On the morning of April 4, our volunteers gathered at the Light and Salt Association to prepare for an upcoming fundraising fruit tea stand at the Taiwan Yes Festival, supporting the Special Needs Caring Center. A manufacturer’s marketing representative led a hands-on session, guiding volunteers through the ingredients, preparation steps, and workflow to be followed […]

In March 31,2026, AYLUS Pearland organized a book drive to support Books for Development. Volunteers collected and sorted over 500 books and delivered them to the organization. After receiving the books, Books for Development sorts, packs, and ships them to developing countries. These books are used to help build libraries, giving people in those communities […]

On the afternoon of March 28, our volunteers hosted the annual community egg hunt at Tom Bass Regional Park. The event featured three sessions, including—for the first time—a dedicated session for individuals with special needs, followed by two sessions open to all children. A total of 5,000 eggs were distributed throughout the park. Volunteers prepared […]

On March 28, volunteers supported the Pearland Chinese Association Annual Picnic. They assisted with transporting food and beverages to the event site, organized and facilitated games, and managed the lemonade stand. Their contributions helped ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Volunteers (2.5 hrs): Wyatt Yin, Edwin Gao, Joshua Meng, Jiarui Cui, Brian Zhang, Dazhi […]

On March 28, our dragon dance team performed at a local park as part of our community engagement efforts. The team began with a rehearsal of newly learned poses and movements, followed by a full showcase of the program for park visitors. The performance was well received and added vibrant cultural energy to the community […]

On March 22nd, 2026, AYLUS volunteers came together at the storage facility to clean, sort, and organize the materials and supplies remaining from the Lunar New Year celebration. Working collaboratively, they carefully packed decorations, lanterns, and other festive items, making sure everything was properly stored and well-prepared for future events. The team also reviewed leftover […]

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, Aylus volunteers went to Arcola to help with the World Down Syndrome Day Celebration. The volunteers arrived early to prepare and organize for the activities provided. This included making balloon animals, as well as bucket drumming. Once the event began, many people came, curious about the balloon animals piled on […]

On March 21, we proudly supported World Down Syndrome Day at Sugar Land Town Square, organized by our longtime partner, GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land. The event also celebrated GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land’s 10th anniversary. As a Down syndrome achievement center, GiGi’s Playhouse provides free programs that empower individuals and families. We have been honored to […]

SMILE Pearland is a youth-led inclusive program dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs and their families through engaging, skill-building activities in a welcoming and supportive environment. It is part of the Youth SMILE 4 Special Needs initiative, organized by Hummingbird Community Outreach, PROMIS/AYLUS Pearland, and valued community partners. Our March session began with an […]

The community Easter egg hunt is one of the largest and most anticipated events we organize each year. In 2026, the event is scheduled for March 28, and preparations are already well underway. In the weeks leading up to the event, our volunteers coordinated the procurement of supplies, including empty egg shells, small toys, stickers, […]

On the afternoon of March 21, 2026, our volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to host our monthly complimentary face painting and balloon art event for the community. The session began with a 30-minute training led by experienced volunteers, introducing new volunteers to basic techniques and popular designs. Following the training, the event opened […]

On March 15, volunteers gathered at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park to host the 35th session of My PlayClub, creating a joyful and inclusive afternoon for children in the local special needs community. The event featured a wide variety of engaging activities designed to encourage creativity, social interaction, and fun. Children enthusiastically participated in colorful face painting, […]

On March 7th, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch proudly supported the Pearland Charity Car Show and had a wonderful time serving our community. Our volunteers helped with event booth setup and cleanup, ensuring everything ran smoothly throughout the day. In addition, our team brought extra fun for families by offering face painting and balloon […]

On March 10, more than 20 volunteers participated in the Fifth Jungle Jim’s Farm Spring Break Bash for members of the local special needs community. The event aimed to create a joyful and inclusive environment where individuals with special needs and their families could enjoy a day of fun during spring break. During the event, volunteers organized and assisted […]

On Saturday, February 28, PROMIS/AYLUS Pearland proudly supported the West Pearland Library in hosting the 2026 Lunar New Year Celebration. As one of the largest annual events at the library, both the library staff and PROMIS/AYLUS members held several planning meetings in the months leading up to the event to ensure its success. PROMIS/AYLUS youth […]

This year’s Lunar New Year celebration falls in mid-February. In preparation, our dragon dance team has been actively performing at various community events, including celebrations at Shadow Creek Community, the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival in Pearland, Scouts event, the West Pearland Library, Silvercrest Elementary School, among others. The team has been rehearsing with new […]

