On June 17, volunteers launched a new science series for the SMILE Summer Program, focusing on hands-on experiments. They began by introducing the concepts of solids, liquids, and gases through a simple reaction between baking soda and vinegar. Students participated in the experiment, observing how the reaction produced gas that inflated balloons. Volunteers also explained […]

On Sunday, June 15th, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland – Yurong, Yushan, and Jordana taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 4th lesson in a 3-week-long series. Yurong, Jordana, and Yushan helped Emma, Audrey, Darren, Tyler, Jasper, and Lawrence as a group practice with a kicking game. After the game, […]

On June 14, five dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland launched their first successful summer art lessons, 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 was met with great enthusiasm. Many new faces joined in, […]

On June 10th, Pearland Volunteers taught the first class of our summer camp. The first class we taught covered sensors, motors, coding, and electrical pieces in the kit. We each took turns explaining one slide until eventually we got through the teaching portion. Because the kids were already split into groups, we paired up and each went […]

On Saturday, June 14th, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland – Yurong Qiu, Yushan Qiu, and Jordana Zhao taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 3th lesson in a 3-week-long series. Yurong, Jordana, and Yushan helped Emma, Darren, Tyler, and Jasper as a group practice their kicking with a game of […]

On June 13, volunteers continued the integrated skill class for the SMILE Summer Program. They introduced additional careers to the students with different abilities. To reinforce learning, the volunteers organized a role-play activity that allowed students to practice interacting with different professionals in real-life scenarios and encourage them to communicate. In addition, the volunteers provided […]

On Saturday June 14, 2025, Alicia Zhang and Brendon Jiang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students learned that it is important to not get tunnel vision and to keep an eye on the whole board. Afterwards, the students had the opportunity to play against each other. AYLUS Pearland provided an opportunity to […]

On Tuesday, 6/10/25, Anna Zheng and Grace Dai taught the second Aylus summer kpop dance lessons. They first began with stretchs and a quick warm up. Afterwards, the volunteers began teaching a new dance! Both instructors participated and were focused on helping the kids and everyone had fun! Volunteers (2hrs) : Anna Zheng, Grace Dai […]

On June 11, volunteers led an integrated skill training session for the SMILE Summer Program. They began by introducing students to a variety of careers, including dentist, police officer, and food delivery personnel. To reinforce learning, the volunteers organized a role-play activity that allowed students to practice interacting with different professionals in real-life scenarios. In […]

On Saturday May 27,2025 AYLUS Volunteers planned out the Python lessons for the next 6 weeks and created a flyer and google form to attract students. The volunteers interacted with parents and gave them setup instructions. On the evening of June 7,2025.  Roy Zheng and Rexford Pan taught beginner python concepts to the students and […]

On May 25,2025 For the upcoming 2025 AYLUS summer Kpop dance lessons, volunteers collaborated to create flyers, google registration forms, and spread them out in the community. Using the signup information from the parents the volunteers were able to plan the class and determine the difficulty of the dances taught. On Tuesday, 6/3/25, Anna Zheng […]

On June 8,2025 Youth volunteers enthusiastically supported the City of Pearland Animal Shelter’s Open House today by engaging with guests at the arts and crafts table, creating fun animal-shaped balloon twists, and providing colorful face painting. Their presence added energy and creativity to the event, helping to create a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere for all […]

On June 8, 2025 the lesson started off with kicking races between the kids. Afterwards, Yurong and Yushan worked with darren, audrey, emma, and jasper on floating on their backs while doing streamline arms and they also worked on doing backstroke kick with their arms. Jordana helped Lawrence and Tyler work on breathing to the […]

on June 8,2025 Youth volunteers enthusiastically supported the City of Pearland Animal Shelter’s Open House today by engaging with guests at the arts and crafts table, creating fun animal-shaped balloon twists, and providing colorful face painting. Their presence added energy and creativity to the event, helping to create a welcoming and family-friendly atmosphere for all […]

On Saturday June 7, 2025, Joshua Meng and Brendon Jiang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the knight fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with a few good moves. Afterwards, the students […]

On June 7, AYLUS Pearland youth volunteers supported the summer book sale at the West Pearland Library. They warmly greeted guests and assisted children and parents in navigating the various book categories, helping them find selections that matched their interests. At the end of the event, volunteers also helped clean up and moved bookshelves back […]

On the afternoon of June 6, two volunteers supported the West Pearland Library in preparing for its upcoming book sale. They followed staff instructions to sort donated books, organize them by category, and arrange shelves to ensure a smooth setup for the event the following day. Volunteers (2 hours): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang

On June 7, 2025, Pearland volunteers hosted the 26th My PlayClub event at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. The event provided a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for local families. Volunteers featured a variety of engaging activities, including: Face painting, Bucket drumming, Balloon art, Play-dough crafts and some Inclusive games. Approximately 40 children and 40 adults participated […]

On Thursday, June 5th, three competitive swimmers and volunteers from AYLUS Pearland – Yurong Qiu, Yushan Qiu, and Jordana Zhao taught swimming lessons to community kids. This is the 1st lesson in a 3-week-long series.   Yurong, Jordana, and Yushan helped Emma, Darren, Tylor, Jasper, Lawrence, and Audrey as a whole group learn how to kick […]

On June 7, 2025, Pearland volunteers supported the end of school year party at Gigi’s Playhouse Houston. The event featured a variety of engaging activities and food services for children with special needs and their families. Our volunteers were especially popular for their kids-favorite activities such as face painting and balloon art. Approximately 20 children […]

On June 6th, volunteers supported campers in both an Arts class and a life skills class. They also joined in interactive games, building connections and creating joyful moments together. Volunteers (6 hrs): Brian Zhang, Jiarui Cui, (5 hrs): Anna Zheng

On the afternoon of June 6, two volunteers supported the West Pearland Library in preparing for its upcoming book sale. They followed staff instructions to sort donated books, organize them by category, and arrange shelves to ensure a smooth setup for the event the following day. Volunteers (2 hours): Iva Chiang, Ian Chiang  

June 5 marked the beginning of the second summer of the bucket drumming class, a program designed not only to teach individuals with special needs basic music skills but also to provide a fun and engaging way to develop teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and self-advocacy. The class began with a review of the “stop” position, where […]

On June 4th, volunteers supported campers in both a life skills class and a Chinese language class. They also joined in interactive games, building connections and creating joyful moments together.  Volunteers (6 hrs): Brendon Jiang, Brian Zhang, Grace Wu, Jiarui Cui,                    (5 hrs): Anna Zheng

On June 3, 2025, youth volunteers from Pearland performed as guest artists with the SMILE bucket drumming team in the second charity concert presented by the renowned Polar-Light Percussion Team from Taiwan. With a legacy spanning over two decades, Polar-Light is composed of exceptional performers with special needs and is celebrated worldwide as a symbol of perseverance, […]

Since 2020, AYLUS Pearland has been a dedicated partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS), receiving an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to support the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland consistently submits expense reports, maintains detailed program lists with statistical data, and provides regular impact reports […]

On June 1, 2025, youth volunteers from Pearland joined the SMILE bucket drumming team in a special charity concert featuring the renowned Polar-Light Percussion Team. With a 20-year history, Polar-Light, from Taiwan, is composed of talented performers with special needs and has become a symbol of perseverance and inclusion in the arts. The SMILE team […]

The SMILE Summer Camp proudly launched its 5th season on June 3, 2025, with the enthusiastic support of youth volunteers. Held at LSA, the opening day featured a full schedule of inclusive activities for campers with special needs. In the morning, volunteers joined campers in group exercise and provided one-on-one assistance during computer skills class. […]

On June 1, AYLUS volunteers participated in an online Zoom Webinar on vaping prevention hosted by Erick Gao and Wyatt Yin. They listened to the lecture 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):  Ethan Gao, Kenrick Xia, Eva Miller, Emerson Li, Edwin Gao, Gavin […]

On the evening of 6/1/25, Edwin Gao, Allen Gu, and Eddie Fu taught lesson six of their AYLUS swim class. They first began by reviewing the key concepts taught in the previous lessons and later worked on new skills. Allen began to teach a new stroke, while Edwin helped kids who struggled with various techniques. […]

On Saturday May 31, 2025, Joshua Meng, Brendon Jiang, Alicia Zhang, and Bryson Wu hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students were introduced to basic chess concepts like the fork and tactical awareness in a position. They learned that even a seemingly equal position may be suddenly changed with a few good moves. […]

On May 24th, AYLUS volunteers gathered at the storage space to clean, sort, and organize the materials and supplies left over from the Lunar New Year Festival and Easter Egg hunt. The volunteers worked together to carefully pack away decorations, lanterns, and other items from the festive event, ensuring everything was neatly stored and ready […]

