Category: Pearland, TX Branch Posts

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Helped with PCA Event Contact Info Input on Nov 3, 2024

On November 3, 2024, AYLUS Pearland took significant steps to enhance the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration planning by organizing the contact information of previous and potential sponsors and vendors into their mailing system. This effort involved compiling a comprehensive list of contacts( company name, contact person’s name, position, phone number and email), ensuring that […]

Stem n Tech (#35): AYLUS Pearland Robotic Team Winter Program Planning on Nov 2, 2024

On Saturday, November 2, the AYLUS Robotics team convened via Zoom to strategize for the upcoming winter teaching program for special needs students at LSA. During the meeting, team members collaborated to develop a comprehensive teaching curriculum tailored to the unique needs of the students. The discussion focused on creating engaging and accessible lessons that […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Conducted a Halloween Candy Drive on Nov 2, 2024

On Saturday, November 2nd, AYLUS Pearland organized a successful candy drive to collect extra Halloween treats for donation to Mexico. The event was filled with excitement as community members came together to drop off their leftover candy, creating a vibrant atmosphere of generosity and teamwork. Volunteers set up a collection station and twisted different kinds […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Conducted a Waste Collection Fundraiser in October 2024

On October 5, four dedicated AYLUS members – Derek Zhu, Joshua Meng, Nicole Song, and Junxi Zhang – came together for a meaningful e-waste collection event. They were joined by parents on duty, Jun Liu and Brian Liu, whose support was invaluable in making the day a success. Together, the team worked diligently to collect […]

STEM n Tech (#34): Pearland Branch Volunteers Provided Web Site Development and Maintenance Services to Partners (#4) in October 2024

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) partners in developing and maintaining a couple of responsive and engaging websites to help users learn about partners’ organizations, missions, programs, news, and events. Volunteers Andy Shi, Aila Jiang, Katherine Wu, Jonathan Niu, and Matthew Niu began working on this project in […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Supported Project Rise and Shine in October 2024

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS) since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland submits expense reports, maintains a list of programs with statistical data, and reports to PRS […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Serve at Community Trunk ’n Treat on Oct. 27, 2024

On the afternoon of October 27, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the LACP community’s Trunk ’n Treat event. They set up a station to create twisting balloons, where costumed kids eagerly lined up to request their favorite designs. Volunteers also distributed flyers to fellow vendors, promoting sponsorship and vendor packages for the upcoming 2025 Lunar […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Volunteers Conduct Online English Tutorial in October 2024

Pearland volunteers conducted online English classes for elementary school children in China, focusing on beginner-level conversation and reading. The goal was to create a native English-speaking environment to help students develop basic conversational skills and expand their vocabulary. A small fee was charged for each class, with all proceeds being donated to the tutoring program […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Raise Funds for Inclusive Park on Oct. 26, 2024

On the morning of October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers set up a booth at the Pearland Town Center Vendor Fair to raise funds for the city’s second inclusive park. They sold stickers, plants, and created twisting balloons for visitors. In the afternoon, as trick-or-treating began, volunteers handed out candies along with the balloons, drawing […]

Slam n Splash (#137): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#67) October 26, 2024

On the evening of October 26, AYLUS volunteers held their fall semester tennis class. They divided the students into two skill-level groups and kicked off the session with an energetic warm-up to boost engagement. Participants practiced drills to improve their forehand and backhand techniques, while also beginning to learn the fundamentals of volleys and serves. […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Sorted and Organized Storage Room for PCA on Oct 26, 2024

On October 26, the dedicated AYLUS Pearland volunteers made significant strides in organizing the PCA storage space. The team began by carefully opening all remaining boxes, revealing a variety of items that had accumulated over time. Each item was meticulously counted, ensuring an accurate inventory that would help streamline future operations. Once everything was cataloged, […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Host “Not Very Spooky” Face Painting Event to Promote Birthday Service Fundraiser on Oct. 26, 2024

On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized a free “Not Very Spooky” face painting event to promote their newly launched birthday service fundraiser aimed at raising funds for the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers printed flyers to attract neighborhood kids and set up a stand in the afternoon, offering Halloween-themed face painting based on […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#188): Pearland Volunteers Lead Bucket Drumming Class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston on Oct. 26, 2024

On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers held their monthly bucket drumming class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston, a Down syndrome achievement center. They taught participants basic beats and demonstrated how different parts of the bucket produce unique sounds. The session included playing along to various songs, fostering both rhythm and fun. At the end, volunteers […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Martial Arts Competition on Oct. 25, 2024