On Thursday, February 26, 2026 AYLUS volunteers, Joshua Meng and Alicia Zhang organized the 1st PJHW and Sablatura Chess Tournament. The 4-round tournament was a huge success, running very smoothly with 22 participants, all of whom were very passionate about chess. AYLUS Pearland donated the awards, consisting of 3 medals and participation awards for all […]

On February 21, PROMIS/AYLUS Pearland co-hosted the 4th Pearland Lunar New Year Festival at the Pearland Recreation Center. As one of the largest community events in Pearland during the first quarter of the year, the festival drew tremendous support from the City of Pearland, the Light and Salt Association, and numerous local business sponsors. Our […]

To ensure a successful Lunar New Year Festival, our dedicated volunteers began working early in the morning. They placed directional signs along nearby roads, organized parking areas, and installed lanterns and sponsor banners throughout the venue. In addition, the team arranged tables and chairs across the three main event areas—the main court, food court, and […]

The Pearland Lunar New Year Festival attracts thousands of guests each year from the greater Houston area and beyond. The event features 50 vendor booths and 10 cultural booths, making it one of the largest community celebrations in the region during the first quarter of the year. Coordinating an event of this scale requires hundreds […]

The Pearland Lunar New Year Festival is the largest annual event hosted by our organization. Since its launch in 2023, this year marks our fourth festival. The event serves as a major platform for community engagement and an important opportunity for fundraising. Preparation for the fundraising sales begins months in advance. Volunteers carefully select Lunar […]

This year, Lunar New Year falls in mid-February. As part of the Lunar New Year tradition, red envelopes symbolizing good luck and prosperity are distributed at each celebration event. In preparation, our volunteers assembled 1,000 red envelopes for multiple Lunar New Year events in Pearland. They purchased chocolate coins and carefully packaged them inside the […]

On Saturday February 14, 2026, Joshua Meng, Mark Zhang, Brendon Jiang, Abigail Zheng, and Erica Gao volunteered at GIGI’s Playhouse Sugar Land. There, the volunteers led two stations, a balloon making station, and a face painting station. Together, they created a fun and interactive space where individuals of all ages are able to enjoy themselves. […]

On the afternoon of February 14, 2026, dedicated volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to conduct a face-painting training session in preparation for the upcoming Pearland Lunar New Year Festival. Face painting was one of the most popular attractions at last year’s festival, with long lines of excited children and barely a moment for […]

In January 2026, AYLUS Pearland teamed up with Iglesia Cristiana Restoration Y Vi Da to host a donation drive for orphanages in Mexico, which were in urgent need of clothing, shoes, glasses, and household items. Pearland volunteers stepped up to collect and sort gently used clothes, shoes, and books. Donations were dropped off at designated locations, amounting […]

On the afternoon of February 8, volunteers organized the second Pearland My PlayClub event of the new year. As usual, the event featured face painting, games, and arts and crafts. In addition to face painting, ring toss became another favorite activity among the children. The event promoted inclusive play at the city’s first inclusive park […]

On the evening of Jan 24, 2026, volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to host a face painting event for the community. Face painting is always one of the most popular activities among local kids, often drawing long lines at every event. This evening, our volunteers not only provided free face painting but also […]

On January 19, 2026, AYLUS Pearland volunteers distributed flyers in nearby neighborhoods to inform residents about the upcoming Pearland Lunar New Year Festival, as requested by the City prior to the event. Volunteers shared key information such as the event date, location, activities, and ticket details, distributing approximately 500 flyers in total. This outreach helped […]

SMILE Pearland is a newly developed project under the broader SMILE 4 Special Needs umbrella. It is a youth-led, inclusive program designed to support individuals with special needs and their families through engaging, skill-building activities in a welcoming and supportive environment. The program is part of the Youth SMILE 4 Special Needs initiative, organized by Hummingbird Community Outreach, PROMIS/AYLUS […]

On the afternoon of January 10, volunteers organized the first Pearland My PlayClub event of the new year. As usual, we offered face painting, games, and arts and crafts. In addition, hot chocolate was served due to the cold weather. The event promoted inclusive play at the city’s first inclusive park, while also raising awareness […]

With the Lunar New Year Festival approaching, volunteers have been actively promoting the event by distributing and posting flyers at local businesses in both Pearland and Katy. They introduced sponsorship levels and vendor benefits to small businesses and shared video clips from previous events to showcase the festival’s impact. This will be the fourth consecutive […]

On January 11, 2026, eight volunteers from AYLUS Pearland visited various neighborhoods to distribute flyers for the 2026 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival. They distributed roughly about 500 flyers. Volunteers introduced the event activities, date, location, and ticket information to local residents. This outreach successfully increased community awareness of the festival with our volunteers’ help. […]

