During the Aug-Oct, Junior members of Pearland AYLUS volunteered to continue tutoring kids from around the greater Houston area. Tutors Clara Liu, Wyatt Yin, Gregory Song, and Christy Zheng taught engaging and fun classes that elevated students English. Lessons during July highlighted reading and vocabulary. Teachers used resources such as RazKids, and Brainpop to make […]

On the evening of October 26th, Challenger Elementary School hosted its annual Halloween night Festival. This lively event brought together families and children from the community for an evening filled with fun, excitement, and togetherness. One of the standout features of the festival was the AYLUS booth, which offered a delightful combination of balloon art […]

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As a requirement of the grant, AYLUS Pearland has to submit expense reports, maintain a list of programs with statistical data, and report to […]

As a long-time partner of AYLUS Pearland, light and salt association (LSA) stated their need for a data tracking system in order to better track their volunteer events and classes progress. One of AYLUS Pearland alumni, Aaron Wu, led this project with the internship from LSA. AYLUS members Jonathan Niu, Matthew Niu, Aiden Li, Katherine […]

On October 14th, dedicated volunteers from AYLUS gathered at the West Pearland Library to host a delightful event—a free face painting session for local children. In the initial hour, four skilled volunteers shared their expertise, patiently guiding younger participants in the art of face painting. These experienced mentors not only taught the essentials but also […]

On the evening of October 21, 2023, our amazing AYLUS Pearland volunteers took center stage at Wag-o-Ween, held at the Pearland Canine Resource Center, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM! Their mission? To make a positive impact and spread joy in style. Their adventure began with some booth setup wizardry, transforming the AYLUS booth into a […]

Over the weekend of October 20-21, 2023, the enthusiastic volunteers from AYLUS Pearland made a significant contribution to the local Farmers Market held at Independence Park. Their involvement commenced on October 20th as they took charge of measuring and marking the booth spaces under the pavilion, and proudly hoisted two flags at the park's entrance, […]

On Saturday, October 21, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued tennis lessons for fundraising. After a brief warmup, the students were divided into beginner and intermediate groups at four tennis courts. Caroline Fu and Gavin Song taught beginners1; Zide Liu, Alex Sun and Daniel Ren taught beginners2; Derek Zhu, Sean Liu and […]

On October 14th, AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art lessons to the community kids at the Pearland West Library.  This week, 8 students focused on drawing a fish.At the beginning of class the 3 volunteers assisted the students in sketching out their rough draft. Afterwards students who had  finished sketching began to color in their […]

On October 7th, AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art lessons to the community kids at the Pearland West Library. 11 students designed and drew artwork on lunch bags. They incorporated things such as jokes, riddles, and pictures. Accompanied by them were 4 volunteers who assisted them on their work. Volunteers (2 hours): Jiaqi Ren, Wendy […]

In order to raise mental health awareness, AYLUS headquarter committee of mental health is conducted a mental health related anonymous survey across all the branches to take a snapshot of mental health status of American teens  and preteens (Grades 5-12) and collect publicly available mental health resources offered by schools or other official sources. From […]

On October 9th, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a community balloon twisting competition, inviting local children to create intricate balloon sculptures including flowers, swords, and dogs. A panel of three judges evaluated and scored each balloon creation. Initially, the competition was organized separately for each type of balloon sculpture, with participants given a time limit of […]

On Oct 8, 2023, Pearland volunteers volunteered at the LSA health fair hosted after the grand opening of MedXSunshine Adult Day Care and Home Care Center in the Southwest of Houston. Volunteers utilized what they have been trained during the summer to assist in Hepatitis C test, FIT kit explanation, All of Us research program […]

In the morning of October 7th, 2023, the AYLUS Pearland teamed up with the esteemed Pearland Shotokan Karate Academy to host an empowering Youth Self Defense Training session at the West Pearland Library. This event drew in a diverse and enthusiastic crowd, with over 40 community members eagerly participating. The training session was conducted by […]

On October 7, 2023, the Pearland Branch of AYLUS enthusiastically joined forces with the community to champion Down Syndrome Awareness at the inaugural Fall Festival held at New Hope Church of Pearland. The volunteers lent their support to various facets of the festival. Beyond setting up their own engaging activity stand, they took on diverse […]

AYLUS Pearland Branch enthusiastically joined forces with Pearland Market Days, a valued local partner, in a collaborative effort that embraced community spirit and mutual support. Volunteers were actively engaged in various activities, from greeting attendees to sharing joyful moments with children. Their dedication extended to cleaning up the food court and playing area, enhancing the […]

