Category: Riverside County

Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Final Park Clean-Up of the Year on December 28th, 2023

On December 28th, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Sophie Chung, Sierra Kusek, Keegan Kusek and Holiday Rothermund helped clean up the local park as well as the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways and the greeneries. As the weather was unusually warm, the group decided to take advantage of […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Continue their Support for the local Animal Shelter in December, 2023

During the month of December, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. The group decided to continue its pet toying and blanket making event due to the start of the colder season. For this event, the group members recycled t-shirts and sourced fleece to create the blankets from. The members who worked on […]

Riverside County Holds Book Drive for the Little Libraries on December 9th, 2023

Several RCA Members continued their support for the communities’ Little Libraries during the month of December. The group collected books with the help of family, friends and by also cleaning out their own bookshelves. These donations help not only to replenish the libraries in the community, but it also helps giving people access to a […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Food Bank on December 2nd, 2023

On December 2nd several of our RCA members got together to continue their support for the Western Eagle Foundation, which is a local food bank. With the rise in inflation, many families have gone food insecure. The food bank provides a much-needed community pillar for those who would otherwise go hungry. With such a big […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create and Donate Homeless Bags in December 2023

During the winter month, RCA members decided to work on serving the homeless population. Several RCA members created homeless bags by gathering items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hygiene pads, protein bars, handwarmers, tea, coffee, socks, scarfs and more. The items were organized and packed and filled with a handwritten card created by the members. The […]

Riverside County AYLUS Raises Funds to Support the Local Animal Shelter in November 2023

Several Members of the RCA branch, decided to participate in a local craft fair to raise funds for a local animal shelter. Sophie Chung, Evan Chang and Kyan Chang created handmade crafts from hair accessories to home decor. Over several days these members worked hard on creating beautiful items for the sale. The craft fair […]

Riverside County AYLUS Thanks Local Veterans with Handmade Cards on November 11th, 2023 (Veteran’s Day)

On November 11th, 2023 several RCA members gathered on Veteran’s Day to write and draw some thank you cards for our Veterans. The group wanted to express their gratitude to those who have served our country and who have personally sacrificed a lot in order to safeguard our freedom. Once finished, the group then met […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Host AYLUS Winter Clothing Drive on October 22nd, 2023

Riverside County AYLUS participated on October 22nd, 2023 at the national AYLUS Winter Clothing Drive. Members cleaned out their closets, sorted through clothes that were still in good condition and put them into donation bags. The AYLUS logo was then printed and taped onto the top of the bags. The members then gathered together to […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Handmade Bookmarks and Books to a Local Senior Home in October 2023

During a recent meeting, the group brainstormed what could be done to help keep the seniors in our local senior homes entertained. Giving concerts has been one of the highlights when it comes to volunteering at a senior home for many of the RCA members. However, the group wanted to change it up a bit. […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Supporting the Local Animal Shelter during the Month of October 2023

During the month of October, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. The group recycled old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Many local animal shelter have been in distress in recent weeks due to overpopulation. Oftentimes these animals stay in the shelter for days if not weeks […]

Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Book Drive for the Little Libraries on September, 30th, 2023

The support of early literacy within the community has always been one pillar in RCAs effort of giving back. During the month of September, the group collected books with the help of family and friends. Some contributed to this drive by selecting books that were no longer needed. These books were used to refill the […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for local Animal Shelter in September, 2023

During the month of September, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. The group decided to continue its pet toying making event by recycling old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Two different styles of toys were created. Many local animal shelter have been in distress in recent […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Run a Food Drive and Help a Local Food Bank on September 10th, 2023

On September 10th, several of our RCA members got together to donate nonperishable food items such as pasta, tuna, and other nutritious canned goods to the Western Eagle Foundation, which is a local food bank in the area. With the rise in inflation, many families have gone food insecure. By running a food drive and […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Uplifting Cards for Hospitalized Children on September 3rd, 2023

On September 3rd, 2023, several RCA members got together to create some uplifting cards for children that are hospitalized. Often these young patients miss their friends and family and some even may feel lonely at times. RCA members wanted to show them that there are people out there who care. With uplifting drawings and words […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Hold a Back-to-School Supply Drive for a Elementary school and Children in Foster Care in August, 2023

During the month of August, several RCA members decided to support children in need with a school supply drive. The members received donations from friends and relatives. Some items were purchased as well. Notebooks, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners etc. were collected and donated. Children deserve the right to have school supplies to further […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for local Animal Shelter in August, 2023