At the request of the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA), AYLUS Pearland volunteers participated in the opening ceremony of a martial arts competition on October 25, 2024. Two AYLUS volunteers and a parent advisor represented PCA on stage to congratulate participants and celebrate the event’s kickoff, showing their support for the local martial arts community. Volunteers(6-8 […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Pearland Hops and History Event on Oct. 25, 2024

On the evening of October 25, 2024, four AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted at the Pearland Hops and History event at Vallensons Brewery. They managed the welcome desk, handled guest check-ins, distributed tokens and flashlights, and provided directions. The event featured a guided historical tour of Old Settler’s Cemetery, with actors portraying historical figures who shared […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Assist at Challenger ES Trunk or Treat Event on Oct. 23, 2024

On the evening of October 23, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted at Challenger Elementary School PTA’s Trunk or Treat event. The volunteers set up a booth where they made twisting balloons and gave away temporary tattoos to the children. Hundreds of kids, dressed in their Halloween costumes, lined up at the booths to enjoy the […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Hosts Fundraiser for Inclusive Park On October 19, 2024

AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized a community fundraiser at the local park, selling school supplies, plants, and beddings. To draw in more buyers, the volunteers crafted creative twisting balloon art, adding a lively and fun atmosphere. All proceeds from the event will be donated to support the development of the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers (4–6 […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Brighten Community Movie Night on Oct 18, 2024

On the evening of October 18, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers contributed to the LACP Community Movie Night by offering face painting services to the kids. During breaks from the movie, children chose their favorite designs, which the volunteers skillfully painted on their faces or arms. It was a delightful experience for both the volunteers and […]

STEM n Tech (#33): Pearland Volunteers Gather Requirements for Upcoming Website and Database Development Projects on Oct 14 2024

On the afternoon of October 14, 2024, volunteers participated in two Zoom meetings with the Light and Salt Association to gather requirements for an upcoming website and database development projects. In the first meeting, they spoke with Ms. Sharon, the director of the LSA Special Needs Caring Center, to document her requests for modifying the […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organizes Fundraiser on October 12, 2024

On October 12, 2024, Pearland volunteers organized a fundraiser at the local community park, selling plants and bedding donated by a warehouse. To attract buyers, the volunteers created twisting balloon art for customers. All proceeds from the event will be donated to support the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers (4:30-6:30 2 hrs): David Liu, Fiona […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Sorts Donations for Fundraiser on October 12, 2024

 On the afternoon of October 12, 2024, Pearland volunteers gathered to sort several cases of donated bedding for an upcoming fundraising sale. Over the course of two hours, they unpacked and organized hundreds of items by category and size, ensuring everything was ready for sale.  Volunteers (2–4 pm, 2 hours): Jiarui Cui, Crystal Liu, Emma […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Design Logos and Posters for Local Organizations in Oct 2024

In October 2024, AYLUS Pearland youth volunteers showcased their artistic talents by designing logos and promotional materials for local partner organizations. They created a new logo for the Pearland Dragon Dance Team and designed a poster for the Light and Salt Association to help promote their benefits enrollment services. Additionally, the volunteers crafted flyers for […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#187): Pearland Branch Organized Pearland My PlayClub #17 on Oct 5th, 2024

On October 5th, 2024, Pearland volunteers organized the 17th monthly My PlayClub at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. The event, held in the evening, featured regular adaptive games alongside special Halloween-themed activities. Volunteers set up games, offered face painting, and handed out hairbands and party favors generously donated by HEB. Children of all abilities enjoyed bucket […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organized Fundraiser at Pearland Market Days on Oct 6th, 2024

AYLUS Pearland Branch enthusiastically partnered with Pearland Market Days, a valued local collaborator, in a joint effort that embodied community spirit and mutual support. Volunteers participated in various roles, from welcoming attendees to sharing joyful moments with children. AYLUS Pearland was generously provided a complimentary booth, which served as a platform for their fundraising efforts. […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Served at National Night Out Community Party on Oct. 1, 2024

The Pearland branch supported the community’s National Night Out event by offering balloon twisting for attendees. Volunteers set up a station and created balloon swords and animals, like dogs, for the children. It was an enjoyable experience for both the guests and the volunteers. Volunteers (6-8pm 2 hours): David Liu, Bohan Hu, Gavin Song, Gregory […]

Slam n Splash (#136): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#66) September 29, 2024

On the evening of September 29, AYLUS volunteers kicked off their fall semester tennis class. They organized the students into two groups based on skill level and started the session with an energetic warm-up to get everyone engaged. Participants practiced drills to refine their forehand and backhand techniques while also starting to learn the fundamentals […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Hosted a Fundraising Sale on Sep 28, 2024

