On November 16th, 2024, two members of our branch volunteered at the Discovery Shop, which supports the American Cancer Society through proceeds from donated items. During their shift, they efficiently wrapped delicate Christmas items to ensure their safe handling. They provided customers with clothing suggestions, assisted in carrying heavy purchases to vehicles, and reorganized clothing […]
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Riverside County AYLUS Members Perform at a Local Senior Home on November 15th, 2024
On November 15th, 2024, several RCA members, joined by friends, collaborated to organize and perform a heartfelt concert for the elderly. Bringing joy and uplifting spirits among seniors has always been a central focus of our branch’s mission. Seeing their smiles and happiness made the experience incredibly rewarding. The branch is planning on giving a […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Draw Handmade Cards for Seniors on November 13 and 15, 2024
For the recent concert at the senior home, Sophie Chung and Michael Brown, created handmade Thanksgiving cards, which were distributed to the residents during a concert. The seniors thoroughly enjoyed their musical performances and were pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful cards. This gesture brought smiles to their faces, and they expressed heartfelt gratitude to the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on November 9th, 2024
On November 9th, 2024, RCA members dedicated their time to improving their local neighborhood park. The volunteers spent their time combing through the park’s trails, grassy fields, and bushes to collect litter and debris. All waste was responsibly disposed of in designated bins at the end of the cleanup. This initiative highlights the group’s dedication […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Bags for the Homeless During the Month of November 2024
As the colder season approaches, RCA members focused this month on supporting the homeless community. Several members assembled care bags containing essential items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand warmers, socks, hygiene pads, protein bars, tea, coffee, cough drops, umbrellas, lotion, and more. The members went out to procure the items through purchases and donations. Then […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Host Clothing Drive on November 1st, 2024
On November 1st, 2024, Sophie Chung, Daniel Tran, and Kyan and Evan Chang organized a clothing drive for their local community. They collected gently used clothing from their own closets and received additional donations, ensuring each item was thoroughly cleaned, folded, and neatly packed for distribution. They were motivated to help individuals that faced hardships […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on October 26th, 2024
On October 26th, 2024 several RCA members volunteered to clean up a local neighborhood sports park, focusing on clearing trash from the bushes, trails, and grassy areas. They got together at 5:30pm and toured the park for an hour while picking up debris, and trash they found along the pathways, grassy areas and bushes. They […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on October 26th, 2024
On October 26th, two members of our branch volunteered at the Discovery shop. The shop supports the American Cancer Society with the proceeds from the sale of the items that are donated. We helped on putting the new merchandise on the display window and racks and had an opportunity to learn how to replace the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Fall Concert for Seniors on October 25th, 2024
RCA hosted a fall concert at a senior care home within our community. The performers arrived at 4:15pm to set-up and get everything ready. The concert began at 4:30pm and included three musicians: Evan Chang, Kyan Chang and Adam Timney. They played music on the cello and piano to the delight of the seniors. The […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hold a Book Drive for the Little Libraries During the Month of October 2024
RCA continues to support the community by hosting regular book drives for the little library. The group wants to give back by supporting the idea of early literacy while providing easy access to literature in the neighborhoods. The group collected and gathered the books during the month of October and donated them to different little […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on October 12th, 2024
On October 12th, several RCA members volunteered to clean up a local neighborhood sports park, focusing on clearing trash from the bushes, trails, and grassy areas. After collecting the debris, they responsibly disposed of it in the trash bins. This ongoing effort reflects the branch’s commitment to keeping the park and surrounding areas clean, aiming […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on September 28th, 2024
On September 28th, 2024, two RCA members returned to the Discovery Shop, an upscale vintage resale boutique supporting the American Cancer Society. The members provided assistance to customers both inside the store and outside by delivering furniture to their vehicles. They operated the cash register and helped organize the bookshelves. Additionally, they greeted shoppers and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on September 22nd, 2024
On September 22nd, 2024 Sophie Chung, Hayley Foo and Evan Chang volunteered at a local senior home. The visit began with an ice-cream social, where they enjoyed meaningful conversations and listened to fascinating inside stories the seniors shared with them. The ice-cream social had an Oktoberfest theme, with the background TV displaying images of traditional […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Organize a Clothing Drive on September 22nd, 2024
On September 22nd,2024 several RCA members organized a clothing drive to support their local community. The members sorted through their own closets and donated clothes that were still in good condition. After thoroughly cleaning and folding the items, they packed them for donation. This initiative aimed to assist individuals facing homelessness and the financial pressures […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Clean-Up Neighborhood Park on September 16th, 2024
On September 16th, 2024, several RCA members volunteered to clean a local neighborhood park. They focused on removing trash and debris from green areas, walking trails, and bushes, disposing of the collected waste in a designated trash bin. This effort is part of the branch’s ongoing commitment to keeping the community clean and promoting awareness […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at Local Senior Home on September 15th, 2024
On September 15th, RCA branch members volunteered at a local senior home, where they engaged the residents by playing multiple rounds of Yahtzee. Initially, only two seniors were seated at a table, so the volunteers joined to enhance the experience, which led to much laughter and enjoyment. Afterward, they moved to the club room, where […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Animal Shelter on September 13th, 2024
On September 13th, several AYLUS members crafted dog toys for local animal shelters, a project they had completed multiple times before. By recycling old t-shirts, cutting them into strips, braiding them, and securing the ends, the group created toys to help alleviate the animals’ boredom. Many shelters have posted urgent appeals for fostering and adoption, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Holds Book Drive for the Little Libraries During the Month of August 2024
RCA continues to support the community by hosting regular book drives for the little library. The group wants to give back by supporting the idea of early literacy while providing easy access to literature in the neighborhoods. The group collected and gathered the books during the month of August and donated them to different little […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on August 17th, 2024
On August 17th two RCA members returned to the Discovery Shop, a vintage upscale resale boutique that supports the American Cancer Society. It was National Thrift Day, so the store was packed. Many customers needed help, and the members kindly answered their questions and assisted in finding the right product. The members also helped with […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on August 11th, 2024
On August 11th, 2024, several RCA members gathered to clean up a local neighborhood park. They focused on the green areas, walking trails, and the nearby playground. They found trash scattered in the bushes, on the trails, and across the grassy areas. After diligently collecting the litter, they responsibly disposed of it in the designated […]