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 […]

Over the past three years, AYLUS Pearland has actively supported the Light and Salt Association’s Youth Leadership Network Program. In September 2025, volunteers played a vital role in assisting with routine management tasks and assisted in the preparation of upcoming community events. Key Contributions: Wyatt Yin – Maintained the membership list and assisted with report postings […]

On September 28, AYLUS Pearland organized a successful book drive in support of Books for Development. Volunteers collected and sorted over 400 books before delivering them to the nonprofit organization. Books for Development’s dedicated volunteers then sort, box, and ship these books to developing nations, helping establish libraries that serve as vital centers of knowledge […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Conducted Face Painting Workshop at West Pearland Library on Sep 28, 2025 On the afternoon of September 28, 2025, volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to conduct a face painting workshop for the community and provided face painting to community kids. Face painting is always one of the most […]

In September 2025, volunteers continued maintaining the organization’s website to ensure smooth operation and accessibility. They updated the database with accurate records, refreshed event information, and kept content current to better serve the community. Volunteers also addressed issues such as broken links, outdated materials, and navigation adjustments, making timely improvements to enhance user experience. Their […]

AYLUS Pearland PROMIS collaborating with Hummingbird Community Outreach and McGovern Medical School, is excited to announce the launch of SMILE Pearland – a youth-led program supporting individuals with special needs and their families in our community! About SMILE: SMILE stands for Self-advocacy, Moving toward good health, Independent living skills, Learning basic job skills, and Emotional regulation skills. The […]

Founded two years ago, the AYLUS Pearland Graphic Design Team continues to meet the growing demand for event promotion and collaboration with community partners. In September, our volunteers took on several impactful projects, including creating flyers for the 2026 Lunar New Year Festival, Pearland My PlayClub’s October event, a collaborative webinar featuring McGovern Medical School […]

Our long-term sponsor, the Light and Salt Association, invited our leadership team to participate in a photo session for their upcoming brochure highlighting youth leadership. On the evening of September 14, youth leaders gathered at Sunrise Lakes Community for the photo shoot. Afterward, the team reviewed the summer events, summarized the current financial status, and […]

Our volunteers supported the Engie BEEN team’s Kids Meal event by decorating brown bags that will be used to pack free or discounted meals for local schools. They added cheerful touches by writing riddles, painting designs, and sharing jokes to brighten the recipients’ day. In total, hundreds of decorated bags were completed and delivered to […]

On September 13th, our volunteers hosted a food stand at the Latin Festival in Pearland Town Center to raise funds for the City’s second inclusive park project. We partnered with Chifa Peru, who generously provided traditional Peruvian-Chinese dishes such as ceviche, chifa, and chicha morada. The booth was proudly sponsored by the Light and Salt […]

On September 13, At West Pearland Library, Volunteers pack up unsold books, take down tables, and return materials to the storage room. All volunteer slots were filled. The team worked together efficiently to pack and move items, ensuring the cleanup process was completed smoothly and on time. Volunteers: (2.25 hours) Brian Zhang, David Liu, Emma […]

On the evening of Sep 12, four volunteers lent a hand to the West Pearland Library in preparing for its upcoming big book sale. They carefully sorted donated books and arranged them neatly on shelves, ensuring the event will be well-organized and inviting for visitors. Volunteers (3 hrs): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang, Mettie Ngo,

On September 9, volunteers came together at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park to host My PlayClub #29, a monthly event to promote inclusive play. The afternoon was filled with joy and laughter through activities such as face painting, bucket drumming, balloon twisting, and interactive games. More than 40 children and their families joined in, making it a […]

On Monday, September 1st, 2025 Joshua Meng and Alicia Zhang of AYLUS Pearland hosted an informational chess seminar. They went over chess learning resources, how and what are USCF and FIDE Ratings, tournament rules, how to find tournaments, girls in chess, national scholastic tournaments, and the Texas State Grade Chess Championship. AYLUS Pearland continues to […]

