On the evening of February 6, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers participated in Silverlake Elementary School’s multicultural festival, supporting the China station. They captivated guests with a live demonstration of the traditional Chinese instrument, the Gu Zheng, offering a glimpse into China’s rich musical heritage. Volunteers also distributed Lunar New Year snacks and shared insights into […]

AYLUS Pearland’s Little Dragon team showcased a vibrant performance at the Silver Creek Community Lunar New Year Celebration on the evening of February 1, 2025. The volunteers captivated the audience with two rounds of dragon dance, bringing energy and festive spirit to the event. Additionally, they engaged with residents by sharing insights about Lunar New […]

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) partners in developing and maintaining a couple of responsive and engaging websites to help users learn about partners’ organizations, missions, programs, news, updates, and events. The websites were first published in September 2024. After several months of operation and fine-tuning, they ran […]

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS) since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland submits expense reports, maintains a list of programs with statistical data, and reports to PRS […]

In January 2025, AYLUS Pearland partnered with Iglesia Cristiana Restoration Y Vi Da to host a donation drive supporting orphanages in Mexico. These orphanages are in urgent need of clothing, shoes, books, and household appliances. Pearland volunteers rallied together, collecting and sorting gently used clothes, shoes, and books. Donations were gathered at designated drop-off locations, […]

Pearland volunteers conducted online English classes for elementary school children in China, focusing on beginner-level conversation and reading. The goal was to create a native English-speaking environment to help students develop basic conversational skills and expand their vocabulary. A small fee was charged for each class, with all proceeds being donated to the Achieve Together […]

On January 26, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers participated in the Lunar New Year celebration hosted by 2nd Baptist Church. They organized a vibrant cultural booth showcasing Chinese calligraphy, paintings, scenic landscapes, and traditional holiday customs. To add a playful and engaging touch, volunteers dressed in panda suits and took photos with guests, creating a memorable […]

On the evening of January 24th, from 4 to 6 PM, one of Glenda Dawson High School’s CmPS team, Code to Connect, organized a community lecture with the help of the Achieve Together Fund. The event was a great success, with multiple Pearland residents attending and actively participating in discussions and activities. The lecture covered […]

Throughout January 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers actively prepared for a series of Lunar New Year celebrations set to take place on the first three weekends of February. Collaborating with community partners, they took on key responsibilities to ensure the events would be a seamless success. • Emma A. Lu and Kara Li: Designed banners and […]

On the evening of January 23, 2025, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch lent their support to the multicultural festival at Silvercrest Elementary School. They helped children with makeup and face painting, organized on-stage performances, and contributed to creating a lively and inclusive atmosphere. It was a memorable and enjoyable evening for everyone involved. Volunteers […]

On January 18, 2025, Pearland volunteers brought individuals with special needs from Pearland to Katy’s monthly Wonder Kids Inclusive Play event. Volunteers supported participants by engaging them in activities such as singing with American Sign Language, playing Jenga, practicing leg movements using ladders, and bucket drumming. The event concluded with everyone enjoying pizza together. Volunteers […]

On the evening of Jan/11/2025, Pearland volunteers organized the ( 20th ) Pearland my PlayClub at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. The event feature bucket drumming , adaptive Games, face printing, cartoon sticker tattoo and playground fun. The event provided a fun, Inclusive atmosphere . Where children could express their creativity and enjoy adaptive play. Volunteers […]

To help spread the word and generate excitement for the event. With the festival fast approaching, on January 5th, one of the crucial tasks was to post festival posters in local shops, businesses, and community centers around Pearland to ensure maximum attendance and community involvement.  The posters included essential event details, such as the date, time, […]

 On January 6, 2025, the AYLUS  volunteers gathered at the  PCA storage.  A significant part of the day’s task was to bring in and properly store the new purchases made specifically for the festival. These new items, which ranged from decorations to festival supplies, were crucial for ensuring a vibrant and authentic celebration of Lunar […]

