale items. People started lining up at the driveway at 7:00 AM, while AYLUS volunteers helped them select items and calculate […]

On Saturday, August 5th, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. This lesson was the concluding lesson for the tennis summer fundraiser which also included a party at the end of the lesson. To start the lesson, the students were guided through a quick warmup before dividing into […]

On Saturday, August 5th, a group of hardworking AYLUS volunteers gathered at Tina Dong’s house to prepare a Mum for the upcoming Pearland Farmer’s Market. The volunteers were eager to learn the different techniques and processes involved in creating a stunning Mum. They spent the entire morning working diligently to perfect their braiding skills and […]