Category: MurrietaBranch

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (#77) (03/28/2026)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On March 28, 2026, Murrieta members participated in a park cleanup activity. We worked together to collect and sort litter from the ground and surrounding areas. Through this activity, we not only improved the cleanliness of the park but also developed a stronger sense of responsibility for protecting the environment and […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#97) (03/31/2026)

On March 31, 2026, Murrieta members continued their volunteer work at the CMOH Food Bank, supporting local families in need. 3 members were assigned to the dry food section, where they sorted donated goods, organized supplies, and assembled distribution boxes. Meanwhile, 2 members assisted with distribution in the parking lot, helping deliver boxes directly to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#96) (03/30/2026)

On March 30, 2026, Murrieta members continued volunteering at the CMOH Food Bank, further supporting families in need within the community. Members were again assigned to the dry food section, where they sorted donated items, organized supplies, and prepared distribution boxes. Members worked efficiently and stayed well-coordinated throughout the process. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#95) (03/26/2026)

On March 26, 2026, Murrieta members returned to the CMOH Food Bank for their second day of volunteering, continuing their efforts to support families in need within the community. Members were again assigned to the dry food section, where they sorted donated items, organized supplies, and prepared distribution boxes. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#94) (03/25/2026)

On March 25, 2026, during spring break, Murrieta members returned to the CMOH Food Bank to support families in need within the community. Members were first assigned to the dry food section, where they sorted donated items, organized supplies, and prepared distribution boxes. After completing the dry food tasks and helping clean up the area, members […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#149) (03/29/2026)

On March 29, 2026, Murrieta members held their weekly piano performance at Atria Senior Center. Through their music, members brought a sense of joy and comfort to the residents. At the ice cream parlor, another member helped serve sweet treats to the residents. While serving, members also took time to interact with them: chatting, listening, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#113) (03/21/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On March 21 2026, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden as volunteers. First, we pulled weeds and watered the plants. Then we checked on the plants. The tomato seedlings we planted earlier are about 6 centimeters tall. We hope they will bear fruit soon so that the residents of Jacob’s […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#112) (03/14/2026)

On March 14th, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden for routine maintenance, carefully weeding, loosening the soil to improve aeration, and fertilizing to promote healthy plant growth. Afterwards, we transplanted the last batch of tomato seedlings we had cultivated. We also picked fresh lettuce and delivered it to the residents of Jacob’s House. Volunteers: […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (#75) (03/01/2026)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On March 01 2026, Murrieta members took part in a park cleanup activity. We collected and sorted litter from the ground and nearby areas, and cleaned public facilities and rest areas. Through these efforts, the park became clean and orderly again, and the activity ended successfully. Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#147) (03/01/2026)

On March 1, 2026, Murrieta members volunteered at Atria Senior Center. In the library, members prepared new piano pieces to cheer up the residents, and their performances were warmly received. At the ice cream parlor, several residents gathered around the table, chatting while waiting for the booth to open. Members not only served sweet treats, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#111) (03/07/2026)

On March 07 2026, Murreita members went to the garden as volunteers. We turned over the soil and fertilized it, planted the tomato seedlings we had prepared at home, and watered them. The lettuce we planted earlier has also sprouted lush green leaves, which is really cute. We hope they will grow well so we […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#110) (03/01/2026)

On March 01, 2026, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden for routine maintenance. First, we cleared the weeds from the vegetable beds. Then, we loosened the soil and fertilized it to provide nutrients, and planted the tomato seedlings. After completing all the work, we finished our gardening work for the day, hoping that this […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#109) (02/22/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On Feb. 22, 2026, Murrieta members divided the work in the vegetable garden, turning the soil and weeding. The weeds had grown particularly vigorously after the rain. When we saw the weed-infested land become clean and tidy, we all smiled with satisfaction. In addition, the tomatoes we were growing at home […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects & Recycles Used Batteries #5 ( 02/21/2025)

On February 21st 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members recycled their used-up batteries at Home Depot. Members sorted through their old and broken batteries, using a glove to ensure safety and placed them carefully in a large ziploc bag. Then, they went to Home Depot and dropped them off in their recycling area. Members made sure to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #4 (02/22/2025)

On February 22, 2026, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch donated books to the two Little Free Libraries in the Morgan Hill community. In addition to contributing books to stock the boxes, members also cleaned and reorganized the books. The Murrieta Branch plans to continue this activity on a monthly basis to help provide accessible literature to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes ( #16) (02/22/2025)

On February 22, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS donated the gently used clothing and shoes to Angles’s View thrift stores in Temecula. Angel View is a nonprofit that helps children and adults with disabilities, especially those with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities. Their services include: Medical and rehabilitation care Therapy and support programs Residential care for […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports NAMI monthly support group meeting #2 (02/18/2026)

On February 18, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered with NAMI for their monthly mental health support group meeting held at Temecula Valley Hospital. Members arrived 30 minutes before the meeting to help with the setup. They prepared the NAMI booth with flyers, cards, meeting agenda information, and check-in forms, and also helped organize the refreshment […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation (#55) (02/14/2026)

