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 […]

AYLUS Pearland Branch partnered with the Licheng Chinese Association to host a college forum for the Pearland community. Alexander Sun and William Sun invited several speakers from prestigious schools to help the community craft excelling college applications and give tips on how and when to prepare these ideas. The forum started with general questions prepared […]

On July 23rd, 2023, the Pearland Branch of AYLUS hosted an enriching and insightful online experience sharing session, bringing together approximately 30 other AYLUS branches. To ensure seamless communication and participation, the session was conducted bilingually in both English and Chinese. The main focus of the session was to share the Pearland Branch’s innovative fundraising […]

On Friday, July 21st, AYLUS Pearland volunteered at the SMILE Program, a special needs care center. During the first half of the day, the volunteers assisted in teaching drum lessons. Students were given buckets and drumsticks to produce music and prepare for their upcoming performance.  Later in the afternoon, volunteers helped in helping the students […]

AYLUS Pearland branch participated in a youth advocacy program to promote “All of Us,” NIH research funded by Congress. Two volunteers received training (no service hour) from LSA and then conducted online session to educate AYLUS volunteers on precision medicine research’s importance and Asian American participation. 14 Pearland youth participated, educating 105 adult Asian Americans […]

On July 25, the dedicated members of Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE program organized by the Light and Salt Association. The event began with Zide Liu teaching students how to make origami frogs, with volunteers providing guidance as needed, followed by creative drawing on the finished pieces. Next, William Sun conducted a valuable finance […]

On July 26th, members of the Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE program held by the Light and Salt Association. In the first class, the art teacher led the students in painting a sunset with a tree on the side. The students were required to mix colors together and use a clothing pin with a […]

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, and […]

On July 15, 2023, AYLUS members were invited to attend an online seminar and complete a survey on behalf of Derek Zhu’s community outreach project for the Light and Salt Association Youth Program. The seminar presented two licensed counselors, Mrs. Grace Shay and Ms. Lynn Tan, while the survey contained information pertaining the seminar’s topic, […]

     On July 19th, members of the Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE program held by the Light and Salt Association. In the first half of the morning, Taylor Chan taught the students crafts. Although it was challenging for the students to fully crease the paper and perform all steps, the students worked diligently […]

     On July 18th, members of the Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE program held by the Light and Salt Association. In the first half of the morning, Taylor Chan lead the students to play yard games to work on their coordination and teamwork skills. The students worked together to overcome physical challenges and […]

On Friday, July 21st, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. The students were split between beginner and intermediate players with Alexander and Yifan teaching the beginners, and William and Caroline teaching the intermediate players. The coaches first led a warmup for all the students and then moved […]

On July 24, 2023, AYLUS Pearland volunteers joined forces with founders of Tealine Co., which was recently acquired by AYLUS Pearland,  to host a delightful Boba Tea event for the local community. The aim was to promote the AYLUS Tealine brand and foster community togetherness. With an assortment of supplies like pots, kettles, teas, sugar, […]

On Tuesday, July 18th, AYLUS volunteers led the second kpop class at Athena Dance Academy. Starting off with a warmup, the students were led through a quick stretching session. Continuing from the previous class, the students learned another part of the song “Likey.” Students learned the dance break portion of the song. The ten students […]

On Sunday, July 16th, AYLUS volunteers began teaching the first 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 short icebreaker and a ten-minute warm-up and stretch. After, the 10 students, aged 6-12 years old, were taught the […]

On Wednesday, July 19, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. After a brief warmup, the students were divided into beginner and intermediate groups. Gavin, Derek, and Zide taught beginners while William and Caroline led intermediates. Most of the lesson was strengthening forehand and backhand technique, yet students […]

On Monday, July 17th, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. The students were split between beginner and intermediate players with Gavin and Derek teaching the beginners, and William and Caroline teaching the intermediate players. The coaches first led a warmup for all the students and then moved […]

On July 15, 2023, AYLUS Pearland proudly partnered with City of Pearland, Light and Salt Association, T21 Family Outreach, and Homewatch Care Givers to host a momentous occasion – the very first inclusive play date at the Ed Thompson Inclusive Playground. This event was a true celebration of community collaboration and a step forward in […]

AYLUS Pearland was delighted to receive an invitation from our esteemed community partner, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, to participate in the Summer Bash event. We set up an engaging and colorful booth, complete with a table and canopy, offering an array of delightful activities to the attendees, including face painting, tattoos, and balloon twisting. Despite the […]

On July 15, 2023, Aylus Pearland held an open house showcase for the launching of Aylus Summer K-Pop Dance lessons hosted by Athena Dance Academy and promotion of AYLUS. Held at the Westside Library, the objective of the Open house was to welcome the new students into the world of dance and to showcase the […]

On Sunday July 16, 2023, Aylus Pearland decided to resume the previously retired chess classes and brought new teachers to help teach new students. The New teachers Jordan Zheng and Marc Lu are both avid chess enthusiasts and were both excited to teach this new set of lessons. The students were split into two groups […]

     On July 14, members of the Pearland AYLUS volunteered at the SMILE program held by the Light and Salt Association. In the first half of the morning, William Sun taught the students how to make an origami lotus. He also decided to implement a new idea in which he paired students up with […]

