On October 29th, 2023, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Khang Tran, Robert Tran, Nicholas Navarro and Sophie Chung helped clean up the local sports park and the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways. The trash was picked up with grabbers. During this event, several community members thanked the group […]
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Riverside County AYLUS Members Host AYLUS Winter Clothing Drive on October 22nd, 2023
Riverside County AYLUS participated on October 22nd, 2023 at the national AYLUS Winter Clothing Drive. Members cleaned out their closets, sorted through clothes that were still in good condition and put them into donation bags. The AYLUS logo was then printed and taped onto the top of the bags. The members then gathered together to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Handmade Bookmarks and Books to a Local Senior Home in October 2023
During a recent meeting, the group brainstormed what could be done to help keep the seniors in our local senior homes entertained. Giving concerts has been one of the highlights when it comes to volunteering at a senior home for many of the RCA members. However, the group wanted to change it up a bit. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Supporting the Local Animal Shelter during the Month of October 2023
During the month of October, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. The group recycled old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Many local animal shelter have been in distress in recent weeks due to overpopulation. Oftentimes these animals stay in the shelter for days if not weeks […]
Riverside County AYLUS Cleans Up Local Neighborhood Park on October 6th, 2023
On October 6th, 2023 several members of the RCA branch got together for another park cleanup event. Keeping the local community park and the surrounding area clean has been a continuous effort of the branch. It helps remind everyone to keep the beauty of our parks not for granted and it sets an example to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Fall Concert for Seniors on October 6th, 2023
The group recently volunteered at a nearby senior home while hosting the Succulents for Senior event. On October 6th, it was time to bring some joy to these elderly by hosting a fall concert. The group got together, worked on the program and then played some music. The seniors were very happy and grateful for […]
Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Book Drive for the Little Libraries on September, 30th, 2023
The support of early literacy within the community has always been one pillar in RCAs effort of giving back. During the month of September, the group collected books with the help of family and friends. Some contributed to this drive by selecting books that were no longer needed. These books were used to refill the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for local Animal Shelter in September, 2023
During the month of September, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. The group decided to continue its pet toying making event by recycling old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Two different styles of toys were created. Many local animal shelter have been in distress in recent […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Bring Joy to Local Seniors During the Month of September 2023
During the month of September several RCA members decided to work on a new project. Looking for ways to bring more joy to the seniors, the members decided to grow some succulents to donate to a local senior home. Initially this project was planned for the month of August, however things didn’t go as planned […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Run a Food Drive and Help a Local Food Bank on September 10th, 2023
On September 10th, several of our RCA members got together to donate nonperishable food items such as pasta, tuna, and other nutritious canned goods to the Western Eagle Foundation, which is a local food bank in the area. With the rise in inflation, many families have gone food insecure. By running a food drive and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Uplifting Cards for Hospitalized Children on September 3rd, 2023
On September 3rd, 2023, several RCA members got together to create some uplifting cards for children that are hospitalized. Often these young patients miss their friends and family and some even may feel lonely at times. RCA members wanted to show them that there are people out there who care. With uplifting drawings and words […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Hold a Back-to-School Supply Drive for a Elementary school and Children in Foster Care in August, 2023
During the month of August, several RCA members decided to support children in need with a school supply drive. The members received donations from friends and relatives. Some items were purchased as well. Notebooks, crayons, pencils, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners etc. were collected and donated. Children deserve the right to have school supplies to further […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for local Animal Shelter in August, 2023
During the month of August, several of our RCA members decided to continue supporting our local animal shelter. After a brainstorming session, the group decided to create chewing toys for the animals by recycling old t-shirts. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. Two different styles of toys were created. The group […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Toys for Children in Foster Care on July 23rd and July 28th, 2023