During the Houston Marathon weekend, from January 10th -11th, 2026, AYLUS volunteers wore Lunar New Year Festival T-shirts to promote the upcoming event in the marathon waiting area. Volunteers engaged with runners and spectators, introduced the festival, and encouraged them to scan the QR code displayed on the shirts. Many runners were able to scan the code while waiting […]

On January 4th, 2026, student volunteers from AYLUS Pearland carried out a community street outreach initiative to promote the upcoming 2026 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival. The volunteers visited local shopping centers and business districts, posting event posters and speaking directly with store owners and employees. During the outreach, students introduced the significance of the Lunar New Year […]

We kicked off the new year with an exciting bucket drumming class at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center. The class included students of mixed experience levels- some returning participants and others new to bucket drumming. We began by introducing and reviewing the different sounds produced when the drumsticks hit various parts […]

On December 23, our volunteers attended the SMILE Holiday Luncheon, where they assisted with serving lunch and presented an overview of the history of the youth-led SMILE for Special Needs program. Now in its fifth year, the program has served hundreds of individuals and families with special needs and inspired thousands of youth volunteers to serve and […]

On December 15, our core leadership team was invited to City Hall to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Office of the Mayor, honoring the organization’s decade-long commitment to community service. This distinction was nominated by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, our long-term partner. During the ceremony, the Mayor delivered remarks, and Co-President […]

During the month of December, youth volunteers to continue online English tutoring. Tutors Anna Zheng and Jenny Huang  taught engaging and fun classes highlighted daily conversation and vocabulary. Volunteers used resources such as Youtube daily English conversation to make lessons more engaging. These lessons helped students gave them a short story to share with their […]

On the evening of December 20, volunteers involved in the SMILE Pearland project gathered to provide feedback to the project sponsor, Light and Salt Association. The group reviewed program successes as well as areas for improvement, and offered suggestions for new activities to be incorporated into the curriculum. The goal of this session was to […]

On the afternoon of December 19, the last day of school, we hosted our annual holiday celebration at Tom Bass Regional Park for community youth. Volunteers provided food, drinks, and desserts, and student clubs were invited to present their initiatives. Three junior high and high school Future Problem Solvers teams participated, showcasing their projects and […]

SMILE Pearland is a community based event to support individuals with special needs and their families, that inaugurated in September 2025. The December event feature holiday crafts and music. At the beginning of event, there was a circle time when everyone stated their favorite activity and they like most during holiday season. The interest ranged […]

On December 13, 2025, Brian Zhang and Sean Luan supported the Holiday Tour de Lite event at the Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland station, one of the city’s major holiday celebrations. The volunteers arrived early to assist with setting up chairs and tables, warmly greeted guests, and helped distribute the organization’s promotional materials throughout the […]

On December 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., we hosted the 3rd Annual SMILE Portrait Day for individuals with special needs and their families. A total of 27 families participated in this year’s event. With generous support from the City of Pearland, we set up two fully equipped photo booths to provide a smooth […]

On December 6, we organized Pearland My PlayClub #31 to promote inclusive play for children of all abilities. This special holiday session featured a variety of festive activities, including Photos with Santa, holiday-themed games, and a dedicated face-painting station. Each participant also received a goodie bag to take home, adding an extra touch of holiday […]

Our volunteers assisted with the Annual Holiday Open Houst at West Pearland Library on December 6. The night before the event, they also supported preparation and setup. During the event, our team organized the face-painting activity which attracted hundreds of children. We prepared a variety of Christmas-themed designs and operated in two shifts with six […]

On November 25,2025 Pearland volunteers organized a food donation drive and collected about 130 pounds of unopened, unexpired dry and canned goods. All items were gathered from different drop-off points across Pearland and delivered to the Pearland Neighborhood Center (PNC) for distribution to families in need. Volunteers (3 hours): Ranbin Yao, Richa Paliwal, Kenrick Xia, […]

Volunteers from AYLUS Pearland recently assisted the Pearland Chinese Association in collecting and organizing reports of past community events for their new website. By gathering articles, photos, and posts from platforms such as Facebook, Dingdang’s Meipian, and WeChat, the volunteers compiled a comprehensive archive of cultural and community activities held over the years. This archive […]

On October 9 and October 28, our volunteers assisted with the West Pearland Library’s book sale preparations. They helped move donated books to the storage room, sorted and shelved them, and created signs and labels for the upcoming sale. Volunteers: 10/9 (2 hrs): Ivan Chiang, Ian Chiang, Mettie Ngo 10/28 (2 hrs): Mettie Ngo

