Reported by Adora Xiao : On December 20th 2024, Murrieta AYLUS sold bottles to raise money for animal shelters. The volunteers collected various bottles from across their communities and from their homes, sorting through their plastic bottles, glassware, and various aluminum cans. After meeting at various recycling centers, the volunteers sorted through their types of […]
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Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #29– ABWK Senior Home Painting Projects (12/14/2024)
Reported by HsinChen(Julie) Lu : On December 14, 2024, the Murrieta AYLUS branch helped out with the Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley’s A Brush with Kindness Project. This is a low-cost exterior home repair program available to low-income homeowners impacted by age, disability, and family circumstances who struggle to maintain the exterior of their homes […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (94th) (12/15/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On December 15th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped their local senior center. Lots of Christmas lights and decorations had been put up and holiday music filled the air. In the ice cream parlor, the hot chocolate stand was up again and they had new toppings such as peppermint crunch, candy […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (47th) (12/8/2024)
On December 8, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members continued their dedicated garden work as usual, arriving early to maintain and improve their garden. Despite the crisp winter air, the volunteers arrived early, ready to tackle the tasks ahead. They pruned overgrown plants, cleared weeds from the garden beds, and applied fresh fertilizer to ensure healthy growth. […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (43rd) (12/8/2024)
On December 8 2024, Aylus Murreita members gathered at their adopted park to clean-up the park. They thoroughly searched the bushes, knowing that discarded water bottles and glass bottles are frequently hidden there, they also tidied up the lawn and playground area, where they discovered many small snack packages scattered around. Lastly, they turned their attention […]
Murrieta AYLUS volunteers at the Holiday on the Hill Event (12/7/2024)
Reported by HsinChen(Julie) Lu : On December 7, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out their community’s annual Holiday on the Hill Event. The members were assigned to work at the desserts station. While they waited for guests to arrive, the members helped set up work areas, arranging the desserts, plates, and napkins on the tables. […]
Murrieta AYLUS Make Greeting Cards for Seniors (5th) (12/7 & 12/14/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On December 7th and 14th, Murrieta AYLUS wrote holiday cards for seniors in senior homes. Each volunteer hand wrote short messages about enjoying the holidays, spending time with family and friends, and added short notes of compliments and personal touches. Each cover was decorated with various cut paper to create […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (93rd) (12/8/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On December 8th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped local senior centers. After greeting the residents, the volunteers split up to help lead the exercise of the day and prepare the snack. They toasted bread in the oven then spread butter on top, and distributed the snack while taking some of the […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (92nd) (12/1/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On December 1st, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped local senior centers. They helped the residents get settled outdoors, given the sun was coming out for the morning and the day was warm. Outside, the volunteers helped the residents with their daily exercises and watched them so none of them would fall […]
Murrieta AYLUS Hosts a Beach Cleanup (31st) (12/1/2024)
Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On December 1st, AYLUS members had a local beach clean up. They started at the upper park, making their way through the grass in the early morning. Along the way, they found an assortment of plastic wrapping and single use utensils. At the picnic tables, they scored the floor for […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (65th) (11/26/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On November 26th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped their local food bank. Since Thanksgiving break finally arrived, members decided to go help out at the food bank. Some things had changed since the last time they came during the summer so members took a few minutes to familiarize themselves with […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (91st) (11/24/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 24th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS volunteers at local senior centers. The volunteers helped lead the residents through an exercise regimen while others cut strawberries and grapes to put in yoghurt cups. After sprinkling cereal on top, the volunteers distributed the snacks to the residents for them to enjoy while […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (46th) (11/23/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 23rd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS lends a hand to the Jacob’s House garden project. The volunteers started with giving a once over and weeding out some of the growth near the peppers and lettuce, inspecting the plants for bugs and checking over their health. Watering the plants carefully at […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps STAT Horse Sanctuary (27th) (11/23/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 23rd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at the STAT horse sanctuary. Arriving and meeting some of the new horses, the volunteers got to work cleaning out the stalls. Sifting through the dirt to shovel all the waste and scoop it into wheelbarrows, the volunteers took turns dumping out […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (90th) (11/17/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On November 17th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members went to the senior center. In the library, members had a good long chat with the seniors, where they talked about a variety of things. Then, seniors asked members for some song requests, and members gladly sight read it. At the end, some […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a hand to Murrieta Field of Honor Event ( 4th) (11/17/2024)
Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On Sunday, November 17th, 2024, the Murrieta AYLUS branch helped at the Field of Honor Event. This year, they were assigned to help clean up and take down the flags. The members got there early and got to work. Everyone paired up with one another when taking down the […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (45th) (11/16/2024)
On November 16, 2024, Murrieta members returned to their garden to check on the progress of the new sprouts, ensuring that they had enough water to thrive in the cooler fall weather. They spent the afternoon inspecting the plants, making sure the soil was adequately moist, and adjusting irrigation systems where needed. In addition to […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (42nd) (11/16/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 16th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members conducted a park cleanup at their adopted park. Splitting into the two groups, the volunteers stepped around a party and bouncy house to collect some stray candy wrappers, before taking paths around the grass to pick up stray pieces of paper. After picking […]
Murrieta AYLUS volunteers at the NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) Walk # 3 (11/16/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu & Caien(Daisy) Chen : On November 16th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped the NAMI walk. This was the annual NAMI mental health walk, taking place on a beautiful mountain with the walk trail overlooking the lake. Members helped set up by putting up tents, hanging NAMI signs, and organizing all the […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (89th) (11/10/2024)
Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On November 10th 2024, AYLUS members volunteered at their local elderly center. To start off, they passed aroud pool noodles to everyone who could hold on. They then put on some 70’s music to which they did the exercise to. After the workout, residents were all brought outside and were […]
Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 23 (11/9/2024)