On Wednesday, May 28, 2025 AYLUS Volunteer Edwin Eddie and Allen took turns teaching each kid. Eddie and Allen helped Audrey and Raymon breathe on her side while performing freestyle. Edwin helped Mia with her freestyle kicking technique and taught Kevin how to kick with a board. Volunteers (2hrs) : Eddie Fu Volunteers (1.5hrs) :  Allen […]

On the afternoon of May 29, AYLUS Pearland volunteers gathered at the West Pearland Library to design the youth-led activities curriculum for the upcoming SMILE Summer Camp. Under the guidance of LSA Director Sharon Cheng, the team worked collaboratively to develop engaging and meaningful activities for children with special needs. Now entering its fifth summer […]

On May 25th, AYLUS Volunteers planned out the lessons for the next 8 weeks and figured out who was going to be teaching which days. They also finalized previous topics of discussion such as if we’re going to buy any new kits and if we’re going to have one big group of kids or split them up. We still need to make our slides over the topics that we’re going to teach over the 8-week period. We also plan on having a checkup over zoom next Saturday to […]

On the evening of 5/30/25, AYLUS Volunteers Edwin Gao and Eddie Fu taught lesson five of their AYLUS swim class. They first began by reviewing the key concepts taught in lesson two and later worked on new skills such as breathing techniques and kicking formats. Volunteers (2hrs) : Edwin Gao Volunteers (1.5hrs) : Eddie Fu,  […]

On the evening of 5/25/25, AYLUS Volunteers Edwin Gao, Allen Gu, and Eddie Fu taught lesson three of their AYLUS swim class. They first began by reviewing the key concepts taught in lesson two and later worked on new skills. The class concluded with many of the swimmers knowing how to do basic strokes. Volunteers […]

On 5/23/25 AYLUS Volunteers taught students basic kicking posture as well as underwater skills before breaking off into smaller groups. Edwin taught two students with further skills regarding kicking, while Eddie and Allen helped with adjusting the student’s form. Volunteers (2hrs) : Edwin Gao Volunteers (1.5hrs) : Eddie Fu,  Allen Gu Parent On Duty: Hua […]

On Wednesday May 21th: AYLUS volunteers met the students for the first time and got parents to sign waiver forms. Each volunteer was given 2 students to teach for the hour. Edwin taught Erick and Raymond how to kick with a kickboard. Eddie taught Kevin and Mark how to breathe underwater and taught them the […]

For the upcoming 2025 AYLUS summer swimming class, volunteers create flyers, register google forms, and spread them out in the community. Based on the signed students’ swimming level created a teaching plan. Volunteers ( 3 hrs): Eddie Fu, Edwin Gao Parents on duty: Wenqi xi ( Eddie Fu), Hua Tian ( Edwin Gao)

On May 23rd, 2025, AYLUS Pearland Branch supported “Concerts in the Park” event held at Independence Park. The volunteers arrived early to help direct traffic and manage the flow of vehicles in and out of the parking areas. During the concert, they also helped set up, promote, and facilitate the community raffle, engaging with attendees […]

On May 24, 2025, Pearland volunteers hosted the 25th My PlayClub event at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. The event provided a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for local families. Volunteers featured a variety of engaging activities, including: Face painting, Bucket drumming, Balloon art and some Inclusive games. Approximately 50 children and 40 adults participated in the […]

The newly elected leadership team successfully planned and hosted the annual community End-of-School-Year Party on May 22. In preparation, the officers held a planning meeting on May 16 to finalize the event’s activities. They created a Google registration form and a flyer to promote the event and encouraged school-aged children and youth from the community […]

On May 15, 2025, the AYLUS Pearland Branch, in collaboration with the Pearland Chinese Association, successfully organized the 9th Annual College Forum. The event aimed to support Pearland students in guiding their college application process. Organizers and Partnership: The forum was hosted by Derek Zhu, who partnered with the Pearland Chinese Association to handpick students […]

On May 16, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers teamed up with the City of Pearland Parks and Recreation Department to assist with the ongoing Concerts in the Park series at Southdown Park. This popular community event draws hundreds of families and music lovers for a relaxing evening of live entertainment, food, and fun. AYLUS volunteers played a vital […]

On May 17, 2025, AYLUS Pearland Branch supported and participated in a Volunteer Fair hosted by the West Pearland Library. At the fair, volunteers introduced AYLUS mission, service tracks, and ongoing youth-led community initiatives to the public and other volunteer organizations. They successfully established a series of collaboration intentions with several participating organizations. This event was a valuable opportunity […]

