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 […]
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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 […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on August 10th, 2024
RCA Members supported the Discovery Shop on August 10th, 2024. The Discovery Shop is a vintage thrift shop that supports the American Cancer Society. They helped with steam ironing donated clothes, cleaned up the floor, helped with the cash register and organized the merchandise and provided customer service. After a 4-hour shift they left tired […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on August 9th, 2024
On August 9th, RCA members lend a helping hand to a local food bank. They started at 8 am with setting up the carts and organized the produce. The members then carefully took fresh items out of the refrigerators and packed them into boxes for distribution.Then they filled numerous food boxes with produce, bread, and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Hold School Supply Drive for Children in Foster Care on August 6th, 2024
During the month of August, RCA members came together with a heartfelt mission: to support children in foster care through a school supply drive. Recognizing that every child deserves the tools to succeed in their education, they rallied friends and relatives for donations, and even dipped into their own pockets to contribute. Essential items like […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Lend a Helping Hand to a Local Food Bank on July 26th, 2024
On July 26th, two RCA members returned to a Food bank they had previously been assisting during the week. They were assigned to help sort through food produce to help recover and salvage produce. Food banks significantly impact communities by addressing hunger and food insecurity, focusing on providing nutritious food to vulnerable groups such as […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on July 24th, 2024
Food banks play a crucial role in supporting communities by alleviating hunger and food insecurity. They focus on helping vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and low-income individuals access nutritious food. Additionally, food banks help reduce waste by rescuing surplus food from retailers, manufacturers, and farms, contributing to sustainable resource management. RCA members have […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on July 17th, 2024
On July 17th, 2024, several RCA members volunteered to help clean-up a local neighborhood park. They went to the local neighborhood park to clean the green areas, walking trails and bushes of trash and debris. Once finished, they disposed of the trash they had collected by putting it into the trash bin. Keeping the local […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Cards for Hospitalized Children in July, 2024
Several RCA members donated handmade cards to hospitalized children. Each year, thousands of children are hospitalized for various medical conditions, with some staying for a few days and others for weeks or even months. By creating and donating these heartfelt cards, RCA members aim to raise awareness about the challenges faced by these children, who […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Organize a Clothing Drive in July, 2024
Riverside County AYLUS organized a clothing drive for those in need. Members cleaned out their closets, asked family and friends for donations, and sorted through clothes that were still in good condition and put them into donation bags. The members then met up at a local Goodwill store to donate these bags. With this the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on July 19th, 2024
On July 19th, 2024, Sophie Chung and Holiday Rothermund volunteered to help clean-up a local neighborhood park. They went to the Harveston Lake where they cleaned the bushes, trails and grassy areas from trash. When they were finished, they disposed of the trash they had collected by putting it into the trash bin. Keeping the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 19th, 2024
On July 19th, RCA members returned to a local senior home to volunteer. They began by wiping down the tables set for the dinner service. Afterward, they took time to converse with the elderly, aiming to bring some joy and variety to their daily lives. Listening to their stories and concerns provided insight into the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on July 19th, 2024
On July 19th, members of the RCA branch volunteered at a local food bank, initiating their support with organizing frozen bread and packing meat into boxes. They then ensured volunteers had access to water by stocking the refrigerator. Additionally, they sorted produce, prepared donation bags, and set up an EZ Up tent outdoors to offer […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 16th, 2024
RCA members assisted with a farewell party for the elderly by serving cakes and drinks. They cleaned up the tables, disposing of leftovers and plates, and helped put away decorations such as balloons, tablecloths, and other decor. Afterward, they rearranged the tables and chairs in the entertainment room. Once finished, they moved on to the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on July 14th, 2024
On July 14th, 2024, several RCA members gathered to clean up a local neighborhood park. They extended their efforts to a nearby lake, focusing on the green areas, walking trails, and the playground. They found trash scattered in the bushes, on the trails, and across the grassy areas. After diligently collecting the litter, they responsibly […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 13th, 2024
On July 13th, RCA members volunteered at a local senior home, assisting with a birthday celebration. They served drinks and cake and baked goodies to the seniors, arranged the tables and chairs, and helped with the cleanup. After the celebration was done, they continued to the dining room to set up the tables for the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on July 12th, 2024
On July 12th, RCA members returned to volunteer at the Discovery Shop, an antique thrift store associated with the American Cancer Society. The proceeds from the sale of donated items help support the ACS’s operations and research. The members relocated CDs, books, and DVDs to new bookshelves. They steamed many of the donated clothes, placed […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 12th, 2024