During the month of August, several of our RCA members decided to continue supporting our local animal shelter. After a brainstorming session, the group decided to create chewing toys for the animals by recycling old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Two different styles of toys were created. The group […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Toys for Children in Foster Care on July 23rd and July 28th, 2023

Riverside County AYLUS members jumped into action after the group learned about the need for handmade toys for kids in foster care. The members discussed what toys to create and decided to make teddy bears out of towels. The members gathered the supplies, such as towels, ribbons, and rubber bands, and then got to work. […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Bags for the Homeless on July 23rd and July 28th, 2023

Helping the underserved population has been one of the main goals of the RCA branch. On July 23rd, 2023 several RCA members got together to create bags for the homeless. Prior to the meet-up, the members gathered goodies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, female hygiene pads, protein bars, water, and more. The members then got […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Clothes to Benefit the Local Community in July, 2023

Several RCA members collected clothes by asking friends and family members. Some also donated clothes by going through their own closets. Items that were still in good condition were selected to be donated. These clothes were cleaned, folded, and then donated to various charities that benefit the local community, such as the Assistance League Temecula […]

AYLUS Riverside County Members Create Cards for the Elderly on June 16th, 2023

Nicholas Navarro and Sophie Chung created handwritten and hand-drawn cards for the elderly. Often, our older generation might feel lonely and depressed. Both RCA members wanted to help cheer the seniors up by drawing cards and writing uplifting messages for them. The cards were then distributed to the seniors who came to listen to the […]

AYLUS Riverside County Helps Fight Poverty by Hosting a Shoedrive for Soles4Souls on June 9th, 2023

Soles4Souls is an organization that helps combat poverty and the environmental effects of throwing things like clothes and shoes onto landfill. To help with these efforts, the Riverside County branch members Sophie Chung, Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Michael Brown, and Nicholas Navarro decided to gather shoes through donations and own offerings. The shoes were then […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for the local Animal Shelter by Repurposing T-shirts during the Month of April, 2023 (2nd)

During the month of April, several of our RCA members decided to continue supporting the local animal shelter. Many of our members own pets themselves and seeing the shelters filled with abandoned pets has been heartbreaking. The group decided to create this event to be able to regularly support these animals all while raising awareness […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for the local Animal Shelter in March, 2023 (1st)

During the month of March, several of our RCA members decided to continue supporting our local animal shelter. After a brainstorming session, the group decided to create dog chewing toys by recycling old t-shirts. The group researched different ways as to how to create them. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. […]

Riverside County AYLUS Sisters Raise Funds to Donate Books to an Elementary School on March 19th, 2023 (1st)

On March 19th, 2023, two of RCA members created a garage sale to raise funds for a local elementary school. Kayla and Alyssa Paulsen emptied their closets and accepted donations from family and friends. The goal was to help the elementary school library with book donations. They both spend their morning setting up the garage […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Homeless Bags on March 5th, 2023 (2nd)

On March 5th, 2023, several RCA members got together to work on their homeless bag project. The members had purchased items to fill goodie bags for people in need. They also asked neighbors and friends for donations. The bags were filled with items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shavers, hand sanitizer, socks, hygiene pads, hand warmer, […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Clothes to Benefit the Community in February 2023

During the month of February several RCA members went through their closest to select items they wanted to donate to benefit the local Assistance League as well as the local Goodwill store. These are two known charities that help support the needs in the community. The selected items were washed, folded and neatly put into […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Continue to Help Local Animal Shelters in December 2022

RCA members continued to create handmade tied fleece blankets for various local animal shelters during the month of December. The weather had gotten significantly cooler, and the month was brutal with heavy rain plummeting that also brought severe flooding to various parts of California. These donations should bring warmth and comfort to these abandoned animals […]

Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Book Drive for the Little Libraries on January 30th-31st, 2023

The Little Libraries are a little icon within our communities. A place where people can have easy access to books. It provides a no-cost opportunity for people to read. It improves literacy for thousands of people and especially kids on a daily basis in a world, where technology has replaced the majority of our reading. […]

Riverside County AYLUS Keeps Working on Creating Blankets for Animal Shelters During the Month of January, 2023

In the past, RCA members have run food drives for different local animal shelters. This time several of our members decided to help the animals by making fleece blankets to help keep these animals warm during the cold winter months. Many of the RCA members own pets and seeing these animals suffer has made the […]