On May 10th, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported GiGiFIT Acceptance Challenge at Episcopal High School which brings people together to raise awareness, acknowledge, and support the challenges in the Down syndrome community. Volunteers brought smiles and laughter to children by twisting balloons and offering colorful face painting. Children lined up eagerly as volunteers twisted balloons […]

On May 3rd and May 10th, Pearland youth volunteers supported a community self-defense class hosted in partnership with Shotokan Karate Academy. The sessions were open to the public and aimed at promoting personal safety, awareness, and confidence among youth 10-16 years old The training began with an introduction to fundamental principles of situational awareness. Instructors […]

On May 11, 2025, AYLUS Pearland supported the 2nd Annual Pearland Mother’s Day Walk by hosting a promotional booth. Volunteers gave away twisting balloons, stickers, and distributed event flyers to engage the community. To celebrate the occasion, they also organized live performances featuring the Gu Zheng and keyboard, adding a festive and cultural touch to […]

On May 9 AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted the City of Pearland Parks and Recreation with the Concerts in the Park Series. Volunteers arrived early to set up survey booths. Then they were tasked with assisting in the distribution and collection of surveys conducted by the Parks and Recreation department, helped guide families to park their […]

On May 2, from 5:30-8:30 pm, AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted the City of Pearland Parks and Recreation with the Concerts in the Park Series. Volunteers arrived early to set up survey booths. Then they were tasked with assisting in the distribution and collection of surveys conducted by the Parks and Recreation department, helped guide families […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Support Concerts in Park Series on May 2, 2025 On May 2, from 5:30-8:30 pm, AYLUS Pearland volunteers assisted the City of Pearland Parks and Recreation with the Concerts in the Park Series. Volunteers arrived early to set up survey booths. Then they were tasked with assisting in the distribution […]

The Light and Salt Association invited Pearland youth to assist in the assessment and evaluation of its teen mental health program. The evaluation process involved youth volunteers participating in three 1.5-hour sessions, where they completed surveys and provided detailed feedback on the instructors and course materials. The volunteers thoroughly reviewed the teaching methods and content, […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Organize Donation Drive in April 2025 In April 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 and shoes. Volunteers collected and sorted gently used clothes and shoes, and dropped […]

At the April 26th monthly My PlayClub event, we celebrated the anniversary of the Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. At the start of the event, AYLUS Pearland proudly donated $2,000 to support the city’s second inclusive park, which is currently in the fundraising stage. Co-President Aila Jiang delivered a speech reflecting on AYLUS Pearland’s four-year journey […]

Since 2020, AYLUS Pearland has been a dedicated partner of Project Rise and Shine (PRS), receiving an annual grant from the Hogg Foundation to support the mental health of minority youth. As part of the grant requirements, AYLUS Pearland consistently submits expense reports, maintains detailed program lists with statistical data, and provides regular impact reports […]

On April 21, 2025, the teachers of the AYLUS Robotics class gathered to plan and prepare for the upcoming AYLUS LEGO Spike Prime Summer Program. The team worked on creating flyers, waiver forms, and presentation topics for the events. During the meeting, the team discussed the main themes for each session, the number of programs […]

Volunteers arrived in the morning to West Houston to organize a stand at the annual Taiwan Yes Market for fundraising for LSA Special Needs Caring Center and Pearland Inclusive Park. They made chia seeds lemonade, cotton candies, and traditional Chinese street food on site that attracts hundreds of guests. They also sold hand made by […]

On April 18, 2025, a group of dedicated Pearland youth volunteers prepared for their upcoming fundraising event at the Taiwan Yes Market. With enthusiasm and teamwork, they handcrafted buns for the traditional delicacy—braised pork sandwiches—and pre-mixed concentrated lemonade with chia seeds to ensure smooth operations the following day. In addition to food prep, the volunteers […]

On the afternoon of April 19, AYLUS volunteers hosted an exciting Spring semester tennis class. Students were divided by skill level and kicked off the session with a lively warm-up to boost energy and enthusiasm. The class focused on drills to strengthen forehand and backhand techniques, while also introducing the basics of volleys and serves. […]

AYLUS members volunteered at the Annual Spring Fling, hosted by the Pearland Animal Resource Center and Wag Again Rescue. The event featured fun activities for the community, including photos with the Easter Bunny, food trucks, an Easter egg hunt, vendor booths, a bounce house, and a silent auction. Volunteers arrived early to help with setup, […]