Riverside County AYLUS members jumped into action after the group learned about the need for handmade toys for kids in foster care. The members discussed what toys to create and decided to make teddy bears out of towels. The members gathered the supplies, such as towels, ribbons, and rubber bands, and then got to work. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Bags for the Homeless on July 23rd and July 28th, 2023
Helping the underserved population has been one of the main goals of the RCA branch. On July 23rd, 2023 several RCA members got together to create bags for the homeless. Prior to the meet-up, the members gathered goodies such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, female hygiene pads, protein bars, water, and more. The members then got […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Clothes to Benefit the Local Community in July, 2023
Several RCA members collected clothes by asking friends and family members. Some also donated clothes by going through their own closets. Items that were still in good condition were selected to be donated. These clothes were cleaned, folded, and then donated to various charities that benefit the local community, such as the Assistance League Temecula […]
AYLUS Riverside County Returns to Perform another Concert on June 16th, 2023
On June 16th, several RCA members and members from the Murrieta branch got together to perform at a local senior home. The members gave two concerts in total. The senior home has a separate wing where the group started the concert. The elderly were very enthusiastic and welcomed the players with cheers and smiles. The […]
AYLUS Riverside County Members Create Cards for the Elderly on June 16th, 2023
Nicholas Navarro and Sophie Chung created handwritten and hand-drawn cards for the elderly. Often, our older generation might feel lonely and depressed. Both RCA members wanted to help cheer the seniors up by drawing cards and writing uplifting messages for them. The cards were then distributed to the seniors who came to listen to the […]
AYLUS Riverside County Members Perform at a Local Senior Home on June 9th, 2023
Several members gathered to give an introductory summer concert at a local senior home to be continued the following week. Michael Brown, Sophie Chung, and Kyan Chang got together to perform for the elderly at Vineyard Ranch in Temecula on June 9th, 2023. The senior loved listening to the music. Many remembered the group from […]
AYLUS Riverside County Helps Fight Poverty by Hosting a Shoedrive for Soles4Souls on June 9th, 2023
Soles4Souls is an organization that helps combat poverty and the environmental effects of throwing things like clothes and shoes onto landfill. To help with these efforts, the Riverside County branch members Sophie Chung, Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Michael Brown, and Nicholas Navarro decided to gather shoes through donations and own offerings. The shoes were then […]
Riverside County AYLUS Cleans Up Local Neighborhood Park on May 27th, 2023
On May 27th, 2023 several members of the RCA branch got together for another park cleanup event. Keeping the local community park and the surrounding area clean has been a continuous effort of the branch. It helps remind everyone to keep the beauty of our parks not for granted and it sets an example to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Cards for local Seniors on April 9th, 2023
On April 9th, several RCA members decided to surprise the elderly with Easter cards they had worked on. The group created handmade cards and donated them to the senior care home to cheer the seniors up. The brothers Evan and Kyan Chang worked together to outline and color their cards. Then one proceeded to add […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate to the Local Food Bank on April 8th, 2023
The Western Eagle Foundation, a local food bank has been feeding the hungry and the needy since the early nineties. It is one of the local establishments that has helped many during Covid and during the rise in inflation with food insecurity. Riverside County AYLUS wants to remain a partner in supporting the work of […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for the local Animal Shelter by Repurposing T-shirts during the Month of April, 2023 (2nd)
During the month of April, several of our RCA members decided to continue supporting the local animal shelter. Many of our members own pets themselves and seeing the shelters filled with abandoned pets has been heartbreaking. The group decided to create this event to be able to regularly support these animals all while raising awareness […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Dog Toys for the local Animal Shelter in March, 2023 (1st)
During the month of March, several of our RCA members decided to continue supporting our local animal shelter. After a brainstorming session, the group decided to create dog chewing toys by recycling old t-shirts. The group researched different ways as to how to create them. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Sisters Raise Funds to Donate Books to an Elementary School on March 19th, 2023 (1st)
On March 19th, 2023, two of RCA members created a garage sale to raise funds for a local elementary school. Kayla and Alyssa Paulsen emptied their closets and accepted donations from family and friends. The goal was to help the elementary school library with book donations. They both spend their morning setting up the garage […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Homeless Bags on March 5th, 2023 (2nd)
On March 5th, 2023, several RCA members got together to work on their homeless bag project. The members had purchased items to fill goodie bags for people in need. They also asked neighbors and friends for donations. The bags were filled with items such as toothpaste, toothbrushes, shavers, hand sanitizer, socks, hygiene pads, hand warmer, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Cleans Up Local Sports Park on February 18th, 2023