With the holiday season approaching, our dragon dance team has been actively preparing for upcoming performances. They practiced newly choreographed movements and experimented with different music selections. Voluteers (3hrs): Emma A Lu, Roy Zheng, Allen Gu, Rexford Pan, Ethan Y Chen, Nathan Li, Sean Luan, Roger Cui, Andrew Lu, Yu Wang, Derek Xu Parent on […]

Over the recent weekends and holidays, two dedicated volunteers devoted their personal time to further improving the PCA (Pearland Chinese Association) website. Their efforts included building a full Chinese-language version of the site and compiling a complete archive of all events organized by the association since its founding in 2018.  By carefully documenting each activity and […]

The day before race day, AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted with packet pick-up to help prepare for the Annual Pearland Turkey Trot. Despite the early chill, volunteers gathered near Independence Park on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, to support the event. At the start of the morning, volunteers set up the medal stand, prepared water stations […]

November 25, 2025 — On November 25, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland took to the streets to promote the upcoming Spirit Night Fundraiser. As part of their ongoing community service efforts, the students visited local businesses to distribute flyers and posters, encouraging the community to support the fundraising event that will benefit future youth-driven projects and cultural […]

On November 23, 2025, student volunteers from AYLUS Pearland carried out a community street outreach initiative to promote the upcoming 2026 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival. The volunteers visited local shopping centers and business districts, posting event posters and speaking directly with store owners and employees. During the outreach, students introduced the significance of the […]

On November 23, 2025, we hosted the SMILE Pearland session with the theme “Healthy Living in the Holiday Season.” The event began with a warm-up circle where volunteers and participants introduced themselves and shared their favorite holiday foods. Volunteers then led an interactive activity about the importance of eating a variety of colorful foods and […]

On November 15, volunteers gathered at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park for My PlayClub #30, a monthly event dedicated to promoting inclusive play. The afternoon was filled with joy and laughter as families enjoyed face painting, bucket drumming, holiday crafts, and interactive games. Volunteers also supported the LSA Special Needs Caring Center’s fundraising efforts by hosting […]

AYLUS volunteers proudly participated in the Lung Cancer Awareness Walk at Rice University Stadium on November 16, 2025. Our team showed incredible spirit and unity—some volunteers chose to walk, while others took on the challenge and ran. Regardless of the pace, everyone came together with the same purpose: to raise awareness, honor those affected by lung cancer, […]

On Sunday November 16, 2025, Joshua Meng hosted the first Pearland Branch volunteer chess over the school year. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the knight fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned that before moving it’s important to think carefully about what your opponent wants to do. Afterwards, the […]

On November 15, 2025, members of AYLUS Pearland partnered with Project Clarity as part of an Achiever Together Fund–supported initiative. Project Clarity is a student-led effort from Pearland, Texas, dedicated to building a cleaner and healthier future for the community. Together, the two groups hosted an outreach booth at the Old Pearland Farmers Market to […]

On Sunday, November 9th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers returned to continue work on the Community Garden Project. On the second day of this ongoing effort, volunteers focused on paving the garden paths with rocks, preparing and planting new greenery, and setting up lighting to enhance the garden’s functionality and aesthetic appeal. Volunteers worked collaboratively to ensure the […]

On Saturday, November 8th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers joined Boy Scout Troop to kick off the Community Garden Project. This marked the first day of an ongoing effort to create and improve a green space for the local community. The day began early as volunteers arrived prepared with tools, gloves, and plenty of enthusiasm. Working alongside […]

On October 30, volunteers participated in the “Trick or Treat” event at the West Pearland Library, bringing fun and excitement to local families. The volunteers prepared colorful inflatable balloons for children, which quickly became one of the most popular attractions of the event. Laughter and smiles filled the air as kids eagerly lined up to receive their […]

On Sunday, November 2nd, AYLUS Pearland organized a successful Halloween Candy Drive to collect leftover treats for donation to Mexico. The event brought together enthusiastic volunteers and community members, creating a heartwarming atmosphere of generosity and teamwork. Volunteers set up a collection station and offered free face painting for children, adding fun and excitement to […]

On November 1st, 2025, four AYLUS youth volunteers attended a child’s birthday party as face painters to spread joy and raise money as well.  They set up a vibrant face painting station, offering a wide range of designs such as flowers, butterflies, popular cartoon characters and spooky spiders as kids requested. The volunteers’ artistic skills […]

During this year’s Trick or Treat night, volunteers added extra cheer to the celebration by giving out colorful inflatable balloons to children. The creative balloon designs caught the attention of many young visitors and quickly became one of the evening’s favorite attractions. While interacting with families, volunteers also took the chance to introduce our organization to parents, […]