On the evening of September 30th, a sense of joy and camaraderie filled the air as Pearland volunteers arrived at a holiday celebration event. Their mission? To engage in a delightful bucket drumming performance alongside a group of special needs individuals from the Light and Salt Special Needs Care Center. In a heartwarming display of […]

On September 30, 2023, dedicated volunteers from the Pearland branch enthusiastically joined forces with AYLUS Houston to facilitate the inaugural SMILE Inclusive Playdate in Katy. This event was made possible through the collaborative efforts of the Pearland Branch, AYLUS Houston, Hummingbird Community Outreach, the generous support from the Light and Salt Association, and the Katy […]

On September 30th, a group of AYLUS volunteers headed out to the Pearland West library to make bracelets that were going to be sold at the Oktoberfest. A total of 50 colorful and creative bracelets were made. The event was a hit, and everyone had a great time.   Volunteers: 9/29 Preparation and flyer design […]

On September 23th, AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art lessons to the community kids at the Pearland West Library. This class the students started on sketching and lining a dragon. This helped them improve their line art and color-blending skills. They took a break about halfway through the class, where everyone was able to have a snack. Volunteers […]

On September 30th, AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art lessons to the community kids at the Pearland West Library.  This week, the students focused on finishing the drawing of a dragon they had started the week before. At this point, many of them were already ready to color their photos. Using color pencils, the students […]

On September 20th, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland offered to prepare trays of cultural food (both homemade or store bought) to Dawson’s culture club. These Asian dishes consisted of dumplings, glass noodles, lo mein, egg rolls, etc, and were sold alongside a variety of boba drinks as well as fruits. These dishes were warmly welcomed at […]

On September 9th, a dedicated group of volunteers from AYLUS enthusiastically gathered to craft beautiful fall wreaths for a fundraising sale. Their collective efforts resulted in an array of charming and intricately designed wreaths, each embodying the warm and vibrant spirit of the fall season. As they worked diligently on their creations, laughter and camaraderie […]

On September 23, 2023, dedicated volunteers from AYLUS Pearland took charge of a remarkable fundraising food stand at the highly anticipated annual Taiwan Yes Night Market, generously sponsored by the Light and Salt Association. In the days leading up to the event, our volunteers worked diligently to prepare an enticing array of traditional Taiwanese street […]

On September 16th, the AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art lessons to the community kids at the Pearland West Library.  This week, the students focused on finishing the drawing of Charlie Brown and Snoopy they had started the week before. At this point, many of them were already ready to color their photos. Using color […]

On September 9th, the AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art lessons to the community kids at the Pearland West Library. The volunteers offered an interactive learning experience for kids of all ages who wanted to explore art. This week, the students started a new drawing of Charlie Brown and Snoopy from the famous comic strip, […]

On September 23rd, 2023, AYLUS Pearland had the honor of being invited by a local establishment, Jerimiah’s Italian Ice, to participate in their fall festival that attracted more than 500 guests. A group of our young volunteers enthusiastically engaged in balloon twisting, creating a multitude of delightful balloon sculptures, including flowers, swords, and dogs. They […]

On Sunday August 6th, 2023, Aylus Pearland continued their chess classes designed to improve the players’ skill of chess. On the final day of Aylus chess lessons, the instructors decided to have a small chess tournament with the students that attended. Each student was paired in a Round Robin style tournament where they would play […]

As the Lunar New Year approached in 2024, the AYLUS Pearland Branch media group members got together on the 16th of the September 2023 at Pearland westside library meeting room 2,  with laptops and a shared enthusiasm for creating visually stunning and informative promotional materials using Canva, a popular online graphic design tool. They merged their ideas seamlessly […]

Throughout the months of August and September, AYLUS volunteers embarked on Project Mum, a creative initiative aimed at crafting Homecoming Mums for sale in September and October. The central objective of this project was to raise funds to support various clubs at Dawson High School. The process of crafting these Homecoming Mums was both enjoyable […]

On September 16, 2023, the dedicated volunteers of AYLUS Pearland played a crucial role in enhancing the Farmers Market experience at Independence Park. Beginning their day early in the morning, these volunteers actively participated in setting up the various market booths. Their efforts involved organizing the Welcome table and the AYLUS promotion booth, as well […]

On Saturday, September 16th, AYLUS volunteers hosted free tennis lessons for the local community This day, in particular, marked a significant milestone as we welcomed a substantial number of 37 enthusiastic students, making it the largest turnout we’ve ever had for our tennis lessons. To start the lesson, the students were guided through a quick […]

