Category: Pearland, TX Branch Posts

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Bring Dragon Dance to Old Pearland Farmers’ Market on November 16 2024

On November 16, 2024, Pearland volunteers delighted visitors at the Old Pearland Farmers’ Market with a vibrant Dragon Dance performance. The volunteers gathered at the market early in the morning to assemble the dragon and prepare for the show. Their performance began in the open space outside the market pavilion, where the lively dance captivated […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Dawson Dash Charity Run on November 16, 2024

Pearland volunteers supported Dawson Dash Charity Run on 11/16, 2024 to raise funds for Dawson High School PTA. This is the third consecutive year that the Pearland branch supports this event. In the early morning, volunteers delivered water to the finish line and set up a booth in the gym to give away sticker sheets […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Design Birthday Service Fundraiser Face Painting Strategy on Nov 2, 2024

On November 2nd, 2024, AYLUS volunteers met up to decide face paint designs for an upcoming event. The meeting was both productive and creative, as each volunteer brought unique ideas to the table. They discussed various themes and practiced different designs, ranging from animals and superheroes to popular cartoon characters. During the session, the volunteers […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Host the Second Face Painting Event to Promote Birthday Service Fundraiser on Nov 9, 2024

On November 9th, 2024, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. four AYLUS volunteers attended a child’s birthday party as face painters. They set up a vibrant face painting station, offering a wide range of designs that delighted the kids. From detailed flowers to popular cartoon characters, the volunteers’ artistic skills brought smiles to many faces. The […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Host a Face Painting Event to Promote Birthday Service Fundraiser on Nov 9, 2024

In the morning of November 9th, from 11-12, two AYLUS volunteers attended a child’s birthday party to bring joy and fun to the event as well as raise money towards building a second inclusive park. They set up a face painting station, offering various designs like butterflies and superheroes, which delighted the kids. The volunteers […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Tutors at Ed White Elementary School (#64) on November 9, 2024

 On November 9, 2024, six AYLUS Pearland members volunteered at Ed White Elementary School’s Saturday tutoring program, dedicating their time to assist students in subjects like reading and math. Working closely with teachers, the volunteers provided personalized support to help enhance the students’ learning experience. AYLUS Pearland also donated $1,000 to the tutoring program, raised […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#189): Pearland Volunteers Host My PlayClub #18 on November 9, 2024

On Nov 9th 2024, Pearland volunteers organized the 18th My PlayClub at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park, creating a memorable evening filled with adaptive games, bucket drumming, face painting, and Thanksgiving-themed crafts. The event provided a warm, inclusive space where children could express their creativity, enjoy adaptive activities, and make new friends. Approximately 40 children participated […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Created Game Sets for LSA on Nov 8, 2024

On 11/8/2024 Friday night, AYLUS Pearland volunteer Edwin Gao completed three different backgrounds for the LSA game sets for the Special Needs.They consisted of a desert mirage, underwater seascape, and an alpine field. The backgrounds were created on Canvas and will be printed out. Volunteer hours: 1.5 hours:  Edwin Gao, 0.5 hour: Ethan Gao

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Organize Fundraiser at Local Market on Nov. 3, 2024

AYLUS Pearland Branch proudly partnered with Pearland Market Days in a spirited event that underscored the values of community connection and support. Volunteers from AYLUS Pearland engaged in various activities, from greeting attendees to sharing joyful experiences with children, all in the vibrant atmosphere created by this valued local collaboration. AYLUS Pearland received a complimentary […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Helped with PCA Event Contact Info Input on Nov 3, 2024

On November 3, 2024, AYLUS Pearland took significant steps to enhance the 2025 Lunar New Year Celebration planning by organizing the contact information of previous and potential sponsors and vendors into their mailing system. This effort involved compiling a comprehensive list of contacts( company name, contact person’s name, position, phone number and email), ensuring that […]

Stem n Tech (#35): AYLUS Pearland Robotic Team Winter Program Planning on Nov 2, 2024

On Saturday, November 2, the AYLUS Robotics team convened via Zoom to strategize for the upcoming winter teaching program for special needs students at LSA. During the meeting, team members collaborated to develop a comprehensive teaching curriculum tailored to the unique needs of the students. The discussion focused on creating engaging and accessible lessons that […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Conducted a Halloween Candy Drive on Nov 2, 2024

On Saturday, November 2nd, AYLUS Pearland organized a successful candy drive to collect extra Halloween treats for donation to Mexico. The event was filled with excitement as community members came together to drop off their leftover candy, creating a vibrant atmosphere of generosity and teamwork. Volunteers set up a collection station and twisted different kinds […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Conducted a Waste Collection Fundraiser in October 2024