On January 7th, AYLUS volunteers gave their second robotics class for students with special needs at the Light and Salt Association (LSA). This class marked an exciting progression, with a specific focus on teaching the students about sensors. Through interactive lessons, the volunteers guided the students in understanding how sensors work in robotics, such as […]

On January 3rd, AYLUS volunteers gave their first robotic class for the Special Needs at the Light and Salt Association. This class is centered around the fundamental concepts of robotics, with a focus on basic knowledge of motors and sensors. AYLUSvolunteers tailor the lessons to be accessible, breaking down complex ideas into simpler, hands-on activities […]

On January 2nd, 2025, the teachers of the AYLUS robotics class gathered to prepare the presentation for their upcoming event the next day at the Light & Salt Foundation. The presentation detailed different aspects of robotics. By combining engaging content with visually stimulating elements and hands-on experiences, the teachers of AYLUS robotics hope to provide an […]

On January 2, 2025, volunteers from Pearland kicked off the new year with an energetic “Bucket Drumming for All” lesson at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. Five students participated in the session, including both seasoned drummers and first-time learners. The class began with a review of basic beats and drumming techniques, allowing everyone to quickly get […]

During Christmas days, the AYLUS Volunteers play an essential role in maintaining the Christmas light displays in the park. These dedicated individuals are tasked with regularly monitoring the lights, ensuring everything remains in working order throughout the holiday season. They inspect the entire park, walking through pathways and checking trees, sculptures, and other features illuminated […]

Pearland volunteers conducted online English classes for elementary school children in China, focusing on beginner-level conversation and reading. The goal was to create a native English-speaking environment to help students develop basic conversational skills and expand their vocabulary. A small fee was charged for each class, with all proceeds being donated to the tutoring program […]

In December 2024, Pearland volunteers dedicated their time and efforts to preparing for the upcoming 2025 Lunar New Year celebrations. Invited by several event organizers, including the Pearland Chinese Association, the Light and Salt Association (LSA), Town Center vendor fairs, and others, the volunteers played a vital role in ensuring the success of these festivities. […]

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) partners in developing and maintaining a couple of responsive and engaging websites to help users learn about partners’ organizations, missions, programs, news, updates, and events. The website was first published in September 2024. After the initial round of testing, additional testers from […]

Pearland volunteers gathered early on the morning of December 21, 2024, at Town Center to set up a booth promoting the Light and Salt Association (LSA)’s free healthcare and benefits application services, as well as fundraising for the City’s second inclusive park. Volunteers skillfully crafted balloon animals to draw attention, distributed LSA flyers, and sold […]

On December 14, the AYLUS volunteers played an integral role in the success of the City of Pearland’s Tour de Light event, showcasing their dedication to making the experience enjoyable and seamless for attendees. Their contributions included various essential tasks that ensured the event ran smoothly from start to finish. They helped with setup/ clean up and […]

On December 8, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers made a significant contribution to the Market Day at knights of Columbus. Their efforts included greeting guests, distributing flyers, and maintaining the cleanliness of the pavilion and game area. Volunteers: 3.5 hours: Katherine Wei, Aoyu Jin, Arianna Li 3 hours: Yuxuan(Alice) Yuan, Aoyu Jin, David Liu，Jerry Liu，Owen Song

On Dec 7, 2024, two AYLUS Pearland members volunteered at Ed White Elementary School’s Saturday tutoring program, dedicating their time to assist students in subjects like reading and math. Working closely with teachers, the volunteers provided personalized support to help enhance the students’ learning experience. Volunteers (4 hours, 8:00 AM-12:00 PM): Lindsay Lin, Alissa Shi

On December 8th, two impactful events were hosted to serve the special needs community in Pearland. The first was the 2nd Annual Special Needs Portraiture, where more than twenty individuals with special needs participated in portrait sessions with professional photographers from Wampii Studio. Sponsored by Hummingbird Community Outreach and supported by AYLUS Pearland, the event […]