On September 28, AYLUS Pearland volunteers went to the Silverlake clubhouse to sell an assortment of items for a fundraiser to support ALL Inclusive Park Pearland,  like different kind of plants, winter melons, bed sheets,  sport socks, sun glasses and other household items. In the end, they were able to make around two-hundred dollars. Volunteers: […]

STEM n Tech (#32): Pearland Branch Supported Data Tracking for LSA (#17) in Sep 2024

Since May 2023, AYLUS Pearland has been supporting LSA to build a database to track their events participations and monitor their class progression. The database was successfully built by the end of summer in 2003 and implemented into their daily management. In the month of August, AYLUS volunteers Katherine Wu added new volunteer activities feature […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Supported Project Rise and Shine in September 2024

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS) since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland submits expense reports, maintains a list of programs with statistical data, and reports to PRS […]

STEM n Tech (#31): Pearland Branch Volunteers Provided Web Site Development and Maintenance Service to Partners (#3) in September 2024

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) partners in developing a responsive and engaging website to help users learn about PRS’s organization, mission, programs, and events. Volunteers Andy Shi, Aila Jiang, Katherine Wu, Jonathan Niu, and Matthew Niu began working on this project in July 2024. By September 2024, […]

Healthy Future: Pearland Volunteers Assessed Teen Mental Health Program for LSA in August-September, 2024

The Light and Salt Association invited Pearland youth to assist in the assessment and evaluation of its newly launched teen mental health program. The evaluation process involved youth volunteers participating in three 1.5-hour sessions, where they completed surveys and provided detailed feedback on the instructors and course materials. The volunteers thoroughly reviewed the teaching methods […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Conducted Online English Tutoring Fundraiser in September 2024

Pearland volunteers conducted online English classes for elementary school children in China, focusing on beginner-level conversation and reading. The goal was to create a native English-speaking environment to help students develop basic conversational skills and expand their vocabulary. A small fee was charged for each class, with all proceeds being donated to the tutoring program […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organized Online Fundraiser for Inclusive Park on September 15, 2024

On September 15, 2024, Pearland volunteers successfully organized an online fundraiser in support of the city’s second inclusive park. The volunteers marketed a variety of donated items, including garden spray bottles, weed barriers, thermoses, stretch balls, and DIY fruit plates. They photographed the items, promoted the sale on social media, and handled deliveries to buyers. […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#186): Bucket Drumming for All (#23) at GiGi’s Playhouse on September 28, 2024

On September 28, 2024, Pearland volunteers led a successful bucket drumming class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston as part of the SMILE 4 Special Needs initiative. The volunteers trained local youth on how to conduct lessons, emphasizing the importance of adapting to different learning styles across age groups of individuals with special needs. They also reviewed […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Hosted Face Painting to Community September 20, 2024

On September 20 th ,2024, Pearland Branch volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to host a delightful event—a free face painting session for local children. In the initial hour, four skilled volunteers shared their expertise, patiently guiding younger participants in the art of face painting. These experienced mentors not only taught the essentials but […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Volunteers at Old Pearland’s Farmers Market on September 21st , 2024

On September 21 st ,2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers made a substantial contribution to the local Farmers Market at Independence Park. Their day commenced at 8:00 am, as they energetically assisted in organizing the Welcome table. Their involvement was dynamic, ranging from manning the welcome desk with genuine warmth, handling donations for a local nonprofit, to […]

Youth entrepreneur: Pearland Branch at Town Center Vendor Fair – Fundraiser and Dragon Dance on September 21st,2024

Pearland Branch participated in the Town Center Vendor Fair for the second time. Their booth featured plant sales and Face painting fundraising, alongside captivating performances by volunteers showcasing traditional Chinese Dragon Dance. This engagement demonstrated the branch’s commitment to community involvement and cultural exchange, fostering inclusivity and appreciation for diversity among attendees. This successful debut […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Hosted a clothes Drive for Local Goodwill Houston Donation Center September 20, 2024

In August 2024, AYLUS Pearland ran a successful clothes and shoes drive aimed at assisting residents. During the collecting period, volunteers gathered all the clothes, which were dropped off at various designated collection points across Pearland. On Friday 5:30pm-7:30pm, September 20, 2024, members of the organization packed and delivered the collected items to the Goodwill […]

Slam n Splash (#135): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#65) September 22, 2024

On the evening of September 22, AYLUS volunteers held their first tennis class of the fall semester. The session started with a lively warm-up to get everyone moving. Participants then practiced drills to enhance their forehand and backhand techniques, and they also began learning the basics of volleys and serves. By the end of the […]