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 […]