On February 14, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered with ABWK Habitat for Humanity. ABWK is a project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. Volunteers help […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#146) (02/22/2026)

On February 22, 2026, members volunteered by playing piano at their local senior center. When the members first arrived, many seniors were still watching a movie, so only a few people were in the library during the first ten minutes of the performance. Despite the small audience at the beginning, the members continued playing a […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#145) (02/15/2026)

On February 15 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at their local senior center. At the ice cream parlor member assisted with serving treats and chatting with seniors. At the library, members started with requested pieces and played several well-known movie songs, then some classic pieces, before leaving, members went to help clean up and close […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#144) (02/08/2026)

On February 08, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members served seniors ice cream and played piano. Members play lots of classical pieces and for the last 15-20 minutes, they played some jazz and popular old tunes. In the ice cream parlor, members made sure to wash their hands before serving and helped clean everything up before leaving. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (#73) (02/01/2026)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On Feb. 01 2026, Murreita members participated in a park cleanup activity. During the activity, they collected and sorted the litter scattered on the ground and in the surrounding area, concentrating it around the playground and parking lot. Through these efforts, the park environment was restored to cleanliness and order. Volunteers: […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#108) (02/14/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On February 14, 2026, Murrieta members carried out gardening work in the vegetable garden. Upon arrival, we first cleared weeds and tilled the soil to prepare the vegetable beds. Then we fertilized to improve the soil. After the soil was prepared, we harvested lettuce and sowed lettuce seeds, carefully watering them […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#107) (02/07/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On Feb. 07 2026, Murreita members went to the vegetable garden to take care of the plants, weeding, watering, and checking on their growth. We harvested some Bok Choy, and although our hands got dirty, the whole process was full of learning and fun. Volunteers: Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#106) (02/01/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On Feb.01 2026, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden for routine maintenance. The lettuce seeds we had sown earlier had already sprouted two vibrant green leaves. We cleared the weeds from the beds, prepared the soil, loosened the soil, and then fertilized to replenish nutrients. Next, we planted the sprouted […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#143) (01/25/2026)

On January 25, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at the Atria Senior Center. The group was split into two teams: one team performed piano music in the library, where a few seniors had already gathered. Meanwhile, another member volunteered at the ice cream station, serving sweet treats and engaging in conversation with the residents as […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#105) (01/24/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh  On Jan. 24 2026, Murrieta members went to the vegetable garden to help. Everyone worked together, some pulled weeds, some watered the plants, and others carefully took care of the vegetables. Although the work was not easy, seeing the garden become neat and the crops grow made everyone feel a sense […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#104) (01/17/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh  On January 17, 2026, Murreita members followed their planned routine and went to the vegetable garden to carry out maintenance work. After arriving, we first removed the weeds from the garden beds to provide more space for the crops to grow. Then, we applied fertilizer to replenish nutrients in the soil. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation (#53) (01/24/2026)

On JAN. 25, 2026, AYLUS Murrieta members went to a Habitat for Humanity for paint senior house. The project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#142) (01/18/2026)

On Jan. 18, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at Atria senior center. Members brought along fun books to play like country and jazzy pieces. Seniors sang along with any pieces they recognized. At the ice cream parlor, members helped serve ice cream while interacting and chatting with the seniors as much as possible. Volunteers:  Jane […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#141) (01/11/2026)

On January 11, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at the Atria Park of Vintage Hills senior center. Members were split into two teams: one went to the library for a piano performance, where several residents were already waiting, and the other helped at the ice cream parlor, interacting and chatting with the seniors. In the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#93) (01/19/2026)

On Jan 19 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at CMOH food bank. Members were assigned into two teams. One team worked at the vegetable station, sorting vegetables by removing any spoiled items and ensuring that only good produce was placed into crates for distribution. Afterwards, members helped receive donated food and sorted it into its […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#103) (01/10/2026)

The bok choy seedlings we transplanted to the garden last week didn’t grow well due to the cold weather. So this week, we chose lettuce, which is easier to grow. We evenly scattered the lettuce seeds directly into the fertilized soil, hoping they will grow successfully. In addition, we are continuing to cultivate onion and […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#102) (01/03/2026)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On January 3, 2025, AYLUS Murreita members went to Jacob’s House vegetable garden as usual. The bok choy seedlings we transplanted last week hadn’t grown well due to the continuous rain and cold weather, which was quite frustrating. Nevertheless, we continued weeding and fertilizing to replenish the soil nutrients. After finishing […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects Bottles and Cans from a Local Neighborhood & Hosts a Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals (#31) (01/03/2026)

On Jan. 09 2025, Murrieta AYLUS sold bottles to raise money for animal shelters. The volunteers collected various bottles from their homes, sorting through their plastic bottles, glassware, and various aluminum cans. Members sorted through their types of bottles, they counted out some of their plastic bottles and aluminum cans to donate for count, while […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (#91) (12/31/2025)

On December 31st, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped their local food bank. Members were assigned at the meat and vegetable sorting stations, members carefully organized and package fresh produce, so the preparation team can easily grab pre-packed bags and quickly add them to the larger boxes designated for distribution.  Afterwards, members moved on to assist […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (90th) (12/30/2025)

