RCA members cleaned up the local neighborhood and park area on April 21st, 2025. They collected litter scattered along walkways, bushes, and open fields, some of it was probably left from the Easter egg hunt. The group is committed to protecting the environment and ensuring that the local fauna and flora can continue to thrive. […]
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Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Bags for the Homeless During the Month of April 2025
This month, RCA members focused their efforts on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. They assembled care packages containing essential items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, socks, protein bars, hygiene products, tea, coffee, lotion, and more. These supplies were gathered through a mix of donations and personal contributions. To make the packages more meaningful, members included handwritten notes […]
Riverside County AYLUS Holds a Book Drive for the Little Libraries During the Month of April 2025
Throughout the month of April, RCA members collected books from family and friends among others and donated them to help stock local free little libraries. By supporting early literacy and making literature easily accessible within neighborhoods, the group hopes to inspire a love of reading and learning. It also gives underserved communities access to books […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Hold a Donation Drive for the Discovery Shop on April 21st, 2025
Members of the RCA branch organized a meaningful donation drive in support of the Discovery Shop, a vintage thrift store benefiting the American Cancer Society. In preparation for the drive, the volunteers gathered gently used household items from their community and their own sources. The team worked together to sort, clean, and organize the donations, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Local Neighborhood Parks Clean on April 12th and 13th, 2025
During this weekend several RCA members got together to keep our local neighborhood parks and trails clean. They collected litter scattered along walkways, bushes, and open fields. Regular clean-up projects like this are part of RCA’s mission to encourage environmental awareness, promote community pride, and inspire others to care for our parks and natural areas. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Cards for Hospitalized Children on April 19th, 2025
In an effort to brighten the days of hospitalized children, RCA members wrote thoughtful cards filled with encouraging messages and cheerful designs. These simple gestures offer emotional support to children who are facing difficult times away from home and family. Small acts of kindness like these help strengthen the community by showing young patients that […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep the Neighborhood Park Clean on April 9th, 2025
On April 9th, RCA members cleaned up a local neighborhood park surrounding a lake area. They worked together to pick up trash from the pathways, and bushes, then extended their cleanup efforts to the lakeside trails. RCA is proud to take part in preserving the beauty of our shared community spaces and will continue to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Craft Toys for Local Animal Shelters During the Month of April 2025
During the month of April, several members worked on handmade toys for various local animal shelters, a project they have completed multiple times in the past. They started by sourcing the materials such as old t-shirts as well as the supplies needed to make them. They recycled old shirts and clothes and purchased stuffing as […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Neighborhood Park on March 23rd, 2025
RCA members volunteered to clean up their local neighborhood park. By taking part in this activity, they wanted to make their neighbors aware of being more mindful. They collected trash along the pathways, in the bushes, and along the street. By doing this, they want to support the local environment and remind the community to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Holds a Clothing Drive During the Month of March 2025
Several RCA members organized a clothing drive to support their local community. The members sorted through their own closets and donated clothes that were still in good condition. As usual, during these clothing drives, the clothes were cleaned, folded and packed for donation. This initiative aimed to assist individuals facing homelessness and the financial pressures […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hold a Book Drive for the Little Libraries During the Month of March 2025
RCA continues to support the community by hosting regular book drives for the little library. The group wants to give back by supporting the idea of early literacy while providing easy access to literature in the neighborhoods. The group collected and gathered the books during the month of March and donated them to different little […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Neighborhood Parks on March 15th, 2025
On March 15th, RCA members organized a park cleanup event at the Harveston Community, a popular location frequented by local families during the weekends. The participants began their efforts near the community lake, making their way through the area before completing a round around the community sports park. During the clean-up, the members discovered a […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Neighborhood Parks on March 9th, 2025
On March 9th, RCA members hosted a park clean-up. Their goal was to keep their environment as clean as possible. Choosing this time, it was almost sundown on a Sunday, meant that there would be more trash near the playground and trails to pick up. The location of this cleanup was in a residential community, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Holds a Clothing Drive on February 23rd, 2025