On November 9, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members hosted a bottle recycling event in support of a local animal shelter. The initiative was a collaborative effort, with members collecting empty bottles from their homes as well as from community events, including the recent Half Marathon held just a week earlier. Volunteers worked together to gather, sort, […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (44th) (11/9/2024)
On November 9, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered for their weekly garden work, continuing their dedicated efforts to care for and maintain the garden. The group sowed more seeds, carefully selecting plants suited for the cooler months to ensure the garden would flourish throughout the season. In addition to planting, members collected fallen tree leaves […]
Murrieta AYLUS volunteers at the NAMI ( National Alliance on Mental Illness) Wellness Fair # 2 (11/9/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao & Jessica Lu : On November 9th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped out at the Temecula Valley Hospital wellness fair. With considerably rising rates of various psychological conditions, mental health awareness has become increasingly important given the mental health crisis the nation faces. As such, the Temecula Valley Hospital Wellness Fair aims […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a hand to Murrieta Field of Honor Event ( 3rd) on 11/9/2024
On November 9, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members volunteered at the Murrieta Field of Honor event, contributing their time and effort to honor local veterans. This marked their third consecutive year participating in the event. The group assisted with various tasks, including re-barring the memorial displays and placing flags on each bar. Working together, they ensured […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (88th) (11/3/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On November 3rd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members served seniors ice cream and played piano for them. In the library, members greeted the seniors already awaiting them and set up the piano. They started off with classical music before switching to contemporary and then jazz. During the last 15 minutes, members […]
Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 22 (11/2/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 2nd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members donated recyclables for cash. The volunteers gathered together bottles of plastic, aluminums, and glass within their own homes, then met at a recycling center to unload. They counted and sorted the different materials into separate bins, which were then weighed. The volunteers earned […]
Murrieta AYLUS volunteers at the Temecula Half Marathon and 5K,10K (2nd) (11/3/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 3rd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped the Temecula 5k,10k,Half Marathon. Starting with setting up the bike racks for the end of the marathon, the volunteers lined up the racks to outline the final stations and resting areas. Unfolding various tarps, they covered the racks with marathon signage and […]
Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes to Angle View(#8) (11/1/2024)
On November 1, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members hosted a successful clothing/shoes donation drive in support of Angle’s View, a local organization dedicated to helping those in need. Members gathered gently used clothing from their homes, carefully sorted the items by type and size, and folded them neatly for donation. The clothes/shoes were then packed into […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (41st) (11/1/2024)
On November 1, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered to clean their adopted space, Meadows View Park. Armed with trash picker and trash bags, and a shared commitment to community service, the group worked together to pick up litter, and tidy up the park’s walkways, benches, and play areas. They carefully combed through the park, ensuring […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (43rd) (11/1/2024)
On November 1, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members returned to their weekly garden work, continuing their ongoing efforts to nurture and maintain the garden. As the seasons shifted, the group focused on preparing the garden for the coming winter months. They added fresh, nutrient-rich soil to several beds, ensuring the plants had the best possible foundation […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (42nd) (10/26/2024)
On October 26, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered once again to carry out their weekly garden tasks. With a sense of excitement and curiosity, they checked on the sprouts they had transplanted just a week earlier, eager to see how the young plants were adapting to their new home. As they carefully examined the garden […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (87th) ( 10/27/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On October 27th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers started with preparing the residents’ snacks, cutting up raisin toast and spreading jellies over it, then placing them onto separate napkins. They helped lead the residents through their daily exercise regimen, then […]
Murrieta AYLUS Hosts a Beach Cleanup (29th) (10/27/2024)
Reported by Caien(Daisy) Chen : On October 27th, AYLUS members had a local beach clean up. They started at the upper park, making their way through the wet grass. Past the train tracks, they found a bottle of lemonade at the childrens playground which they promptly recycled. Most of the trash they found this time […]
Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #28– ABWK Senior Home Painting Projects (10/26/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On October 26th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped with the A Brush With Kindness Project. The volunteers arrived early in the morning and quickly attended the safety meeting. Taking the yellow paint for the main body, they started with the backside of the home where the sun would be for […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (41st) (10/19/2024)
On October 19, 2024, Aylus Murrieta members gathered once again to continue their collaborative garden project. Under the clear sky, they worked together, carefully transplanting the delicate sprouts they had lovingly nurtured at home into the freshly prepared garden beds. Each plant was gently placed in the soil, as members took their time to ensure […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (40th) (10/19/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On October 19th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS cleaned their adopted park. They began around the sidewalks, cleaning along the bushes and the walkway and finding a few discarded plastics. After taking a circle around, the volunteers found various cups and tissues along the playground, picking them up and also finding smaller […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (86th) ( 10/20/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On October 20th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers arrived to help entertain and prepare the residents’ snacks. They led the residents through various exercises for the day and led a meditation, and also helped prepare snacks by cutting fruit, […]
Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #27– ABWK Senior Home Painting Projects (10/19/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On October 19th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered with the A Brush With Kindness program. Arriving at the tail end of the prep work, the volunteers helped with some final tarp and tape laying before attending the briefing meeting. They spent some time admiring the neighbors’ turkeys and chickens, basking […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Set Up Susan G. Komen ‘More Than Pink Walk’ Event #3 (10/13/2024)
Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On October 13th, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out at the Inland Empire MORE THAN PINK Walk for the third year in a row. Susan G Komen’s MORE THAN PINK Walk, hosts over 100,000 participants at at their 40+ walks across the U.S. each year. Since the first Walk in […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (40th) (10/11/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On October 11th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members headed over to Jacob’s House to work on their Little Garden of Hope Project. They arrived just as the sprinklers were scheduled to go off, so the members worked around them. They first moved the sprouted seeds over to another bed and readied […]