On December 30th, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered their time to support their local food bank, continuing their commitment to serving the community. Members were happy to be back and eager to help where needed. Volunteers were assigned to two different stations. Two members assisted with loading food boxes, carefully transferring them from carts into […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes ( #15) (12/26/2025)

reported by Jessica Lu On 12/26/25, Murrieta AYLUS members prepared clothes to donate. Members found some clothes they outgrew and decided to wash and prepare them so they could donate them. They made sure the clothes were not worn out and were clean and fresh. After they prepared the clothes, members went to their local […]

Murrieta AYLUS Donates Supplies to their Local Animal Shelter (#6) (12/26/2025)

On December 26, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members organized a supply donation drive to support their local animal shelter using funds raised through their periodic bottle and can recycling program. This ongoing effort not only helps reduce waste but also allows members to transform recyclable materials into meaningful support for the community. With the funds collected, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #3 (12/21/2025)

reported by Jessica Lu On 12/21/25, Murrieta AYLUS members donated books to their Little Library. Members previously had collected and organized some books they decided should go up for donation since they don’t use it as much anymore. They made sure books were still in good shape and were not damaged. Then, members went to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports community Christmas performance (12/20/2025)

reported by Jessica Lu On 12/20/25, Murrieta AYLUS members supported their community’s Christmas performance by playing violin. Members arrived early in the morning so they could rehearsal before the concert. After, they went into a separate room to wait until it was their time to play. While waiting, members practiced a bit more and relaxed […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#99) (12/13/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh Today, as usual, we went to the vegetable garden to weed and fertilize, and the lettuce is growing steadily. On the way home, we also started planting bok choy seedlings in boxes, hoping they will germinate successfully.   Volunteers:  Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / Ethan Hsieh / Alison Hsieh: 1 […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #51 (12/13/2025)

On December 13 2025, AYLUS Murrieta members went to a Habitat for Humanity for paint senior house. The project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (#69) (12/06/2025)

Reported by Ethan Hsieh On December 6, 2025, the members went to the park for a cleanup activity. Upon arrival, we immediately began cleaning up, removing litter scattered on the playground, grass, and parking lot. Throughout the process, the members were responsible and worked diligently, making the park cleaner and tidier.   Volunteers: Owen Hsieh […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#98) (12/06/2025)

Reported by Audrey Hsieh On December 6, 2025, team members went to the vegetable garden to clean up, removing weeds from the beds to create a better growing environment for the vegetables. The lettuce continued to grow. Afterwards, we fertilized each vegetable, providing necessary nutrients to prepare for future growth. Today we also harvested Squash […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Senior House Preservation #50 (12/06/2025)

Reported by Jessica Lu On 12/6/25, Murrieta AYLUS members helped ABWK house project. The project focuses on helping senior homeowners by painting and refreshing their homes. The main goal of the project is to support seniors who may not be physically or financially able to maintain their homes on their own. Volunteers help paint exterior […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#135) (11/23/2025)

On November23rd, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out at their local senior center. Members signed in at the front desk before going their separate ways, one to the ice cream parlor assisting with serving treats and chatting with seniors as they enjoyed their dessert, and one to the library where they played the piano, filling […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#136) (11/30/2025)

On November 30, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at their local senior center. At the library, members started with requested pieces from the previous week before playing light jazz and ended by taking more requests, which the seniors enjoyed very much. At the ice cream parlor member assisted with serving treats and chatting with seniors. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#97)(11/29/2025)

On Nov. 29 2025, Murrieta members helped with Jacob’s House’s garden. We ran out of fertilizer in the vegetable garden, so we went to Home Depot and bought two bags of chicken manure. Once in the garden, we checked on the vegetables. The first batch of lettuce, which was originally ready for harvest, had been […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (#96)(11/22/2025)

On November 22, 2025, after continuous rain, the weeds in the vegetable garden grew particularly fast. AYLUS members pulled out an entire row of weeds, fertilized each seedling, and finally tidied up the scattered tools, restoring the garden to its former neatness. The lettuce is gradually growing.   Owen Hsieh / Audrey Hsieh / Ethan […]

Murrieta AYLUS Supports Community with Little Library Donation and Organization #2 (11/11/2025)

Reported by Jessica Lu On November 11, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members donated books to their local Little Library. Members knew the holidays were coming up so they thought what better way than to help support the Little Libraries in their neighborhood. Members both prepared a couple of books to put in each library. They made […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes ( #14) (11/11/2025)

On November 11, 2025, AYLUS members donated old clothing to Angel View, a local nonprofit organization that provides support to individuals with disabilities. Members collected gently used clothing and shoes that were in excellent condition. Each item was carefully washed, cleaned, and neatly folded before being packed into large bags for delivery to the donation […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (#133) (11/09/2025)

On November 9, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out at their local senior center, spending the afternoon bringing music and joy to the residents. Several seniors were already waiting eagerly in the lobby when members arrived, while others gathered in the library room. Members played all kinds of music, and took song requests in between […]