On September 17, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a Zoom session aimed at sharing their expertise in balloon twisting and cotton candy making with fellow branches and local communities, providing valuable insights for their respective fundraising events. Matthew Niu organized the session. At the beginning, Jonathan Niu led an step-by-step tutorial on crafting balloon dogs, swords, […]

On September 16th, 2023, Pearland branch volunteers helped manage the LSA(Light and Salt association) Health Fair event at the Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Houston. Volunteers were assigned different roles, including those helped registration and hepatitis C screening. There were a large amount of local community attended this event. The dedication […]

On September 16, 2023, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland came together with special needs to engage in a lively bucket drumming session as part of their performances for the upcoming final performance on September 30. Under the guidance of LSA specialist Sharon Cheng in Pearland, each volunteer was provided with the lyrics and dedicated one hour […]

On Saturday, August 12th, volunteers from AYLUS held a celebration and chess tournament for every student who participated in the Summer 2023 Chess and K-pop Dance Lessons. The volunteers arrived early to set up snacks and drinks. By the time they were finished, the students and their parents began to arrive. They were offered twisted […]

On September 10, 2023, AYLUS Pearland Branch collaborated with the City of Pearland, T21 Family, and Light and Salt Association to host a highly successful event – My Play Club – at the recently inaugurated Ed Thompson Inclusive Playground. This event was meticulously planned with the primary objective of promoting inclusive play and establishing a […]

From Aug 14 to Sep 8, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a logo design contest for the newly combined AYLUS Tealine among local community. Each participant needed to submit a design to include elements from both AYLUS and Tealine logo. In total, we received 21 creative designs from local community. Two AYLUS Pearland members and five […]

In the months of July and August, Aylus Pearland, in collaboration with First Racquet Club, hosted a Tennis Donation Drive that marked a resounding success. This community-driven initiative aimed to collect tennis equipment and gear for disadvantaged youth in Angola, promoting physical activity and sportsmanship. Aylus Pearland members collected gently used water bottles, tennis shoes, […]

On September 9, 2023, volunteers from AYLUS Pearland came together with special needs to engage in a lively bucket drumming session as part of their performances for the upcoming final performance on September 30. Under the guidance of LSA specialist Sharon Cheng in Pearland, each volunteer was provided with the lyrics and dedicated one hour […]

On September 1st and 9th , 2023, AYLUS volunteers met up at a volunteer’s house to make foods that are to be sold to local community and in preparation for an upcoming AYLUS fundraiser event. The volunteers were walked through the process and division of roles in creating onigiri and spam musubis. Each volunteer was […]

In a collaborative effort with the Light and Salt Association, volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland Branch took an active role in supporting a saliva collection session aimed at Pearland residents who had enrolled in the All of Us research program. The purpose of the session was to facilitate the collection of saliva samples for the […]

Pearland Branch Organized Pearland My Play Club (#2) on August 26, 2023     On August 26, 2023, the AYLUS Pearland Branch partnered City of Pearland, T21 Family, and Light and Salt Association successfully organized My Play Club at the newly built Ed Thompson Inclusive Playground. The event aimed to promote inclusive play and create […]

AYLUS Pearland has been a partner of Project Rise and Shine since 2020 and has received an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to promote the mental health of minority youth. As a requirement of the grant, AYLUS Pearland has to submit expense reports, maintain a list of programs with statistical data, and report to […]

On August 26, 4 of our AYLUS Pearland members taught free art lessons to interested kids in the community. The students worked hard on their drawings from the last class and received assistance from volunteers. Students learned how to use color pencils and took a short break halfway through.   Volunteers (2 hours): Iris Yang, […]

On August 27, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a Zoom session aimed at sharing their expertise in balloon twisting with fellow branches and local communities, providing valuable insights for their respective fundraising events. The mastermind behind this event was Matthew Niu, who efficiently organized and oversaw the proceedings. Throughout the session, participants from various communities were […]

On August 19th, the AYLUS Pearland branch provided free art classes to the community kids at the Pearland West Library. Continuing to boost the students’ interest in art, volunteers offered interactive learning opportunities for all ages who want to explore their artistic talents. At the beginning of the class, the teachers and teaching assistants handled […]

Pearland volunteers played an integral role in enhancing the experience at the Old Pearland Farmers Market, a cherished local monthly event known to draw in around 60 vendors and a multitude of enthusiastic guests, totaling in the thousands. Their dedicated presence was felt both at the welcome desk and a specially designated fundraising booth. Diligently […]