On October 5, four dedicated AYLUS members – Derek Zhu, Joshua Meng, Nicole Song, and Junxi Zhang – came together for a meaningful e-waste collection event. They were joined by parents on duty, Jun Liu and Brian Liu, whose support was invaluable in making the day a success. Together, the team worked diligently to collect […]

STEM n Tech (#34): Pearland Branch Volunteers Provided Web Site Development and Maintenance Services to Partners (#4) in October 2024

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) partners in developing and maintaining a couple of responsive and engaging websites to help users learn about partners’ organizations, missions, programs, news, and events. Volunteers Andy Shi, Aila Jiang, Katherine Wu, Jonathan Niu, and Matthew Niu began working on this project in […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Supported Project Rise and Shine in October 2024

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

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Serve at Community Trunk ’n Treat on Oct. 27, 2024

On the afternoon of October 27, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the LACP community’s Trunk ’n Treat event. They set up a station to create twisting balloons, where costumed kids eagerly lined up to request their favorite designs. Volunteers also distributed flyers to fellow vendors, promoting sponsorship and vendor packages for the upcoming 2025 Lunar […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Volunteers Conduct Online English Tutorial in October 2024

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

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Raise Funds for Inclusive Park on Oct. 26, 2024

On the morning of October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers set up a booth at the Pearland Town Center Vendor Fair to raise funds for the city’s second inclusive park. They sold stickers, plants, and created twisting balloons for visitors. In the afternoon, as trick-or-treating began, volunteers handed out candies along with the balloons, drawing […]

Slam n Splash (#137): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#67) October 26, 2024

On the evening of October 26, AYLUS volunteers held their fall semester tennis class. They divided the students into two skill-level groups and kicked off the session with an energetic warm-up to boost engagement. Participants practiced drills to improve their forehand and backhand techniques, while also beginning to learn the fundamentals of volleys and serves. […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Sorted and Organized Storage Room for PCA on Oct 26, 2024

On October 26, the dedicated AYLUS Pearland volunteers made significant strides in organizing the PCA storage space. The team began by carefully opening all remaining boxes, revealing a variety of items that had accumulated over time. Each item was meticulously counted, ensuring an accurate inventory that would help streamline future operations. Once everything was cataloged, […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Host “Not Very Spooky” Face Painting Event to Promote Birthday Service Fundraiser on Oct. 26, 2024

On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized a free “Not Very Spooky” face painting event to promote their newly launched birthday service fundraiser aimed at raising funds for the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers printed flyers to attract neighborhood kids and set up a stand in the afternoon, offering Halloween-themed face painting based on […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#188): Pearland Volunteers Lead Bucket Drumming Class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston on Oct. 26, 2024

On October 26, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers held their monthly bucket drumming class at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston, a Down syndrome achievement center. They taught participants basic beats and demonstrated how different parts of the bucket produce unique sounds. The session included playing along to various songs, fostering both rhythm and fun. At the end, volunteers […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Martial Arts Competition on Oct. 25, 2024

At the request of the Pearland Chinese Association (PCA), AYLUS Pearland volunteers participated in the opening ceremony of a martial arts competition on October 25, 2024. Two AYLUS volunteers and a parent advisor represented PCA on stage to congratulate participants and celebrate the event’s kickoff, showing their support for the local martial arts community. Volunteers(6-8 […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Pearland Hops and History Event on Oct. 25, 2024

On the evening of October 25, 2024, four AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted at the Pearland Hops and History event at Vallensons Brewery. They managed the welcome desk, handled guest check-ins, distributed tokens and flashlights, and provided directions. The event featured a guided historical tour of Old Settler’s Cemetery, with actors portraying historical figures who shared […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Assist at Challenger ES Trunk or Treat Event on Oct. 23, 2024

On the evening of October 23, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted at Challenger Elementary School PTA’s Trunk or Treat event. The volunteers set up a booth where they made twisting balloons and gave away temporary tattoos to the children. Hundreds of kids, dressed in their Halloween costumes, lined up at the booths to enjoy the […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Hosts Fundraiser for Inclusive Park On October 19, 2024

AYLUS Pearland volunteers organized a community fundraiser at the local park, selling school supplies, plants, and beddings. To draw in more buyers, the volunteers crafted creative twisting balloon art, adding a lively and fun atmosphere. All proceeds from the event will be donated to support the development of the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers (4–6 […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Brighten Community Movie Night on Oct 18, 2024