On February 18th, 2023, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Sierra Kusek, Keegan Kusek and Sophie Chung helped clean up the local sports park and the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways. The trash was picked up with grabbers. The members wore gloves and used grabbers to pick up the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Clothes to Benefit the Community in February 2023
During the month of February several RCA members went through their closest to select items they wanted to donate to benefit the local Assistance League as well as the local Goodwill store. These are two known charities that help support the needs in the community. The selected items were washed, folded and neatly put into […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Continue to Help Local Animal Shelters in December 2022
RCA members continued to create handmade tied fleece blankets for various local animal shelters during the month of December. The weather had gotten significantly cooler, and the month was brutal with heavy rain plummeting that also brought severe flooding to various parts of California. These donations should bring warmth and comfort to these abandoned animals […]
Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Book Drive for the Little Libraries on January 30th-31st, 2023
The Little Libraries are a little icon within our communities. A place where people can have easy access to books. It provides a no-cost opportunity for people to read. It improves literacy for thousands of people and especially kids on a daily basis in a world, where technology has replaced the majority of our reading. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Keeps Working on Creating Blankets for Animal Shelters During the Month of January, 2023
In the past, RCA members have run food drives for different local animal shelters. This time several of our members decided to help the animals by making fleece blankets to help keep these animals warm during the cold winter months. Many of the RCA members own pets and seeing these animals suffer has made the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Community Park Clean on January 20th, 2023
On January 20th, 2023, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Sophie Chung and the newest member Sierra Kusek got to work to help clean up the local sports park and the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways. The trash was picked up with grabbers and the trash was afterwards properly […]
Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Support for Local Animal Shelters During the Winter Months (December 2022) (2)
Several of Riverside County AYLUS’ members continued working on blankets during the month of December to support our local animal shelter, a cause that has always been very dear to our hearts. The fleece blankets were made to bring the animals not only comfort, but the tassels will help to keep them entertained while also […]
Riverside County AYLUS holds a Christmas Concert at a Senior Center on December 18th, 2022
On December 18th, 2022 several members of the AYLUS Riverside County branch and friends headed down to the Vineyard Ranch senior home to perform another concert as they had done in the past. With Christmas around the corner, this concert consisted not only of classical/contemporary pieces by Tchaikosky, Bach, Liszt and Liebermann but also of […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Blankets for the Local Animal Shelter During the Month of November, 2022 (1)
During the month of November, RCA members decided to create handmade tied fleece blankets for various local animal shelters. The project was started during the month of November and will continue over the next 2-3 months to cover the cold period. Members discussed in a meeting how to go about it, then gathered the supplies […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean-Up Local Neighborhood Park on November 20th, 2022
On November 20th, 2022 several RCA members reunited at the local park for a new clean-up event. The members cleaned up trash and litter found near Harveston lake and the local sports-park. Plastic pollutes our environment and takes years to degrade. By keeping our community and parks clean RCA contributes to a greener and healthier […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Another Concert for the Elderly on November 13th, 2022
After last month’s concert, the RCA group decided that it really wanted to focus one of its main volunteer efforts on music by bringing joy and entertainment to the eldery. This time RCA members were joined again by several Murrieta branch members. The elderly were touched by the music and the talent that was displayed […]
RCA Members Raise Funds for a Local Animal Shelter During a Craft Fair Event on November 13th, 2022 (1)
On November 13th, several RCA members who had registered as a craft vendor at a local homeschool craft fair event got together to sell their handmade crafts and donate part of the proceeds to a local animal shelter. Sophie Chung created during 3 weeks prior to the event various handmade hair accessories from Asian inspired […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Fall Concert for Seniors on October 30th, 2022
Members of the Riverside County AYLUS branch gave a fall concert for the seniors at a local elderly care home on October 30th, 2022. The program included many different pieces from baroque to contemporary. The group played in two different sections of the home to accommodate seniors that had some challenges that come with advanced […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Community Park Clean on October 23rd, 2022