Pearland Branch partners with  Pearland Chinese Association and Light and Salt association host a forum of A.I technology and the All of Us research initiative on August 19, 2023 at the Pearland Library. First, Mr. Jiang hosted a presentation about the advancements about A.I technology, and its future implications. He told us about the history […]

On August 12th, the AYLUS Pearland branch introduced free community art lessons held at the West Pearland Library from 4:00-5:30pm. Continuing to o act upon the increasing interest in art, volunteers provided interactive yet educational classes for creative individuals of all ages. At the start of the class, the teachers and teaching assistants introduced their […]

On 8/11, members of the AYLUE Pearland branch volunteered at the SMILE project held by Light and Salt Association. In the morning volunteers assisted the special needs in the exercise class taught by Augustine and then helped with Ms. Sharon to teach the life skill class. In the afternoon they assisted Ms. Zhouwei to teach […]

Introduction: On August 9th, 2023,AYLUS Pearland orchestrated an exceptional and engaging event at LSA’s SMILE camp. The event, named the SMILE Mini Market, was designed to provide a unique learning experience for special needs campers, focusing on the fundamental concepts of earning and managing money. This report outlines the details of the event, highlighting its […]

On 8/8, members of the Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE project held by Light and Salt Association. In the morning volunteers assisted the special needs campers at art class taught by Nancy and at the ukelele class taught by Roger. In the afternoon they worked together with Mr. Zhou to play games with the […]

In August 2023, AYLUS Pearland volunteers collaborated with LSA’s youth advocacy program for a week-long initiative promoting healthy living within minority communities. Activities: Volunteers designed informative posters illustrating nutrition facts for various food categories. Special needs campers were educated and guided in making healthy food choices. They might have even learned about supplements like those […]

On August 12th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers gathered at Sunrise Lakes Clubhouse, embarking on a full day of preparation and community engagement for the highly anticipated AYLUS Tealine boba sale. The event kicked off at 9 AM, and the volunteers remained until 6 PM, dedicated to ensuring the success of this sale. The day began with […]

On August 11th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers convened at the Sunrise Lakes Clubhouse from 5 PM to 9 PM for the first AYLUS Tealine boba sale preparation. The event marked an exciting milestone as it was the first time AYLUS took the reins and hosted a sale. Tealine’s co-founders joined the volunteers to assist in the […]

On August 5th, the AYLUS Pearland branch introduced free community art lessons held at the West Pearland Library. Upon the increasing interest in art, volunteers provided interactive yet educational classes for individuals of all ages, especially ones who wished to explore their artistic talents. At the start of the class, the teachers and teaching assistants […]

On Tuesday, August 8th, AYLUS volunteers taught a K-pop dance class at Athena Dance Academy, in preparation to perform at the 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. The volunteers began by leading a 10 minute stretch and warm-up. After briefly reviewing what the students had learned from the previous class, the teachers began teaching the students […]

On Sunday, August 6th, volunteers from AYLUS taught a K-pop dance class at Athena Dance Academy, in preparation to perform at the 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. The volunteers started with a 10 minute stretch and warm-up. Afterwards, the students reviewed the choreography learned from the previous class. They continued where they had left off, […]

On Tuesday, August 1st, the kids resumed back to learning where they last left off. The 4 teachers efficiently taught the kids the new choreography. The students picked up quickly and in no time the class came to an end. At the end of the lesson, all the kids were rewarded a ring pop for […]

On Aug 6th, 2023, AYLYS Pearland branch collaborated with AYLUS Houston branch, Art to Hearts Association, LSA Special Needs Care Center, and Hummingbird Community Outreach to design activities for individuals with special needs. The activities designed covered fine motor, gross motor, and life skills activities while addressing behavioral and sensory issues. Led by LSA’s director, […]

On August 4th, 2023, AYLUS volunteers gathered at one of the volunteer’s houses to setup a garage sale for fundraising and pre-sale some items. Over the previous weeks leading up to this day, volunteers began collecting donated items. They posted the selected items on Facebook and other social media platforms. On the preparation day, the […]

On Friday, August 4th, a group of dedicated and enthusiastic AYLUS volunteers headed out to conduct the first group promotion for the All of Us project. During the week before, the volunteers eagerly prepared for the event by researching about the program on their website and making a PowerPoint presentation. Upon arrival, the volunteers were warmly […]

On Saturday, August 5th, 2023, AYLUS Pearland hosted a garage sale at Silverlake Scofield community, Pearland from 7-11:30am. Starting at 6:30 am, parents and members set up advertisement signs in the community and arranged sale items. People started lining up at the driveway at 7:00 AM, while AYLUS volunteers helped them select items and calculate […]

