RCA Members supported the Discovery Shop on August 10th, 2024. The Discovery Shop is a vintage thrift shop that supports the American Cancer Society. They helped with steam ironing donated clothes, cleaned up the floor, helped with the cash register and organized the merchandise and provided customer service. After a 4-hour shift they left tired […]
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Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on August 9th, 2024
On August 9th, RCA members lend a helping hand to a local food bank. They started at 8 am with setting up the carts and organized the produce. The members then carefully took fresh items out of the refrigerators and packed them into boxes for distribution.Then they filled numerous food boxes with produce, bread, and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Hold School Supply Drive for Children in Foster Care on August 6th, 2024
During the month of August, RCA members came together with a heartfelt mission: to support children in foster care through a school supply drive. Recognizing that every child deserves the tools to succeed in their education, they rallied friends and relatives for donations, and even dipped into their own pockets to contribute. Essential items like […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Lend a Helping Hand to a Local Food Bank on July 26th, 2024
On July 26th, two RCA members returned to a Food bank they had previously been assisting during the week. They were assigned to help sort through food produce to help recover and salvage produce. Food banks significantly impact communities by addressing hunger and food insecurity, focusing on providing nutritious food to vulnerable groups such as […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on July 24th, 2024
Food banks play a crucial role in supporting communities by alleviating hunger and food insecurity. They focus on helping vulnerable populations such as children, the elderly, and low-income individuals access nutritious food. Additionally, food banks help reduce waste by rescuing surplus food from retailers, manufacturers, and farms, contributing to sustainable resource management. RCA members have […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on July 17th, 2024
On July 17th, 2024, several RCA members volunteered to help clean-up a local neighborhood park. They went to the local neighborhood park to clean the green areas, walking trails and bushes of trash and debris. Once finished, they disposed of the trash they had collected by putting it into the trash bin. Keeping the local […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Cards for Hospitalized Children in July, 2024
Several RCA members donated handmade cards to hospitalized children. Each year, thousands of children are hospitalized for various medical conditions, with some staying for a few days and others for weeks or even months. By creating and donating these heartfelt cards, RCA members aim to raise awareness about the challenges faced by these children, who […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Organize a Clothing Drive in July, 2024
Riverside County AYLUS organized a clothing drive for those in need. Members cleaned out their closets, asked family and friends for donations, and sorted through clothes that were still in good condition and put them into donation bags. The members then met up at a local Goodwill store to donate these bags. With this the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on July 19th, 2024
On July 19th, 2024, Sophie Chung and Holiday Rothermund volunteered to help clean-up a local neighborhood park. They went to the Harveston Lake where they cleaned the bushes, trails and grassy areas from trash. When they were finished, they disposed of the trash they had collected by putting it into the trash bin. Keeping the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 19th, 2024
On July 19th, RCA members returned to a local senior home to volunteer. They began by wiping down the tables set for the dinner service. Afterward, they took time to converse with the elderly, aiming to bring some joy and variety to their daily lives. Listening to their stories and concerns provided insight into the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on July 19th, 2024
On July 19th, members of the RCA branch volunteered at a local food bank, initiating their support with organizing frozen bread and packing meat into boxes. They then ensured volunteers had access to water by stocking the refrigerator. Additionally, they sorted produce, prepared donation bags, and set up an EZ Up tent outdoors to offer […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 16th, 2024
RCA members assisted with a farewell party for the elderly by serving cakes and drinks. They cleaned up the tables, disposing of leftovers and plates, and helped put away decorations such as balloons, tablecloths, and other decor. Afterward, they rearranged the tables and chairs in the entertainment room. Once finished, they moved on to the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean Local Neighborhood Park on July 14th, 2024
On July 14th, 2024, several RCA members gathered to clean up a local neighborhood park. They extended their efforts to a nearby lake, focusing on the green areas, walking trails, and the playground. They found trash scattered in the bushes, on the trails, and across the grassy areas. After diligently collecting the litter, they responsibly […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 13th, 2024
On July 13th, RCA members volunteered at a local senior home, assisting with a birthday celebration. They served drinks and cake and baked goodies to the seniors, arranged the tables and chairs, and helped with the cleanup. After the celebration was done, they continued to the dining room to set up the tables for the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on July 12th, 2024
On July 12th, RCA members returned to volunteer at the Discovery Shop, an antique thrift store associated with the American Cancer Society. The proceeds from the sale of donated items help support the ACS’s operations and research. The members relocated CDs, books, and DVDs to new bookshelves. They steamed many of the donated clothes, placed […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 12th, 2024
On July 12th, RCA Members returned to a local senior home to assist them. The seniors were engaged in a VR show where they learned about different geographical areas in the US. They were mesmerized how real the 3D world felt. After the event was over the members assisted in setting up the table for […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support Local Food Bank on July 12th, 2024
On July 12th members of the RCA branch assisted a local food bank. They started with organizing the bread. They unpacked boxes of bread and sorted them onto different carts. Then they moved onto unpacking cakes, donuts, muffins and other pastries. These were then loaded onto the carts as well. The cakes were moved into […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Lend a Helping Hand to a Senior Home on July 11th, 2024
On July 11th, 2024, Evan and Kyan Chang volunteered at a local senior home. They assisted in entertaining the residents with several rounds of playing a horse racing game. During a round, the seniors place their bets on the different horses and then throw the two dice. The first dice determines the horse, and the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Senior Home on July 10th, 2024
On July 10th, RCA Members returned to a local senior home to assist them with their entertainment program. Senior care homes often have daily activities to keep the residents busy and entertained. On this day, they had scheduled a business-related club meeting. A successful business, in this case it was Fender Guitars, was introduced to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Support the American Cancer Society on July 10th, 2024
On July 10th, two RCA members volunteered at the Discovery Shop, an antique thrift store that is connected to the American Cancer Society. The proceeds through the sale of donated items help support the operations and the research done by the ACS. The members helped with cleaning the dust, wiping down the windows and tables. […]