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 […]
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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 […]