Over the past three years, AYLUS Pearland has actively supported the Light and Salt Association’s Youth Leadership Network Program. In August 2025, volunteers played a vital role in assisting with routine management tasks. Their specific contributions included: Wyatt Yin – Maintained membership list and assisted with report postings Daniel Zhang, Yanqiao Huang – Supported social media updates […]

Achieve Together: Volunteers Host English Online English Tutoring Sessions in August 2025 During the month of September, youth volunteers to continue online English tutoring. Tutors Anna Zheng and Roy Zheng 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 […]

Four dedicated volunteers from the website team support the smooth operation of the newly launched site. Their responsibilities included regularly updating activity newsletters, ensuring that the community stayed informed, and providing technical assistance in maintaining the website’s performance. In addition, the team worked closely with the Pearland Chinese Association to help create a new website, […]

On the evening of August 23, two volunteers supported the Pearland Chinese Association’s Lunar New Year preparation meeting. Arriving early at West Pearland, they welcomed participants, provided directions at the entrance, and ensured a smooth check-in. During the meeting, they also contributed by sharing important historical event information, helping to guide planning discussions. Volunteers (1.5 […]

On August 26, volunteers supported the West Pearland Library by preparing for the upcoming book sale. Their work included arranging and categorizing donated books, helping to create an orderly and inviting selection for community members to browse. Volunteers (2 hrs): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang, Mettie Ngo

On August 16, volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to assist with organizing books in preparation for the upcoming book sale. Their efforts helped ensure the event will run smoothly and provide the community with a wide selection of reading materials. Volunteers (2 hrs): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang, Mettie Ngo

On August 16, three Congressional Award medalists—Aila Jiang, Edwin Gao, and Erick Gao—organized an online session to introduce the Congressional Award and guide participants through the steps of working toward it. They answered questions on how to set measurable goals and maintain accurate records, while also sharing their own submissions and feedback received from approving […]

For the second year in a row, we were excited to support the Back to School Bash at GiGi’s Playhouse Sugar Land, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center dedicated to empowering individuals and families. Over the past year, we’ve built a growing partnership with GiGi’s through bucket drumming lessons and volunteer support at various events. This time, our […]

On Sunday August 10, 2025, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, and Alicia Zhang hosted the final Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson and party. After eating pizza and cookie cake, the students used their opportunity to play against others in a tournament setting, learning what can go and what can’t go. The top 3 were given trophies, memorializing their […]

On August 9, three dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland wrapped up their last  successful art lessons this summer, aiming to nurture young artistic talent within the Pearland community. This class allowed students to be creative and freely draw, create whatever they desired under the theme. The session drew curious kids with great enthusiasm. Not only […]

On August 9, volunteers came together at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park to host My PlayClub #28, an event dedicated to children with special needs and their families. The afternoon was filled with joyful activities, including face painting, bucket drumming, balloon twisting, and engaging games. More than 30 kids and their families joined the envent. It not […]

On Wednesday the 6th, 2025, the planning and making of the promotional video for the AYLUS Robotics classes took place. The volunteers poured hard work into the film, and ended up with a very good and beat-synced promo video. The video contained pictures, photos, and videos compiled from the multiple classes done during the Summer. […]

On Wednesday, August 6th, 2025, the last Hua Xia class took place. Children and pupils alike learned about gear trains, and put them to use making a robot that could go very fast. At the end of the lesson, students put what they learned to the test by racing each other’s vehicles, with the winner […]

On the evening of August 7, four volunteers lent a hand to the West Pearland Library in preparing for its upcoming big book sale. They carefully sorted donated books and arranged them neatly on shelves, ensuring the event will be well-organized and inviting for visitors. Volunteers (2 hrs): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang, Mettie Ngo, Dwayne Li-Williams

In early June 2025, Edwin Gao and Will Wang sent out a survey with the intended purpose of allowing the family and friends of Aylus document their perceptions and views about breast and lung cancer after watching a short video. The Google Form, as well as the video, was part of a project the two conducted as an excerpt from their health internship with the Light […]