On February 23rd, 2025, several RCA members organized a clothing drive to support their local community. The members sorted through their own closets and donated clothes that were still in good condition. After thoroughly cleaning and folding the items, they packed them for donation. This initiative aimed to assist individuals facing homelessness and the financial […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Parks on February 17th, 2025
On February 17th, RCA members volunteered to clean up their local neighborhood park and the area around a nearby lake. They collected trash along the pathways, in the bushes, and along the street. By doing this, they want to support the local environment and remind the community to be mindful of throwing away their trash. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on February 15th, 2025
On February 15th, RCA members went to the Discovery Shop, a vintage upscale resale boutique that supports the American Cancer Society. The members helped move purchased dining tables and chairs into the vehicles of customers. They assisted with purchases and also did cashier related duties. They worked on reorganizing the children’s section in the store […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Spread Joy During the Month of February 2025
During the month of February, members of the RCA branch crafted handmade bookmarks and donated them, along with a selection of fiction and nonfiction books, to different local senior homes. Using cardstock, they carefully cut each bookmark to size, punched holes, and decorated them with thoughtful designs inspired by uplifting themes that they found online. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Assist a Local Food Bank on February 14th, 2025
On February 14th, AYLUS members volunteered at the local food bank from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, assisting with various organizational and distribution tasks. They systematically sorted and reorganized canned goods, including vegetables, fruits, fish, beans, meat, soups, and rice, before placing them on designated shelves. Additionally, they folded and prepared used plastic bags for […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Cards for Hospitalized Children in January 2025
In January 2025, RCA members created uplifting, hand-drawn cards for hospitalized children, hoping to bring them joy and encouragement during difficult times. The cards contained creative and fun drawings as well as uplifting messages to help bring a smile to the young patients’ faces. Through this small but meaningful gesture, RCA members want to make […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Battery Recycling Initiative During the Month of January 2025
During the month of January, Riverside County AYLUS hosted a battery recycling initiative to help reduce harmful and hazardous waste. This initiative has as an end goal to raise awareness in our community and to be mindful and protective of our environment. By properly recycling single-use and rechargeable batteries, the branch members want to ensure […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Successfully Raise $430 for the Pasadena Humane Society in January 2025
In January 2025, members of the Riverside County AYLUS branch organized a cookie bake sale to raise funds for animals affected by the recent wildfires. The members designed posters, baked homemade cookies, and sold them to family, friends, and neighbors, by going door to door and successfully raising $430 to aid displaced animals. The funds […]
Riverside County AYLUS Supports the American Cancer Society on January 18th, 2025
Two RCA members volunteered on January 18th, 2025, at the Discovery Shop, a vintage upscale resale boutique that supports the American Cancer Society. They assisted with various tasks, including sweeping the floor, organizing donations, and arranging displays. They also gained valuable experience by learning how to process split payments for customers using both cash and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Host a Local Park Cleanup on January 12th, 2025
Members of the RCA branch recently came together for a local park cleanup. They got together at their usual spot and focused on clearing walking trails, green areas, and bushes of litter and debris. At the end, they adequately disposed of the waste. They hope to inspire others to care for the environment and preserve […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Craft Toys for Animals Affected by the Wildfires During the Month of January 2025
In response to the devastating wildfires in Southern California and their impact on both people and animals, members of the RCA branch took action to support affected pets. Recognizing the challenges faced by animals suffering from burns and other injuries, the group decided to create dog toys for the affected animals. Additionally, they organized a […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Assist the Temecula Rotary Club with Delivering Dinner to the Seniors on December 25th, 2024
Several RCA members assisted with Temecula’s annual Community Christmas Dinner, organized by local Rotary clubs in collaboration with the city of Temecula. The members arrived at 11 a.m. to help gather information and pack the dinner bags. Afterward, the members carpooled with the Rotary Event Coordinator to the Riverbank Senior Community, where they delivered the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Perform a Christmas Concert at a Senior Care Home on December 22nd, 2024
On December 22nd, 2024 AYLUS Riverside County Members as well as additional local students joined the RCA Christmas concert at another local senior home. Two days prior to the concert, the information for the concert, such as the young musicians’ pieces was gathered to finalize the program. The concert featured performances on the violin, piano […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on December 21st, 2024
