On June 21, 2024, Pearland volunteers assisted in exercise, life skills, and Chinese classes at the LSA Special Needs Caring Center. In the afternoon, volunteers organized a crazy socks matching game to help train campers in essential life skills in a fun setting. At the end, each student took home a pair of crazy socks […]

In the afternoon of June 20, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land for teens with Down syndrome. They taught six participants the basics of bucket drumming, including how to produce different sounds by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved each participant taking turns following […]

On the afternoon of June 19, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for adults with Down syndrome. They taught four participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session included rhythm exercises where participants took turns following […]

In the morning of June 19, 2024, Pearland volunteers organized the second mini-market for the LSA Special Needs Caring Center. This project aimed to help individuals with special needs practice their money management and life skills. Volunteers set up sale booths offering various items such as school supplies, toys, and snacks. Participants used earnings from […]

On June 18, 2024, Pearland volunteers continued their support for the Special Needs Caring Center’s (SNCC) Day Hab program. They began by assisting the center’s instructors with an arts and crafts lesson, engaging participants in creative activities to enhance their artistic skills and self-expression. After the arts and crafts session, the volunteers took the lead […]

The AYLUS swim lesson held on 6/8 consisted of two sections, one being the normal teaching section, and another being the end of class party. During the teaching portion, the kids finished and refined their swimming skills, culminating in a successful teaching experience. Near the end of the lesson, the kids participated in multiple races, […]

in the evening of June 15, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the city’s Juneteenth Celebration at Independence Park by assisting at the Forever Parks Foundation booth. Volunteers provided face painting services and organized ring tossing games to attract and entertain guests. Many children stopped by the booth and enjoyed the creative face painting, making the […]

On June 15, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for young kids with Down syndrome. They taught ten participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved taking turns following the rhythm of a popular song […]

On June 12, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston for adults with Down syndrome. They taught eight participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved taking turns following the rhythm of a popular song. Participants […]

On June 13, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers conducted a bucket drumming lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land for teens with Down syndrome. They taught six participants the basics of bucket drumming, including the different sounds produced by striking various parts of the bucket. The session involved following the beats and instructions. Participants were rewarded with […]

On June 14, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the Light and Salt Association’s Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) Day Hab program. The volunteers began by assisting with a physical exercise session and then took the lead in instructing the life skills and fine motor skills sessions. The lead instructor discussed trip preparation and shared her […]

On June 12, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the Light and Salt Association’s Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) Day Hab program. They assisted with life skills and fine motor skills classes. Volunteers (6 hours each): – Jordan Zheng – Derek Zhu – Brendon Jiang – Junxi Zhang Parent on duty (1 hour): Christy (Brendon J)

In the early morning of June 15, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers gathered at the Pearland Recreation Center to organize a fundraiser for the city’s second inclusive park. They set up a booth to sell plants, twist balloons, and offer face painting, along with stickers donated by a warehouse partner, to promote an upcoming birthday party […]

On June 8th, three dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland held a successful summer art lesson session as they strived to nurture young artistic talent (ranging from ages 3-13) within the Pearland community. The first class was dedicated to teaching the basics of sketching, which they taught through an interactive PowerPoint and worksheet activity; students then […]

On the evening of June 13, 2024, AYLUS members Derek Zhu, Alex Sun, William Sun, and Will Wang organized a community tennis training session at Dawson High School for local children. The event aimed to introduce the kids to the basics of tennis while fostering a spirit of community service. The young leaders sought to […]

In the evening of June 7，2024，AYLUS members Derek Zhu, Alex Sun, Will Wang, Christopher Nguyen, and Zide Liu hosted a community tennis training session at Dawson High School for local children.  The purpose of the event was to teach the children the basics of tennis while promoting community service. The young leaders aimed to instill […]

On June 11, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the Light and Salt Association’s Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) Day Hab program, SMILE. Volunteers assisted SNCC instructors in teaching life skills and then led sessions on music, including ukulele lessons and rhythm-based games such as lemonade and hot potatoes. This session marked another successful contribution in […]

The AYLUS Pearland Branch hosted the 13th monthly inclusive play event at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park on the afternoon of June 9, 2024. The event featured Jim’s Jungle Petting Zoo, face painting, bucket drumming, and various games. Over 150 children and parents attended and thoroughly enjoyed the activities. Volunteers (3 hours): Daniel Zhang, Suya Yang, […]

On June 7th, 2024, the  AYLUS Pearland volunteers  taught origami skills to special needs individuals which is a fantastic initiative that can have a profound positive impact. It not only helps in skill development but also provides emotional and social benefits. AYLUS leads instructed  the participants  how to fold and draw, which significantly improved their fine motor […]

On Friday, June 7th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers and competitive swimmers – Edwin, Eddie, Ranbin and Andy – helped to teach and improve several children’s swimming techniques. This is the seventh lesson that is part of a 2 week long series. Eddie and Andy worked with Audrey on her freestyle kick, with her […]

In the Morning of June 2nd, AYLUS Pearland volunteers dedicated their time at a partner’s warehouse, actively contributing to the sorting and packing of donated items for the special needs program and AYLUS Pearland summer teaching program students . The partner, a steadfast supporter, has consistently donated high-quality goods to aid AYLUS Pearland’s activities. On […]