On the evening of October 18, 2024, AYLUS Pearland volunteers contributed to the LACP Community Movie Night by offering face painting services to the kids. During breaks from the movie, children chose their favorite designs, which the volunteers skillfully painted on their faces or arms. It was a delightful experience for both the volunteers and […]

STEM n Tech (#33): Pearland Volunteers Gather Requirements for Upcoming Website and Database Development Projects on Oct 14 2024

On the afternoon of October 14, 2024, volunteers participated in two Zoom meetings with the Light and Salt Association to gather requirements for an upcoming website and database development projects. In the first meeting, they spoke with Ms. Sharon, the director of the LSA Special Needs Caring Center, to document her requests for modifying the […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organizes Fundraiser on October 12, 2024

On October 12, 2024, Pearland volunteers organized a fundraiser at the local community park, selling plants and bedding donated by a warehouse. To attract buyers, the volunteers created twisting balloon art for customers. All proceeds from the event will be donated to support the city’s second inclusive park. Volunteers (4:30-6:30 2 hrs): David Liu, Fiona […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Sorts Donations for Fundraiser on October 12, 2024

 On the afternoon of October 12, 2024, Pearland volunteers gathered to sort several cases of donated bedding for an upcoming fundraising sale. Over the course of two hours, they unpacked and organized hundreds of items by category and size, ensuring everything was ready for sale.  Volunteers (2–4 pm, 2 hours): Jiarui Cui, Crystal Liu, Emma […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Design Logos and Posters for Local Organizations in Oct 2024

In October 2024, AYLUS Pearland youth volunteers showcased their artistic talents by designing logos and promotional materials for local partner organizations. They created a new logo for the Pearland Dragon Dance Team and designed a poster for the Light and Salt Association to help promote their benefits enrollment services. Additionally, the volunteers crafted flyers for […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#187): Pearland Branch Organized Pearland My PlayClub #17 on Oct 5th, 2024

On October 5th, 2024, Pearland volunteers organized the 17th monthly My PlayClub at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. The event, held in the evening, featured regular adaptive games alongside special Halloween-themed activities. Volunteers set up games, offered face painting, and handed out hairbands and party favors generously donated by HEB. Children of all abilities enjoyed bucket […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Organized Fundraiser at Pearland Market Days on Oct 6th, 2024

AYLUS Pearland Branch enthusiastically partnered with Pearland Market Days, a valued local collaborator, in a joint effort that embodied community spirit and mutual support. Volunteers participated in various roles, from welcoming attendees to sharing joyful moments with children. AYLUS Pearland was generously provided a complimentary booth, which served as a platform for their fundraising efforts. […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Served at National Night Out Community Party on Oct. 1, 2024

The Pearland branch supported the community’s National Night Out event by offering balloon twisting for attendees. Volunteers set up a station and created balloon swords and animals, like dogs, for the children. It was an enjoyable experience for both the guests and the volunteers. Volunteers (6-8pm 2 hours): David Liu, Bohan Hu, Gavin Song, Gregory […]

Slam n Splash (#136): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#66) September 29, 2024

On the evening of September 29, AYLUS volunteers kicked off their fall semester tennis class. They organized the students into two groups based on skill level and started the session with an energetic warm-up to get everyone engaged. Participants practiced drills to refine their forehand and backhand techniques while also starting to learn the fundamentals […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Branch Hosted a Fundraising Sale on Sep 28, 2024

On September 28, AYLUS Pearland volunteers went to the Silverlake clubhouse to sell an assortment of items for a fundraiser to support ALL Inclusive Park Pearland,  like different kind of plants, winter melons, bed sheets,  sport socks, sun glasses and other household items. In the end, they were able to make around two-hundred dollars. Volunteers: […]

STEM n Tech (#32): Pearland Branch Supported Data Tracking for LSA (#17) in Sep 2024

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

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Supported Project Rise and Shine in September 2024

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

STEM n Tech (#31): Pearland Branch Volunteers Provided Web Site Development and Maintenance Service to Partners (#3) in September 2024

Since July 2024, AYLUS Pearland has been assisting Project Rise and Shine (PRS) partners in developing a responsive and engaging website to help users learn about PRS’s organization, mission, programs, and events. Volunteers Andy Shi, Aila Jiang, Katherine Wu, Jonathan Niu, and Matthew Niu began working on this project in July 2024. By September 2024, […]