Category: MurrietaBranch

Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (34th) (8/24/2024)

Reported by Hsin Chen (Julie) Lu On August 24th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped with the Little Garden of Hope Project at Jacob’s House. The members got there early to beat the summer heat. Having the sprinkler system working properly now meant that all the vegetables were growing well, but so were the weeds. The members […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers For Homeless Children At Kid Zone (8/17/2024)

Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On August 17th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members worked with the Solutions for Change organization, a full-service leadership development residential program for the homeless in the country. They offer various programs such as Solutions Academy geared toward parents, Solutions Enterprise to encourage earning, and Solutions in the Community where Solutions […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes to Good Will (#6) (8/12/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On August 12th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS donated clothing to a local Goodwill. The volunteers collected various gently worn clothing from their families that were no longer wanted or fit, folding and bagging them before taking a trip to a local Goodwill. Upon arrival, they greeted the workers of the day, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 19 (8/9/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On August 9th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members recycled the bottles/cans they collected over the past few weeks. It was pretty busy when members arrived, so they patiently waited for some open baskets to put their recyclables in. Members also brought some old pans/pots to donate. After some other people finished […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (74th) ( 8/4/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On August 4th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers led the residents through their regular exercise regimen before collecting the materials. They asked the residents for food and drink preferences before preparing them, pouring out water and juice and unwrapping […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (60th) (8/1/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On August 1st, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at their local food bank. After checking in, members started by sorting produce. They were given 2 carts of boxes of unsorted produce and patiently sorted through them. When they finished, the boxes of veggies/fruits were filled with lemons/limes, apples, potatoes, onions, […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (73rd) ( 7/28/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On July 28th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers began the morning with a regular workout breathing exercise and cooldown combination, before taking the residents’ requests for drinks and snack. After juices, waters, puddings, and cut bananas were prepared and […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #24– ABWK Senior Home Painting Projects (7/27/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On July 27th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS helped with the A Brush with Kindness Project. Arriving at the site early so they could beat the heat, the volunteers quickly started with taping off areas to paint and taping down brown paper in case paint spilled or dripped. Afterwards, they attended a […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #23– ABWK Senior Home Yard Works (7/19/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On July 19th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members did yard work for a home. Members arrived early to start work so they could avoid the hot afternoon sun. They started off by using a weed wacker to weed out any weeds growing. Members spent a good chunk of time patiently taking […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (70th) ( 7/16/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On July 16th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered a local senior center. The volunteers started by preparing a snack while the residents exercised. They washed and cut strawberries and blueberries and put them into cups, before topping with cottage cheese. While the volunteers were horrified by the concoction the residents […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #22– ABWK Senior Home Yard Works (7/13/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On July 13th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered with the A Brush with Kindness project. As the volunteers arrived at the check in site, they received shirts and instructions for the homes they would be going to. After a short meeting to review the goals for the day, the volunteers […]

Murrieta AYLUS Collects and Donates Clothes to Good Will (#5) (7/12/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On July 12th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS donated their old clothing and shoes to local organizations. The volunteers swept through their homes and collected various clothing and shoes that they’d outgrown, laying them out. They diligently folded the clothing before bagging it tightly, fitting as much clothing as they could into […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 18 (7/10/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On July 10, 2024, AYLUS members recycled bottles at a local recycling center to raise money for charity. The volunteers Arrived recycling center at early morning, they started sorting the bottles and cans into the types of plastics, aluminum, glass and scrap. Then the volunteers isolated the different types recycling […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (67th) ( 7/7/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On July 7th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers started the morning with some light exercise, using pool noodles to stretch out their arms, legs, ankles, feet, and necks. Afterwards, the volunteers collected the noodles and passed out the daily chronicle. […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #21– ABWK Senior Home Painting Project (6/29/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On June 29, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at the A Brush with Kindness program. They arrived early in the morning to beat the heat, immediately starting on the frame of the house. They separated into different elevations, with some on ladders to cover the higher spots that volunteers on […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (66th) ( 6/30/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On June 30th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers passed out juices and waters to the residents so that they could hydrate, before beginning a workout. Stretching out their necks, arms, legs, and ankles, the residents were led through breathing exercises […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (65th) ( 6/23/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao: On June 23, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members volunteered at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers led the residents through a series of exercises with pool noodles. They did various stretches and breathing exercises together, before delving into hydration. The volunteers mixed thickened orange juice and helped some […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 17 (6/14/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On June 14th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members recycled their recyclables. When they arrived, members organized their recyclables into plastics, aluminums, and glass. They had previously already organized all the recyclables so it was faster and more effective when sorting it. Members patiently waited until there were some unoccupied baskets. Members […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (63rd) ( 6/16/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On June 16th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: Arriving to find the residents outside already, enjoying the sunshine. Taking time to scoop yogurt and slice bananas as they exercised, the volunteers handed out the snacks after their workout. Passing around some […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #20– ABWK Senior Home Painting Project (6/15/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On June 15th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped with the A Brush with Kindness program. Starting the day with helping tape off the areas, the volunteers lined the home and the shed with tape and brown paper so that paint wouldn’t drip onto the cement. They then laid out tarps […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts a Senior Center Music Performance ( 8th) ( 5/27/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On May 27th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS hosted a music performance for the seniors. In honor of Memorial Day, members decided to go and perform for the seniors. Members first performed at the Memory Care building, before moving to the Independent Living building. The performance included dancing, singing, and playing the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Hosts Recycling Event to Help Rescued Animals # 16 (5/18/2024)

Reported by Jessica Lu : On May 18th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS recycled their collected bottles. Members had prepared 50 bottles in each bag to make their trip more worthwhile. Then they sorted out the excess bottles that they collected. After sorting out all their recyclables, members had them weighed and the total amount turned out […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (58th) ( 5/12/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On May 12, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS volunteered at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers arrived to distribute Mother’s Day cards to the female residents, joining them in reading the contents. They helped the residents with their exercise, stretching out their limbs and joints, before helping the […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (57th) ( 5/5/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On May 5, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS assisted at local senior centers. The volunteers began with light exercise, stretching out their legs and arms and practicing breathing exercised. Afterwards, the volunteers took the residents outside for fresh air, transporting the oxygen tanks alongside some of them. The residents were taken on […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #19– ABWK Senior Home Painting Project (4/27/2024)

Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On April 27th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS member lent a hand to the Habitat for Humanity organization by participating in the Menifee Better Together, a yearly activity organized by the City of Menifee to promote community beautification and celebrate Earth Day. There were multiple projects available for volunteers to choose […]

Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (53rd) ( 4/7/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On April 7th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members assisted at local senior centers. At Torrey Pines Senior Living: The volunteers helped the residents with their morning workout and stretch of the day. They began with some stretching and burners before doing some breathing exercises. The volunteers prepared a snack of fruit […]

Murrieta AYLUS Volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley #18– ABWK Senior Home Painting Project (4/6/2024)

Reported by Adora Xiao : On April 6th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members lended a hand to the A Brush with Kindness project. As they arrived in the cold morning the volunteers began taping off the house. The edges were taped off and paper was laid and taped down on top. They then laid out tarps […]