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 […]
Category: Riverside County
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 […]