On July 12th, RCA Members returned to a local senior home to assist them. The seniors were engaged in a VR show where they learned about different geographical areas in the US. They were mesmerized how real the 3D world felt. After the event was over the members assisted in setting up the table for […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on July 12th, 2024
On July 12th members of the RCA branch assisted a local food bank. They started with organizing the bread. They unpacked boxes of bread and sorted them onto different carts. Then they moved onto unpacking cakes, donuts, muffins and other pastries. These were then loaded onto the carts as well. The cakes were moved into […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Lend a Helping Hand to a Senior Home on July 11th, 2024
On July 11th, 2024, Evan and Kyan Chang volunteered at a local senior home. They assisted in entertaining the residents with several rounds of playing a horse racing game. During a round, the seniors place their bets on the different horses and then throw the two dice. The first dice determines the horse, and the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 10th, 2024
On July 10th, RCA Members returned to a local senior home to assist them with their entertainment program. Senior care homes often have daily activities to keep the residents busy and entertained. On this day, they had scheduled a business-related club meeting. A successful business, in this case it was Fender Guitars, was introduced to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support the American Cancer Society on July 10th, 2024
On July 10th, two RCA members volunteered at the Discovery Shop, an antique thrift store that is connected to the American Cancer Society. The proceeds through the sale of donated items help support the operations and the research done by the ACS. The members helped with cleaning the dust, wiping down the windows and tables. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Food Bank on July 10th, 2024
Riverside County AYLUS members returned to the food bank on July 10th, 2024 to continue their support for the local food bank. They started out with packing meat and then continued onto creating day bags which consisted of several different items that were ready to be eaten during the day. These day bags contained breakfast […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 9th, 2024
On July 9th, 2024, several RCA members volunteered at a local senior home. As the seniors spend the majority of their time inside the facility, especially during the summer heat, entertainment within the home has become a more important factor. In order to help exercise their hands and enhance their mobility, the senior home hosted […]
Riverside County AYLUS Supports the American Cancer Society on July 8th, 2024
On July 8th, two RCA members returned to the Discovery Shop to assist them in their day-to-day operations. The Discovery shop functions as a resale boutique to help support the American Cancer Society. This time the members assisted organizing the donations, and jewelry, as well as the clothing racks. They also provided customer service to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Helps Fight Poverty by Hosting a Shoe Drive for Soles4Souls on July 7th, 2024
During the month of July, several RCA members collected used shoes and cleaned them to be donated to Soles4Souls, an organization that helps combat poverty and that helps to recycle shoes instead of throwing them onto landfills. The Riverside County AYLUS branch supports these goals and wants to help contribute to these environmental efforts not […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Senior Home on July 6th, 2024
On July 6th, several RCA members returned to support a local senior home. The group started with assisting during the ice cream social where they handed out icecream cups that were made according to the specifications of the residents. They then proceeded to form different social tables where they engaged in conversations with the seniors. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Lend a Helping Hand to a Senior Home on July 4th, 2024
On July 4th, Sophie Chung, Holiday Rothermund, Evan and Kyan Chang volunteered at the local senior home. Many of the residents were dressed up for the occasion and even the horses of the horse race games had patriotic costumes on. The seniors placed their bets on the different horses and then threw the 2 dice. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Food Bank on July 3rd, 2024
Riverside County AYLUS members returned to the food bank on July 3rd, 2024 to continue their support before the upcoming holiday. They started out with organizing the donations to load up the cars that were lining up. Once the cars started to move they helped load food boxes, juice, water melon and the occasional flower […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean-up Local Park on July 2nd, 2024
On July 2nd, 2024, Sophie Chung and Holiday Rothermund volunteered to help clean-up a local neighborhood park. They went to a nearby lake to clean the green areas and walking trails. There was trash in the bushes and on the trails as well as grassy areas. When they were finished, they disposed of the trash […]
Riverside County AYLUS Supports American Cancer Society on July 1st, 2024
On July 1st, two RCA members assisted the Discovery Shop in Temecula. The Discovery shop functions as a resale boutique to help support the American Cancer Society. The members assisted researching vintage items and with bringing in donations from the car into the store. They also helped with getting rid of some inventory bags from […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Parks on June 30th, 2024
On June 30th, 2024, several RCA members helped clean local neighborhood parks. They went around the park and adjacent streets to clean bushes and green areas as well as walking trails from any trash and debris. The trash was properly disposed afterwards. Keeping the local community park and the surrounding area clean has been a […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Lend a Helping Hand to a Senior Home on June 27th, 2024
On June 27th, 2024, Holiday Rothermund, Sophie Chung, Evan and Kyan Chang volunteered at the local senior home. They helped with a horse racing game. The seniors placed their bets on the different horses and then threw the 2 dice. Several rounds were played. RCA members assisted with moving the horses and handing the dice […]