AYLUS Garden City successfully completed its first Candy Drive, running from November 1 through November 13. The campaign collected leftover Halloween candy to send to military service members as a gesture of appreciation and support.
With drop-off locations at several community sites, multiple AYLUS members and supporters contributed candy to the drive, including Lynnea, Leanne, Luis, Brayden, Haley, William, Louis, Melissa, Lucas, Daniel, and Sophia.
Luis took the initiative to set donation container and WeArt on Nov 1st, and collected donations from the WeArt location on Nov 8th, and then consolidate candy collected at other location in the end. On November 13, Luis, Daniel, and another member brought their collections together and delivered all the donations to Soldiers’ Angels Treats for Troops.
The drive demonstrated how students can organize a community service project, coordinate donations, and encourage others to support a meaningful cause. It also gave members opportunities to take initiative, collaborate, and contribute beyond their regular volunteer activities.
AYLUS Garden City would like to thank all members, families, neighbors, and community partners who donated candy and helped make this first drive a success. Special recognition goes to the students who took responsibility for collecting, consolidating, and preparing the donations for delivery.
Through this project, AYLUS Garden City continues to encourage student-led initiatives that turn small acts of kindness into meaningful community contributions.
Reported by: Anna Liu, Tiffany Scola, and Andre Quinn
Volunteers
- Lynnea Li – 1 hour
- Leanne Ng – 1 hour
- Luis Ye – 3 hour
- Brayden Kui – 1 hour
- Haley Yeung – 1 hour
- William Ruhle – 1 hour
- Louis Ruhle – 1 hour
- Melissa Wong – 1 hour
- Lucas Wong – 1 hour
- Daniel Quinn – 1 hour
- Sophia Quinn – 1 hour
