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 […]
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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 […]