On August 1, 2025, the AYLUS robotics group taught kids from ages 5-6 about the basics of LEGO Spike Prime. The teachers walked through the parts of the kit that made a functional robot, including the hub, motors, and sensors. The students built and learned to program robots to run like cars. They also created […]

On August 3, Sulan Yang and Suya Yang collaborated to create illustrations of the bucket drumming activity and designed flyers for upcoming events serving the special needs community. Building on five years of experience working with individuals with special needs, volunteers have begun developing a curriculum that other organizations can readily adopt and implement. To […]

On July 29, 2025, during the last class for 2025 summer, our dedicated volunteers worked closely with students to help them understand and complete the coding necessary for operating robotic arms. With guidance and encouragement, students successfully programmed their robots to perform a challenging task—picking up and stacking blocks using a mechanical arm. The hands-on activity […]

On June 21, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers participated in a meaningful community service event at the Pearland Recreation Center & Natatorium Farmers Market. Beginning at 7:15 AM, the team supported the market by unloading supplies, setting up booths putting up flags and signs. Throughout the event, volunteers performed a diverse array of roles:  Secured and […]

On June 21, 2025, AYLUS Pearland joined Pearland Market Days to run a lively booth as part of its promotion for their community engagement and nonprofit support. Volunteers arrived at 8:30 AM to set up their booth with vibrant posters highlighting AYLUS’s youth-led projects, and promoting the Light & Salt Association—an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with […]

On July 6, AYLUS volunteers participated in a survey on Asian American youth mental health by Katherine Wu. They visited an educational website and then filled out a feedback form. The feedback will be used for statistical analysis to support the Healthy Living Advocacy Program. Volunteers (1 hour indirect): Will Wang, Jerry Tong, Fiona Byrd, Wyatt Yin, […]

On Sunday August 3, 2025, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, and Alicia Zhang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to what it means to play in a chess tournament. They learned things that they shouldn’t do, such as talking, and things they should do such as taking their time before making a […]

On Aug.2, three dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland launched their 7th successful art lessons this month, aiming to nurture young artistic talent within the Pearland community. This class allowed students to be creative and freely draw, create whatever they desired under the theme. The session drew over 13 kids with great enthusiasm. Many new faces […]

Over the past three years, AYLUS Pearland has actively supported the Light and Salt Association’s Youth Leadership Network Program. In July 2025, volunteers played a vital role in assisting with routine management tasks. Their specific contributions included: Wyatt Yin – Maintained membership list and assisted with report postings Anna Zheng – Taught online English tutorial Daniel Zhang, […]

On July 21st, 2025, four AYLUS Pearland volunteers coached tennis as a continuation of the program. The volunteers led warm-ups for the kids through a series of dynamic stretches in order to prepare for the lesson. The kids were then separated by skill level onto two separate courts. The novice students focused on the fundamentals […]

On July 17th, 2025, three AYLUS Pearland volunteers coached tennis as a part of the Achieve Together program. The volunteers led warm-ups for the kids through a series of dynamic stretches in order to prepare for the lesson. The kids were then separated by skill level onto two separate courts. The novice students focused on […]

On July 10th, 2025, AYLUS Volunteers coached tennis as part of their continued program. AYLUS Volunteers led a warm-up to prevent injuries and prepare for training and then split the kids into age/level groups. The younger kids worked on technical groundstrokes and basic formwork and footwork with soft, orange balls, while the older, more advanced […]

On July 29, three volunteers assisted with preparations for the upcoming book sale at the West Pearland Library. They helped sort, organize, and arrange books and shelves, ensuring the event would run smoothly and efficiently while creating a welcoming environment for community members browsing for books. Through their time and effort, our volunteers once again demonstrated […]

On August 1, volunteers led a fan painting session they designed for the campers. To begin, campers were invited to choose from several traditional Chinese designs featuring lotus flowers, fish, architecture, and landscapes. Volunteers then assisted them in sketching their chosen designs on the fans—either freehand or using stencils with pencil outlines. Once the sketches […]