On October 23rd, 2022 RCA members Sophie Chung, Evan Chang and Kyan Chang got to work to help clean up the local sports park and the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways. By cleaning up the area, it helps keep the environment clean and helps for the local flora and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Draw and Write Cards for Hospitalized Children in October 2022 (2nd)
In order to honor kids that are battling various illnesses and that are hospitalized, RCA members decided to draw some positive images and write some uplifting messages. Card stock was bought, cut and folded to form appropriate size cards that were then decorated and embellished before adding the message. With these cards, RCA members hope […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Participate in the Member Orientation Meeting on October 16th and 31st, 2022
On October 16th, 2022, RCA members attended the orientation meeting via Zoom. The meeting gave a great overview of the different activities that AYLUS branches participate in during the year as well as other national events that members can join. It also helped clarify different questions that might arise during the year. Unfortunately, the meeting […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Shoedrive for Soles4Souls from October 3rd to October 9th, 2022 (1st)
With the rising inflation, more and more people are struggling to make ends meet. Many middle-income class families have fallen into poverty and those who already are struggling are fighting even more to keep food on the table. Soles4Souls is an organization that helps combat poverty and the environmental effects of throwing things like clothes […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Book Drive for the Community’s Little Libraries from September 19th-September 25th, 2022
The little libraries are well known and liked spots in the area. It gives members of the community easy access to unknown books. It furthermore helps underprivileged children to acquire books while being out with their families. In order to support these little libraries that are dependent on donations from the public, RCA members have […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean-Up local Sports Park in Harveston on September 18th, 2022
On September 18th, three Aylus members got to work to help clean up the local sports park. Trash along the road and around the main park was picked up using grabbers. By cleaning up the area, it helps keep the environment clean and helps for the local flora and fauna to thrive. The RCA branch […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Food Drive for the Western Eagle Foundation on September 3rd, 2022
On September 3rd, 2022 Riverside County AYLUS hosted a Food Drive event for the local food bank Western Eagle Foundation. With rising inflation, putting food on the table has become a challenge for many, especially those who have been living paycheck to paycheck. People in our community who are vulnerable, some of them who might […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Clothes among others to Benefit Cancer Charity on August 22nd, 2022 (2nd)
On August 22nd, 2022, a few members raided their closets and that of their parents to find clothes and other items that were still in good enough shape to be donated to a charity that benefits cancer patients. The selected items were added to the bag and then donated to benefit this charity. This is […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Homeless Kits on August 21st and 22nd, 2022 (1st)
After the Bird feeder event, RCA members decided to also help people affected by the heat, in particular homeless people in the area. A list of items was created and sent out to the group asking for donations such as toothpaste, toothbrush, hygiene pads, socks, energy bars, water, sunscreen, lip balm, sanitizing wipes, and masks […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Hummingbird Feeding Stations and Bird Feeders to Help the Wildlife on August 11th-15th, 2022 (1)
The month of August so far has been characterized by extreme drought and heat in many parts of the country. The heat as a consequence of climate change has affected not only humans but particularly wildlife as well. Many crops are dried up and water sources as well. Hummingbirds and birds in general are particularly […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Handmade Cards to the Vineyard Ranch Senior Care Home on August 11th, 2022 (1)
On August 11th, several RCA members created handmade cards by drawing the front with uplifting images and adding several caring sentences inside. These cards were then donated to a local senior care home called Vineyard Ranch. This senior care home is already known to several members as it had been the location of several RCA […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Procure Animal Food on August 6th and Return to the STAT Animal Shelter on August 7th, 2022 (2nd)
On August 6th, several RCA members went shopping for the STAT animal shelter using the funds that were raised a few days prior. Among others fresh vegetables and fruits such as carrots, potatoes and apples were purchased but also leafy greens for the turtles as well as food for the many birds, dogs, cats and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Clean-Up Local Neighborhood Park on August 5th, 2022 (14th)
On August 5th, 2022 three RCA members reunited at the local park for a new clean-up event. The members cleaned up trash and litter found near Harveston lake and the local sports-park. After 1.5 hr of clean-up the trash was properly disposed of. Plastic pollutes our environment and takes years to degrade. By keeping our […]
Riverside County AYLUS Raises Funds Through Baked Cookies for the STAT Animal Shelter on August 3rd-5th, 2022
