Month: February 2024

San Diego Branch Hosted the 1st monthly used batteries recycling event in San Diego in Jan. 2024

Reported by Lauren Kan. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 1st collection and recycling of used batteries in Jan of 2024. Our volunteers collected 15 lbs of used batteries. The batteries are dropped at Staples. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling of batteries will contribute towards conserving […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Food Bank on January 26th, 2024

Sophie Chung, Sierra Kusek, Evan Chang, reunited to continue their volunteer work at the local food bank on January 26th. The members worked on distributing fruits and vegetables into different giveaway boxes. They then sorted the baked goods into boxes to store away. They brought the boxes out to the donation vans and cars and […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Supporting the Local Animal Shelter on January 21st, 2024

During the month of January, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. Several members such as Daniel Tran, Robert Tran, Michael Brown, Nicholas Navarro, Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Sophie Chung and Sierra Kusek recycled old t-shirts to create dog toys and blankets. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided in […]

Chapel Hill Branch Makes Heart Pillows for Cancer Patients in January 2024

This January, members of Chapel Hill Branch crafted heart-shaped pillows for cancer patients on their healing journey. These handmade cuddle buddies provide some much-needed comfort after surgery and are all about sprinkling smiles, hope, and strength to those tackling the tough parts of cancer. We hope that our little, but full-of-love, project adds a positive […]

AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch Helps Museum of Idaho with Guided Tours (Under the Canopy and Way Out West) on January 27th 2024.

Museum of Idaho is doing two guided tours: under the canopy to encounter exotic rainforest animals and also way out west, which immerse visitors in our region’s human and environmental story of our region. The Museum was short of staff and needed volunteers to help as docents.   From left to right: Nolan Ma, Zach […]