On the morning of December 7th, youth volunteers from AYLUS Pearland gathered at the West Pearland Library to support its popular Holiday Open House event. With families arriving early, eager to join the festivities, volunteers took on various roles, including greeting guests, assisting with the snow slide, helping children decorate cookies, and managing the end-of-event […]

Starting in August 2024, AYLUS Volunteers started collecting, packaging, and delivering tennis balls for Serve2Sustain, a partner organization that collects and recycles tennis balls. AYLUS volunteers collected tennis balls from local and personal sources, and donated tennis balls to Derek Zhu’s house, where he packaged and sent the tennis balls to the Serve2Sustain headquarters in […]

On December 1, 2024, the teachers of the AYLUS robotics class gathered to create and prepare three presentations for their upcoming events at the Light & Salt Foundation. Each presentation detailed different aspects of robotics, ranging from a simple introduction to hands-on learning with motors and sensors. By combining engaging content with visually stimulating elements […]

Pearland volunteers gathered early on the morning of November 30, 2024, at Town Center to set up a booth promoting the Light and Salt Association (LSA)’s free healthcare and benefits application services, as well as fundraising for the City’s second inclusive park. Volunteers skillfully crafted balloon animals to draw attention, distributed LSA flyers, and sold […]

Since May 2023, AYLUS Pearland has been supporting LSA to build a database to track their events participations and monitor their class progression. The database was successfully built by the end of summer in 2003 and implemented into their daily management. In the month of October and November, AYLUS volunteers Katherine Wu continued to tune […]

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS) since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland submits expense reports, maintains a list of programs with statistical data, and reports to PRS […]

The Pearland Branch organized a vibrant Community Fall Party during Thanksgiving break on November 26, 2024, at Tom Bass Regional Park. Volunteers worked together to prepare food, plan games, and set up the event, creating a welcoming atmosphere for families and friends to enjoy the crisp fall weather. Guests delighted in a variety of offerings, […]

On the early morning of November 23, 2024, Pearland volunteers gathered at LA Fitness to assist with setting up the Farmers’ Market in exchange for a free fundraising booth. Volunteers contributed by helping at the market’s welcome desk and managing their own booth, where they offered sticker sheets and face painting services. All proceeds from […]

On the evening of November 23, AYLUS volunteers hosted their fall semester tennis class. They organized the students into two groups based on skill level and kicked off the session with an energetic warm-up to boost enthusiasm. Throughout the class, participants practiced drills to refine their forehand and backhand techniques, while also beginning to learn […]

On the afternoon of November 23, 2024, Pearland volunteers and individuals with special needs came together to deliver a heartwarming performance at a senior center in Southwest Houston. This event fosters inclusive engagement through shared talents and creativity. Event Highlights: Special Needs Performers Shine: The program opened with inspiring performances by SMILE students, who showcased their […]

On November 23, 2024, volunteers from Pearland led a vibrant session of Bucket Drumming for All at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center. This initiative emphasizes inclusivity through creative and engaging activities. Event Highlights: Activity: Participants and volunteers came together to explore rhythm, teamwork, and creativity through bucket drumming. Each lesson was designed to build coordination, […]

On the morning of November 23, 2024, Pearland volunteers joined individuals with special needs at the inaugural SMILE Wonder Kids event in Katy. This program builds on the success of the SMILE Inclusive Play & Learn series and was developed collaboratively by LSA and Hummingbird Community Outreach. SMILE Wonder Kids is a semi-structured program led […]

Pearland volunteers participated in a workshop to design the curriculum for SMILE Wonder Kids, a new monthly inclusive program for individuals with special needs. This program builds upon the success of the previous SMILE Inclusive Play & Learn, incorporating more structured training within a fun, play-based environment. The session, led by Sharon Cheng, Director of LSA’s Special […]