Animals are deer to the heart of RCA members and thus the group decided to raise funds through home baked cookies. After gathering all the supplies from cookie dough to gift bags and parchment papers the volunteers got to work. After hours of baking the cookies were then wrapped in nice gift bags and were […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate School Supplies for Children in Need During the Month of August 2022
Several members of the RCA branch donated school supplies that they had gathered through donations or purchased themselves on August 3rd, 2022. The Riverside County AYLUS branch donated these supplies to the Assistance League in Temecula. The Assistance League in Temecula is a well established local non-profit that has been supporting low income students through […]
Riverside County AYLUS performs a concert at a local senior center on June 3rd, 2022 (2nd)
On June 3rd the Riverside County AYLUS branch and friends gave a concert for the elderly at a local senior care home. This has been the second event since last December at this location. The group was asked to perform two concerts. One in the event space where they had performed before and another one […]
Riverside County AYLUS returns to the Jacob’s House for another Food Drive on May 15th, 2022
It’s been close to a year that RCA had done a first food drive for the Jacob’s House. On May 15th, our group returned for another donation drive. The Jacob’s House is a non-profit that was founded after a local family had experienced the terrible heartache of losing their son in a car crash. Having […]
Riverside County AYLUS branch Supports Environmental Efforts by Recycling Batteries and Clothes in April, 2022 (1st)
For Earth Day, the Riverside County AYLUS branch decided to recycle batteries and clothes during this week to help with ongoing ecological efforts to keep our environment and planet safe. Several members collected used batteries that could have otherwise, if not properly recycled, lead to ecological damage. In addition, non recycled clothes contribute to an […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Park Clean-up on April 17th, 2022
On April 17th, 2022 several RCA members got together at the local Harveston park to continue their environmental efforts by picking up trash and keeping the neighborhood area clean. Litter around the lake was picked up as well as some trash that was floating in the water. The trash was properly disposed of. By continuing […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Draw and Write Cards for Children with Cancer on April 10th, 12th and 15th, 2022 (2)
In order to honor those kids that are battling cancer, several RSA members got together to draw some positive images and combine them with some uplifting messages. Card stock was bought, cut and folded to form appropriate size cards. The members met at a nearby park packed with all the supplies from paint and pens […]
Riverside County AYLUS Raises Funds for UNICEF to Combat World Hunger on March 18th and 19th, 2022 (1st)
On March 18th and 19th, 2022 RSA members created their first event to support UNICEF. As the world has fallen into uncertain times and as different parts of the world are experiencing extreme hunger due to food shortages because of war and drought such as this is the case in Somalia or Ukraine, RSA decided […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Park Clean-Up on March 13th, 2022 (9th)
On March 13th, 2022 RSA members met at the local park for a renewed clean-up event. The members cleaned up trash and litter that was found along the different pathways and near the lake before properly discarding it. Cigarette stubs for example contain a high amount of plastic and will pollute and degrade the environment. […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Second Book Drive for the Little Libraries on March 6th, 2022 (2nd)
On March 6th, 2022 several members of the RSA branch donated books to the little libraries within the community. This is the second book drive RSA has done so far this year. The purpose of this drive was to continue to support the neighborhoods in our town while providing easy access to reading material all […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Pet Food Drive and Volunteers at Save The Animals Today on February 6th, 2022
Riverside County AYLUS members decided to start working with an animal sanctuary on February 6th, 2022. The group decided on a sanctuary that specializes in horses. This animal shelter is known to take in old horses that are too old to ride. STAT or Save The Animals Today is a non profit organization started by […]
Riverside County AYLUS Branch Fights Loneliness by Writing and Drawing Cards and Letters to Seniors on January 16th, 2022
On January 16th, 2022 several members of the Riverside County branch got together to paint and write cards and letters for the elderly. Initially, the branch had planned to return to the senior care home for another concert this month, however, due to the increase in Covid cases, it was decided to postpone this event […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at the Harveston Lake and Adjacent Sports Park on January 9th, 2022 (9th)
On January 9th, 2022 several members of the Riverside County AYLUS branch volunteered to clean up the Harveston lake park and the adjacent sports park. By picking up trash with grabbers and gloves the group made it a goal to keep the community clean from rubbish while preserving the environment for the local plants and […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Toy Drive for Children in Foster Care on December 17th, 2021 (1st)
As the holiday season is approaching the Riverside County AYLUS branch decided to host a Toy Drive for children in foster care. Many people have struggled during this pandemic, in particular families who have had troubles making ends meet. Children in foster care already have gone through different traumatic experiences and the group wanted to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Concert for the Seniors on December 10th, 2021
