Category: MurrietaBranch

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (50th) (1/2/2025)

On January 2, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS members worked at Jacob’s House garden, filled with joy as they saw the plants thriving, healthy, and ready for harvest. The team was eager to gather the ripe vegetables: fresh cabbage, tender yu choy sum, and crisp green onions. They made sure to wash each plant thoroughly before sending […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (67th) (1/2/2025)

Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On January 2nd, 2025, Murrieta AYLUS branch volunteered at their local food bank, Mission Hope (previously Communtity Mission of Hope). To maximize efficiency, the members split up—half of them helped sort nonperishable food items and donations in the back while half assisted in the produce section. The sorting team […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (96th) (12/29/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On December 29, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living, the volunteers put on and led the seniors through light yoga and exercise to get their blood flowing. Afterwards, they put on a documentary about foreign attractions while serving cookies and bananas to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helped with the Temecula Rotary Club’s Christmas Dinner (12/26/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On December 26th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped with the Temecula Rotary Club’s Christmas Dinner. Since the slots for helping in the kitchen were all full, members decided to help with the dinner delivery. After arriving, members signed in and were assigned to a certain apartment to pass out dinners, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (49th) (12/21/2024)

On December 21, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden with a sense of accomplishment and excitement. They were delighted to see that the sponge gourds, which had been hand-pollinated the previous week, were thriving and growing strong. It was a gratifying sight, as their careful work had clearly paid off. In addition to […]

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (48th) (12/14/2024)

On December 14, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden work, diving back into the routine of maintaining and nurturing Jacob’s house’s garden. One of the key tasks for the day was hand-pollinating the sponge gourd, ensuring the flowers would yield healthy, abundant fruit. With careful attention, the volunteers gently applied pollen to each […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 24 (12/20/2024)

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 […]

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 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 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 (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 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 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 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 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 […]