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 […]

On October 17 during the fall break of 2024, Erick Gao, Edwin Gao, and Ethan Gao went to the AYLUS storage units to sort out the surplus supply for Pearland Chinese Association (PCA). They first got the boxes off the shelves, then opened all of them and documented the objects and their number inside. They […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

On September 22nd, 2024,Sunday Night, Edwin Gao, Erick Gao, and Ethan Gao went to the storage units run by Pearland Chinese Association (PCA), sorted out and relocated items used in the previous year’s Lunar New Year Festivals, and also moved more items into the new storage units and organized them. Total Hour (1 hour): Edwin […]

On September 21, 2024, Pearland youth volunteers assisted at the health fair organized by the Light and Salt Association from 9 AM to 1 PM. The volunteers contributed by helping at the registration desk, conducting hepatitis C screening tests, and supporting the cancer education booth. Volunteers (4 hours): • Jiarui Cui • Crystal Liu Parent […]

On September 14, 2024, Pearland volunteers have been supporting the Friends of West Pearland Library Big Book Sale. Everyone was so cheerful and eager to help. The library had 311 library patrons participate in this event.it was hugely successful. Volunteers set up the book sale (3 hrs): Andy Shi Volunteers Morning of sale activities (1 […]

On the evening of September 19, 2024, a group of volunteers gathered to sort donations from warehouses in preparation for a weekend fundraising garage sale. The volunteers unwrapped, labeled, and sorted household items, bedding, and kitchen items. The proceeds from the sale will support the construction of Pearland’s second inclusive park. Volunteers (1.5 hours): Gavin […]

On the evening of September 7, 2024, Pearland volunteers organized the 16th Pearland My PlayClub. Volunteers arrived early to set up outdoor adaptive games, bucket drumming, and face painting/tattoos. Thanks to the pleasant weather, the event saw a great turnout. The adaptive fishing game was a highlight, allowing kids to practice casting and reeling in […]

On Saturday, September 7, the youth volunteers of AYLUS Pearland gathered for a heartwarming event: celebrating the birthday of a special needs child named Mya. The party, organized by a local civic group, was filled with laughter, excitement, and an outpouring of compassion from these dedicated young volunteers. The highlight of the afternoon was face […]

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 […]

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) 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. In August 2024, Andy […]

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 Jonathan Niu, Matthew Niu, Andy Shi, and […]

On August 17, 2024, the Aylus Pearland Branch successfully hosted a book drive to benefit the local library. Aimed at gathering new and gently used books, the event attracted enthusiastic community participation and resulted in the collection of over 500 books across diverse genres and age groups. Volunteers were instrumental in organizing, sorting, and delivering […]

On August 15, 2024, AYLUS Pearland ran a successful food drive aimed at assisting local residents. During the collecting period, volunteers gathered unopened and unexpired dry and canned goods, which were dropped off at various designated collection points across Pearland. On Friday, August 23, members of the organization delivered the collected items to the Pearland […]

In August 2024, youth volunteers participated in a survey and essay call regarding several programs in the youth-serving special needs community, sponsored by the Light and Salt Association. The survey included 20 questions seeking volunteers’ feedback and evaluations on various aspects of these programs. The essays primarily focused on the volunteers’ experiences serving the special […]

Youth volunteers with experience in serving the special needs community were called upon to design inclusive, youth-led activities for future special needs programs. To gather evidence-based practice information for a state grant application, the Special Needs Caring Center of Light and Salt Association engaged several youth organizations in collecting feedback and designing future inclusive activities. […]

 On August 24, 2024, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, volunteers brought face painting, balloon twisting, and cotton candy to the back-to-school party at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugarland, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center. The event saw a great turnout, including many participants from the summer Bucket Drumming for All program. Volunteers and guests enjoyed chatting and […]

On the evening of August 17th, from 7 to 9 PM, Pearland Chinese Association organized a community lecture on organic gardening at the local library. The event was a great success, with over 40 Pearland residents attending and actively participating in the discussions. The lecture covered various aspects of organic gardening, including best practices, benefits, […]