The Riverside County AYLUS branch gave a concert for the elderly of a senior care home on December 10th, 2021. The program included Christmas music as well as some Jazz, Romantic, Classical and Impressionistic pieces. The seniors enjoyed the music a lot and the activity director asked the branch to return for some more music […]
Riverside County AYLUS Participates in the Walk to End Alzheimer on December 5th, 2021 (1st)
On December 5th, 2021 several members of the Riverside County AYLUS branch met up to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. The members herewith wanted to show their support for the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s”. Many million Americans are affected by this disease every year and the number keeps growing. The Alzheimer’s Association raises funds to […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate to the Local Food Bank for Thanksgiving on November 24th, 2021 (2nd)
Over Thanksgiving break, several members of the Riverside County AYLUS branch reunited to donate food to the people who are struggling during this pandemic. The branch has chosen the Western Eagle Foundation, a local food bank in Southern California, as its recipient. The Foundation has been feeding the hungry and those that are in need […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Coat and Blanket Drive for the Homeless on November 19, 2021 (1st)
For about 2 weeks Riverside County AYLUS collected donations such as blankets and coats for the homeless. An online flyer was designed by Sophie Chung and distributed among the members to make the community aware of our event. During this time, blankets and coats were gathered. The donations will help the needy in the community […]
Riverside County AYLUS Thanks the Military on Veterans Day, November 11th, 2021 (2nd)
For Veterans Day 2021, RCA members decided to draw cards and write letters to honor our Veterans. This gesture is to show gratitude to our military members and to show our appreciation through images and written words. It is a way to express gratitude to those that have served our country, that have put their […]
Riverside County AYLUS Stays Committed to the Community Through Another Park Clean-Up Event on October 21st, 2021 (8th)
On October 21st, 2021, RCA members met at the local Harveston park for another clean-up session. Litter from pathways near and around the park, the lake and the neighborhood were cleaned of trash such as paper, snack wrappers, plastic bottles, cups, and other debris as well. Keeping the park and neighborhood clean will reflect on […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Cards for Hospitalized Children on September 30th, 2021 (1st)
On September 30th, 2021, RCA’s newest member Cailey Seo attended her first event with the branch. Cailey, as well as Nicholas Navarro and Sophie Chung, created handmade cards for CFHK (Cards for Hospitalized Kids), an international charity organization. The get-well and uplifting cards are distributed by CFHK across Ronald McDonald Houses as well as hospitals […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Its First Food Drive for the Western Eagle Foundation on September 17th, 2021
On September 17th, several RCA members got together to donate food boxes and perishable items collected and bought during the RCA food drive. Part of the donations was funded through a recent recycling event that RCA had hosted. The various different boxes were labeled and donated to the local Western Eagle Foundation, one of the […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts its First Recycling Event during the Month of September (09/11/21 and 09/17/21) (1st)
During the month of September, several RCA members met at the local recycling center (SA Recycling center in Murrieta) to recycle cans and plastic bottles that were collected over the weeks. As required by the recycling center, the bottles were all separated from the lids, and cans and bottles were sorted. Some bags were also […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts another Park Clean-up on August 30th, 2021 (8th)
On August 30th, 2021, RCA members met at the local Harveston park for another clean-up session. Litter from pathways near and around the park were cleaned of trash such as paper, snack wrappers, plastic bottles, cups, and other debris as well. The trash was then properly disposed of. Riverside County AYLUS will continue to help […]
Riverside County AYLUS Continues its Mental Health Series on August, 26th, 2021
Due to the continuous challenging time and the spread of Covid-19 within the community, RCA members Blake Chrisman, Sophie Chung, and Alyssa Paulsen got together virtually on August 26th, to continue working on RCA’s mental health series. This series is meant to address the challenge and raise awareness of mental health issues across all ages […]
Riverside County AYLUS Continues its School Supply Drive on August 11th, 13th, and 17th, 2021
Throughout the month of August, RSA members continued with the raising of funds and donations for its school supply drive. The money raised was then used to purchase necessary school supplies for the Hugs Foster Family Agency in Murrieta. During this entire drive nearly 30 new backpacks, countless binders, pencils, pens, markers, glue bottles, crayons, […]
Riverside County AYLUS Hosts its Seventh Park Clean-up on August 9th, 2021
On August 9th, 2021, RCA members Kevin Bui, Sophie Chung, Korbin Bui, and Nicholas Navarro met at the local Harveston park for another clean-up session. This time, the group decided to continue onto the sports park and clean its surroundings from any visible litter and trash such as paper, snack wrappers, plastic bottles, straws, cups, […]