On Saturday, July 15th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers took part in Old Pearland’s Farmers Market. The 8 volunteers were divided evenly into 2 shifts. The first shift was responsible for helping set up fans, picnic tables, and booth tables. The second shift took down the tables assisted the vendors and helped with clean up. Both groups […]

On Wednesday, July 12th, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. The students were split between beginner and intermediate players with Wyatt and Caroline teaching the beginners, and William and Daniel teaching the intermediate players. The coaches first led a warmup for all the students and then moved […]

On Friday, July 14, 2023, 3 AYLUS volunteers taught and improved kids on swimming. This lesson is the last lesson of the session. In the group, Erick Gao taught Alden to flip turn, Edwin Gao taught Audrey to do long endurance kicks, and Eddie Fu taught Felicia how to do freestyle. In the last 15 […]

On May-July ,2023, Zide Liu and four volunteers from the AYLUS Pearland branch, engaged in a creative initiative to support the Light and Salt Association. The team focused on mural hand painting and Decoration projects, aiming to promote the concept of a healthy life and living. Activities: Under the leadership of Zide Liu, the AYLUS […]

On Wednesday July 12th, members of the AYLUS Pearland volunteered at the SMILE program at the Light and Salt association. During the morning, all volunteers helped students paint a jungle scene with acrylic paint. In the afternnon,Abigail Zheng and Alvin Zheng taught students how to cut out pumpkins and write their names using bubble letters. […]

On Tuesday July 11th, members of the AYLUS Pearland volunteered at the SMILE program at the Light and Salt association. In the morning, Jiaqi Ren taught art class. Students learned how to draw and use watercolor to paint a flower bouquet; Crafts class was taught by Erica Gao. Students were taught how to make an […]

On July 11th AYLUS members helped teach students at the AYLUS swimming lessons. Eddie changed students with Edwin and started teaching Audrey, while Edwin started teaching Felicia. Erick’s student Amelia didn’t show up for the lesson, so Erick didn’t teach on Tuesday. Ethan and Kevin attempted to help improve Alden’s freestyle. Reported by: Ethan Gao […]

On Thursday, July 7, 2023, 4 AYLUS volunteers helped students improve their swimming techniques. Eddie taught Felicia how to improve her freestyle kick with the board and control bubbles blowing underwater. Eddie also helped Alden improve his freestyle stroke and taught him how to do underwater butterfly kicks off the wall. Erick taught Amelia how to improve her freestyle, breathe on the side, and push off […]

On Thursday, July 6, 2023, 4 AYLUS volunteers taught and improved kids on swimming. In the group, Erick Gao taught Amelia Zheng to swim freestyle, Ethan Gao taught Kevin Zhao about endurance, EdwinGao taught Audrey to kick, and Eddie Fu taught 2 students, Felicia and Alden. Felicia was learning about breathing and Alden was also […]

The swim lesson on July 4th was like all of the other swim lessons except that the lesson was held in the morning. We had a smaller class that day as only 3 out of the 5 students showed up. However, we were able to get a lot of things completed. For example, Audry was […]

On July 7th, AYLUS Pearland organized a highly engaging and interactive event at the Pearland Library. Many community children were invited to engage in a fun-filled activity while playing the art of twisted balloon creations, led by experienced AYLUS volunteers. Throughout the event, AYLUS Pearland made efforts to promote its brand and raise awareness about […]

Pearland volunteers supported Community Mammogram event hosted by Light and Salt Association on July 6th 2023. Volunteers arrived in early morning to set up the station. They volunteered at welcome desk to help participants filling out the form. They also helped nurses to do hepatitis C testing and educated the guests on All of Us program, […]

On Friday, July 7th, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. The students were split between beginner and intermediate players with Yifan and Boyu teaching the beginners and Alexander, William, and Daniel teaching the intermediate players. The coaches first led a warmup for all the students and then […]

On Wednesday, July 5th, AYLUS volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued summer tennis lessons for fundraising. The students were split between beginner and intermediate players with Winston and Derek teaching the beginners and Alexander, William, Zide, and Yifan teaching the intermediate players. The coaches first led a warmup for all the students and then […]

On July 3rd, AYLUS volunteers gathered at Independence Park to help arrange and adorn the area for the upcoming “Celebration of Freedom” event at Independence Park. Volunteers assisted in setting up barricades around the park, creating a general guideline for the event parameters. They also displayed buntings and banners for extra festivity. After taking a […]

On June 28th, dedicated AYLUS volunteers made a meaningful impact at Ed White Elementary School by providing valuable support to the teachers in their efforts to educate the students. With a range of classes from 1st to 5th grade, the volunteers generously assisted the teachers in teaching subjects such as math, science, and English. Their […]

On July 4th, 2023, AYLUS Pearland played a significant role in assisting the annual Celebration of Freedom event hosted by the City of Pearland with over 15,000 community members in attendance in  Independence Park. A large group of 63 volunteers from AYLUS Pearland devoted their time and efforts to assist the city with various tasks […]