On Saturday, August 5th, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. This lesson was the concluding lesson for the tennis summer fundraiser which also included a party at the end of the lesson. To start the lesson, the students were guided through a quick warmup before dividing into […]

On Saturday, August 5th, a group of hardworking AYLUS volunteers gathered at Tina Dong’s house to prepare a Mum for the upcoming Pearland Farmer’s Market. The volunteers were eager to learn the different techniques and processes involved in creating a stunning Mum. They spent the entire morning working diligently to perfect their braiding skills and […]

On August 4, 2023, AYLUS volunteers actively engaged in the SMILE program, extending their helping hands to support individuals with special needs. The day was filled with meaningful activities that aimed to nurture creativity, foster connections, and bring joy to all participants. One of the heartwarming activities involved drumming, as the volunteers and participants came […]

On July 28th, members of the Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE program held by the Light and Salt Association. In the first class, August led a warm-up routine performed by monks that helped the students calm themselves and prepare for the day. He then lead the students in the Micheal Jackson line dance. Since […]

On Friday, July 28th, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. To start the lesson, the students were guided through a quick warmup before dividing into beginner and intermediate groups. Alex, Dayou, and Noah led beginners while William and Caroline coached intermediates. Overall, the students practiced basic groundstroke […]

On August 2, 2023, AYLUS volunteers joined forces with the Light and Salt Association to support their inspiring SMILE program, designed to empower special needs students through skill development. Throughout the day, the volunteers engaged the students in a range of activities aimed at fostering creativity and honing essential skills. During the morning session, the […]

On August 1, 2023, AYLUS volunteers participated in the Light and Salt Association’s SMILE program, a heartwarming initiative dedicated to assisting students with special needs. The volunteers dedicated their time and efforts to create a memorable and fulfilling day for the students. In the morning session, the students engaged in reading exercises where they practiced […]

On Sunday, July 23, 2023, AYLUS Pearland continued its highly engaging and educational chess classes, tailored to enhance the players’ chess skills. This session was made even more exciting with the addition of two new teachers, Kevin and Shaotan, to the talented teaching team. The class kicked off with an insightful lecture, focusing on the […]

On Sunday, July 30th, AYLUS volunteers led another K-pop class at Athena Dance Academy. Beginning the class with a warm-up session, students stretched and did jumping jacks. Last class the students started formations and learned the intro to the song Likey by Twice. Today Abigail taught the majority of the class while other volunteers helped […]

On Sunday July 30, 2023, AYLUS Pearland continued their chess classes designed to improve the players’ skill of chess. The lessons also included new teachers Kevin and Katherine. The students started the class with a lecture about the development of pieces and how to gain an early lead with pieces. The students were also introduced […]

On July 26, 2023, AYLUS Pearland members continued this project as volunteers at the special needs care center (LSA). At the beginning, Zide explained to require some touching up, mixing paint to color match and the details to focus on particularly to paint. Iris Yang and Emma Lu were working on all the big picture, […]

On July 25, 2023, AYLUS Pearland members continued this project as volunteers at the special needs care center (LSA). At the beginning, Zide explained the project picture for new volunteers, how to use materials and tools, and explained the details to focus on particularly to paint. They then divided volunteers to work on different sections […]

On July 23, 2023, AYLUS Pearland members joined this project as volunteers at the special needs care center (LSA), volunteers eager to make a difference for the special needs kids, the mural became a source of inspiration and happiness. It created an engaging environment that sparked conversations, promoted creativity, and encouraged social interaction among them. […]

On Tuesday, July 25th, AYLUS volunteers taught a 90-minute-long K-pop dance class at Athena Dance Academy, in preparation to perform at the 2024 Lunar New Year Gala. The volunteers started the class with a ten-minute warm-up and stretch, as usual. Afterwards, the students continued learning more choreography from Likey by TWICE. In addition, the instructors […]

On July 23, AYLUS volunteers helped continue the dance, LIKEY, from a few days before. Throughout the class the kids learned a new section of the dance and also practiced and refreshed some of the moves from other sections learned before. With the class coming the a end, the kids were split up into groups […]

During the month of July, Junior members of Pearland AYLUS volunteered to continue tutoring kids from around the greater Houston area. Tutors Clara Liu, Wyatt Yin, Gregory Song, and Christy Zheng taught engaging and fun classes that elevated students English. Lessons during July highlighted reading and vocabulary. Teachers used resources such as RazKids, and Brainpop […]