AYLUS Pearland volunteers initiated a new project at GiGi’s Playhouse for individuals with Down syndrome, introducing them to bucket drumming. On June 6th, 2024, the first day of the project, AYLUS volunteers arrived at GiGi’s Playhouse in Sugar Land. They taught seven teenagers the basics of bucket drumming, starting with different sounds produced by striking […]

Entering the fourth year of the youth-supported Adult Day Hab for special needs program, AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized an art lesson on June 5th, 2024, where participants learned to draw a Blue Jay using markers. For those unable to draw, coloring pages were provided. Additionally, they designed a session on Blue Jay-related skills, including symbolic […]

During the AYLUS swim lesson held on Wednesday, 6/5, 4 volunteers – Eddie, Edwin, Andy, and Ranbin, continued to help teach and further improve the techniques of the swimmers that participated. Ranbin and Eddie helped Audrey to practice her kicks, with Audrey being more confident and being able to kick further by the lesson’s conclusion. […]

The Pearland Branch organized its 4th Health Fair for the Ed White Elementary School community during the school’s family event on the afternoon of June 4th. The event featured partnerships with Hummingbird Community Outreach, Light and Salt Association (LSA), and Bellaire Pediatrics. LSA provided a range of free services, including Hepatitis C testing, FIT kit […]

Pearland volunteers arrived at Ed White Elementary School early in the morning to assist with the end-of-year field day. As a long-time partner of AYLUS Pearland, Ed White Elementary benefited from the dedication and support of our volunteers. They were assigned to various game stations, where they helped organize students, distribute supplies, and interact with […]

During the AYLUS swim lesson held on Monday, 6/3, 3 volunteers – Eddie, Andy, and Ranbin, continued to help teach and improve technique of the swimmers that participated. Eddie continued to help Audrey practice her kicks, with Audrey becoming more confident and kicking further by the lesson’s end. In addition to that, Eddie began to […]

The AYLUS swim lesson held on 6/1 consisted of a wide variety of activities, ranging from kicking to flip turns. The four volunteers, Edwin, Eddie, Andy, and Ranbin, helped correct and improve the techniques of the swimmers involved. Edwin helped Emma with her freestyle arms and flip turns. Andy helped Audery, who was a little […]

On June 1st, 2024, the Pearland Branch showcased their unwavering commitment to inclusivity by actively participating in the SMILE Katy Inclusive Play & Learn event (#9) in Katy. Volunteers from AYLUS Pearland facilitated the attendance of special needs individuals from Pearland, ensuring they could join the festivities. During the event, the volunteers engaged participants in […]

On Friday, May 31 st , 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers and competitive swimmers – Edwin, Eddie, and Andy – helped to teach and improve several children’s swimming techniques. This is the third lesson that is part of a 2 week long series. At the beginning of the lesson, volunteers reviewed what they had […]

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 Wednesday, May 29th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers and competitive swimmers – Edwin, Eddie, Andy, and Ranbin – helped to teach and improve several kids’ swimming techniques. This the lesson is the second of a series spanning 2 weeks. At the beginning of the lesson, volunteers gave students a brief overview of what was taught in the previous lesson. Andy and Ranbin helped the […]

On Monday, May 27th, 2024, a group of AYLUS volunteers and competitive swimmers – Edwin, Eddie, Andy, and Ranbin – helped to teach and improve several kid’s swimming techniques. This lesson represented the first in a series spanning 2 weeks. At the beginning of the class, volunteers gave students a detailed orientation and safety training. […]

On May 24th, 2024, the last day of the school year, the Pearland branch hosted a community year-end party at Tom Bass Regional Park. Volunteers began preparing food and games the day before the event. On the day of the party, they arrived at the park early to organize the rented pavilions and set up […]

In the afternoon of May 23rd, two Pearland branch officers and parent advisors visited Jim’s Jungle Farm, a newly established local nonprofit organization. The farm aims to serve the special needs community by providing a space to interact with animals and learn to grow plants and produce, helping them gain essential life skills. Volunteers assisted […]

On May 18th, the dedicated volunteers of AYLUS Pearland 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 and the AYLUS promotion booth. Adding an extra layer of excitement, they offered face painting services to the delighted […]

In the afternoon of May 18th, 2024, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland joined forces with Jeremiah Italian Ice to organize a fundraising event. Positioned adjacent to the Jeremiah Italian Ice shop, volunteers set up an interactive stand offering plant sales, face painting, and captivating balloon art for the enjoyment of visitors. Skilled young artists adorned children’s […]

On May 18, 2024, volunteers from the AYLUS branch collaborated with LNY Partner to support their annual event. The event aimed to bring the community together while fostering camaraderie among attendees. AYLUS volunteers played a crucial role in various aspects of the event, demonstrating their commitment to community engagement and service. Event Setup and Assistance: […]

The Lemonade Day Prep Event on May 12th was a vibrant and enriching experience led by AYLUS volunteers for their younger peers ranging from years 5 to 7. In this friendly environment, the kids had the chance to learn important business skills from passionate volunteers. Through interactive workshops facilitated by our volunteers, participants gained insights […]

Pearland Branch participated in the Town Center Vendor Fair for the first time. Their booth featured plant sales and twisting balloon fundraising, alongside captivating performances by volunteers showcasing traditional Chinese gu zheng music and lively K-pop dances. This engagement demonstrated the branch’s commitment to community involvement and cultural exchange, fostering inclusivity and appreciation for diversity […]