On the evening of April 10, AYLUS Pearland volunteers arrived at KC Hall to support the Keep Pearland Beautiful (KPB) Gala and Recycled Fashion Show. They assisted with serving food and drinks to guests at their tables and helped clean up after the event, contributing to a smooth and enjoyable experience for all attendees. Volunteers […]

A group of volunteers supported data normalization efforts for the PRS (Light and Salt Association) youth event reporting database. They reviewed historical Word documents, summarized key event statistics, and organized the data in a structured Google Sheet—categorized by event type, number of volunteers, and total service hours. This work enabled LSA, the sponsoring organization, to […]

On April 10th, The Pearland Chamber of Commerce and the Pearland Chinese Association recently co-hosted a networking event aimed at fostering connections among local business owners and community leaders. The meetup provided a platform for professionals to exchange ideas, share resources, and explore collaborative opportunities that contribute to Pearland’s vibrant and growing economy. Volunteers from the […]

In the spirit of community and celebration, a dedicated group of  volunteers came together to prepare 5,000 Easter eggs for the annual community egg hunt hosted by AYLUS Pearland and Pearland Chinese Association. Volunteers cut out festive stickers, filled each egg with candy and stickers, and carefully sealed them—ensuring a fun and joyful experience for […]

On April 13th, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the Pearland Chinese Association’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, a fun-filled community event that brought together families and children to celebrate the holiday with games, activities, and plenty of colorful eggs. In the spirit of service and community involvement, AYLUS volunteers helped with event logistics and played an important […]

On April 13, 2025, more than 30 dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland came together to support the Pearland Chinese Association’s annual Spring Picnic and Egg Hunting Event. With great energy and teamwork, our volunteers played a vital role in ensuring the day was fun, organized, and memorable for all attendees. Leading up to the event, […]

On April 12, 2025, AYLUS Pearland volunteers supported the SMILE Wonder Kids Inclusive Play event in Katy, bringing joy and creativity to individuals with special needs. Volunteers helped organize an Easter egg hunt and guided participants through Easter egg painting activities. They also assisted during singing and story time, fostering a warm and inclusive environment […]

Volunteers hosted a promotional booth at the Pearland Spring Fest to showcase the monthly My PlayClub event. They set up fun, hands-on activities like a fishing game and bucket drumming, giving visitors a taste of what My PlayClub has to offer. The team also shared information about the birthday service package, which helps raise funds for the city’s second […]

On the morning of April 5th, volunteers arrived at Independence Park to support the City of Pearland’s annual Spring Fest. Assigned to monitor the inflatable attractions and games, they checked guests’ wristbands, ensured children met the height requirements, and helped enforce safety rules to ensure a fun and secure experience for all attendees.   Volunteers […]

Pearland volunteers organized an event at the West Pearland Library on March 30th to showcase community service projects and partner services. Volunteers took turns presenting various activities and services to the guests, fostering greater awareness and engagement. The event provided attendees with valuable resources, strengthened community connections, and inspired more residents to get involved in […]

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, updates, and events. The website was initially launched in September 2024. Since then, the website team has focused on content […]

On a refreshing spring day, AYLUS youth volunteers gathered at the Houston Botanic Garen for a hands-on learning and volunteering service experience. The light rain and cool air created the perfect conditions for the plants. Guided by the knowledgeable staff horticulturists, Phillips and Laura, the volunteers took part in a variety of gardening tasks. One was the […]

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 […]

On March 28 and 29, Pearland volunteers actively supported the Friends of West Pearland Library March Book Sale. On the afternoon of March 28, a group of youth volunteers helped set up for the event by arranging tables and shelves, carefully sorting, and organizing books. On March 29, youth volunteers assisted during the afternoon shift, […]

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 Achieve Together […]

AYLUS Pearland organized a successful book drive in support of Books for Development. Volunteers collected and sorted over 200 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 and opportunity for […]

In March 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, toys 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 March 25th, AYLUS volunteers gathered at the storage space to clean, sort, and organize the materials and supplies left over from the Lunar New Year festival. The volunteers worked together to carefully pack away decorations, lanterns, and other items from the festive event, ensuring everything was neatly stored and ready for future use. They […]

On March 12th, AYLUS volunteers collaborated with Dawson High School’s Asian Culture Club to support their annual Lunar Fest by preparing utensils, setting up board games, and serving snacks and drinks while sharing cultural traditions. The festival was filled with cultural performances–from K-pop to Lion dances—and traditional games. Attendees loved the festive atmosphere and enjoyed […]