On November 1, 2025, Jiarui Cui and Yanqing Qu assisted at the PCA Annual Member Conference held in the evening at the West Pearland Library. Before the meeting began, they helped pick up food, snacks, and water at the entrance and delivered them to the conference room. During the event, the volunteers also guided participants […]

In October 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, […]

On the evening of October 24, 2025, volunteers gathered at the St. Helen Catholic Church Trunk & Trick event to organize face painting activity for the community. Face painting is one of the most popular activities among local kids, which drew long lines from the beginning to the end.  This evening, our volunteers not only provided […]

On the afternoon of October 19, 2025, our volunteers brought energy and creativity to the Hallowoof Event at the Pearland Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. They engaged families and children by running the balloon twisting booth, Halloween art station, and trick-or-treat hallway, spreading joy while supporting the shelter’s mission to promote pet adoption and community […]

On October 13th, members of our Dragon Dance Team gathered to assemble the newly arrived dragon. The team has performed at numerous community events—from the holiday season through the Lunar New Year—bringing cultural excitement and joy to the community. Earlier this year, they performed at least five different events. To prepare for the upcoming season, […]

On October 11th, our volunteers started early in the morning to help set up the Scare on the Square event hosted by the University of Houston–Clear Lake (UHCL) Pearland Campus. They assisted with the water station, managed the event registration booth, organized the costume parade, and supported the event take-down. This was our first collaboration […]

On the afternoon of October 14th, our volunteers hosted a fundraising event at Rose Tea House. Guests enjoyed free balloon twisting, while we raised funds through face painting, a plant sale, and a pet gear sale. In total, $50 was raised to support the special needs community. Volunteers (2 hrs): Jiarui Cui, Brian Zhang, Katherine […]

On the evening of October 11, our volunteers supported the Pearland Chinese Association’s monthly networking event held at the West Pearland Library. They provided assistance by welcoming guests at the entrance and directing them to the conference room. Volunteers (1.5 hrs): Jiarui Cui, David Liu

The SMILE Pearland October session was held at the West Pearland Library on October 11. Volunteers and participants explored the theme of landscaping, learning about trees and flowers native to the Greater Houston area. They created beautiful paintings featuring oak trees and bluebonnets—the Texas state flower—using crayons, Q-tips, and acrylic paint. The group also discovered […]

In the evening of October 4th,  two volunteers supported the Pearland Chinese Association’s health care seminar. Arriving early at West Pearland, they arranged the meeting room then welcomed participants, provided directions at the entrance, and ensured a smooth check-in. Volunteers (1.5 hrs): Yanqing Qu, Yanbin Qu Parent on duty (1.5 hrs): Erica Jiang (Christy Zheng)

Our volunteers were invited to join individuals with special needs from the LSA Special Needs Caring Center (SNCC) and Fort Bend Chinese Church to perform a bucket drumming piece at the Mid-Autumn Festival on October 4, 2025. We were also grateful for the opportunity to fundraise for Project SMILE during the event. Before the festival, […]

On October 5, our organization hosted an educational webinar titled “The Path to Medical School.” The event featured two medical students from the McGovern Medical School Asian Pacific American Medical Students Association (APAMSA), who shared their academic journeys from high school to medical school. Through personal stories and firsthand experiences, the speakers offered valuable insights and practical advice for […]

On August 9, 2025, West Pearland Library hosted a Back-to-School Bash, and our youth volunteers supported the event by running the photo booth. They helped children put on costumes, posed them for group photos at the request of family members, and handed out giveaways to attendees. Volunteers (2.5 hrs): Brian Zhang, Claire Liu, Grace Liu […]

On August 7, our junior members organized an online Zoom webinar led by Christy Zheng and five peers to support new parents preparing for elementary school. Parents actively participated by asking questions in the chat and engaging with the presentation. Throughout the session, volunteers shared their personal experiences, offering valuable insights into what families can […]

In September 2025, SMILE 4 Special Needs volunteers began supporting the Pearland Miracle League’s fall season. During the games, they assisted individuals with special needs in enjoying and playing baseball. Volunteer Participation:     9/13 (5.5 hrs): Yanqing Qu, Yanbin Qu     9/27 (5.5 hrs): Yanbin Qu

During the month of September, youth volunteers to continue online English tutoring. Tutors Anna Zheng and Jenny Huang  taught engaging and fun classes highlighted daily conversation and vocabulary. Volunteers used resources such as Youtube daily English conversation to make lessons more engaging. These lessons helped students gave them a short story to share with their […]