On December 21st, 2024, several members of the RCA volunteered to clean up a local neighborhood sports park and the area around a nearby lake. They collected trash along the pathways, in the bushes, and on the sports field. Their efforts extended to the nearby lake area, where they continued their efforts. The RCA branch […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Perform at a Local Senior Home on December 21st, 2024
On December 21st, 2024, several RCA members, along with their friends, came together to perform a Christmas concert for the seniors at a local care home. The branch aimed to spread joy and bring smiles to the elderly during the festive season. As a precaution against the spread of Covid, influenza, and other viral infections, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Organize a Clothing Drive in December, 2024
Riverside County AYLUS organized a clothing drive to support those in need, especially during the colder winter months when access to warm clothing is essential. For this, members cleaned out their closets and reached out to family and friends for donations. The clothes were then carefully sorted through to ensure that the clothes were in […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on November 16th, 2024
On November 16th, 2024, two members of our branch volunteered at the Discovery Shop, which supports the American Cancer Society through proceeds from donated items. During their shift, they efficiently wrapped delicate Christmas items to ensure their safe handling. They provided customers with clothing suggestions, assisted in carrying heavy purchases to vehicles, and reorganized clothing […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Perform at a Local Senior Home on November 15th, 2024
On November 15th, 2024, several RCA members, joined by friends, collaborated to organize and perform a heartfelt concert for the elderly. Bringing joy and uplifting spirits among seniors has always been a central focus of our branch’s mission. Seeing their smiles and happiness made the experience incredibly rewarding. The branch is planning on giving a […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Draw Handmade Cards for Seniors on November 13 and 15, 2024
For the recent concert at the senior home, Sophie Chung and Michael Brown, created handmade Thanksgiving cards, which were distributed to the residents during a concert. The seniors thoroughly enjoyed their musical performances and were pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful cards. This gesture brought smiles to their faces, and they expressed heartfelt gratitude to the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on November 9th, 2024
On November 9th, 2024, RCA members dedicated their time to improving their local neighborhood park. The volunteers spent their time combing through the park’s trails, grassy fields, and bushes to collect litter and debris. All waste was responsibly disposed of in designated bins at the end of the cleanup. This initiative highlights the group’s dedication […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Bags for the Homeless During the Month of November 2024
As the colder season approaches, RCA members focused this month on supporting the homeless community. Several members assembled care bags containing essential items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hand warmers, socks, hygiene pads, protein bars, tea, coffee, cough drops, umbrellas, lotion, and more. The members went out to procure the items through purchases and donations. Then […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Host Clothing Drive on November 1st, 2024
On November 1st, 2024, Sophie Chung, Daniel Tran, and Kyan and Evan Chang organized a clothing drive for their local community. They collected gently used clothing from their own closets and received additional donations, ensuring each item was thoroughly cleaned, folded, and neatly packed for distribution. They were motivated to help individuals that faced hardships […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on October 26th, 2024
On October 26th, 2024 several RCA members volunteered to clean up a local neighborhood sports park, focusing on clearing trash from the bushes, trails, and grassy areas. They got together at 5:30pm and toured the park for an hour while picking up debris, and trash they found along the pathways, grassy areas and bushes. They […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on October 26th, 2024
On October 26th, two members of our branch volunteered at the Discovery shop. The shop supports the American Cancer Society with the proceeds from the sale of the items that are donated. We helped on putting the new merchandise on the display window and racks and had an opportunity to learn how to replace the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Fall Concert for Seniors on October 25th, 2024
RCA hosted a fall concert at a senior care home within our community. The performers arrived at 4:15pm to set-up and get everything ready. The concert began at 4:30pm and included three musicians: Evan Chang, Kyan Chang and Adam Timney. They played music on the cello and piano to the delight of the seniors. The […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hold a Book Drive for the Little Libraries During the Month of October 2024
RCA continues to support the community by hosting regular book drives for the little library. The group wants to give back by supporting the idea of early literacy while providing easy access to literature in the neighborhoods. The group collected and gathered the books during the month of October and donated them to different little […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on October 12th, 2024
On October 12th, several RCA members volunteered to clean up a local neighborhood sports park, focusing on clearing trash from the bushes, trails, and grassy areas. After collecting the debris, they responsibly disposed of it in the trash bins. This ongoing effort reflects the branch’s commitment to keeping the park and surrounding areas clean, aiming […]