Tag: RCA

Riverside County AYLUS Supports American Cancer Society on June 21st, 2024

On June 21st, 2024, members of the RCA branch started a new volunteer event by supporting the American Cancer Society Discovery shop. This shop sells gently used merchandise and uses the proceeds to support the American Cancer Society. The members worked on the organizing of the shelves and the items for sale. They furthermore performed […]

Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Support for a Local Food Bank on June 20th, 2024

On June 20th, Evan Chang and Kyan Chang volunteered at a local food bank. They worked on packing the different donations into different boxes that were then loaded onto carts and then weighted. They also helped with organizing the various donations that the food bank receives from produce to baker goods. They also volunteered with […]

Riverside County AYLUS Performs Concert at a Senior Home on June 19th, 2024

Several members of our branch, along with our friends, came together in a collective effort to organize and perform a concert for the elderly on June 19th, 2024. Our branch’s cornerstone has always been our commitment to bringing seniors joy and entertainment. Witnessing the smiles on their faces made it all worthwhile and fulfilling. The […]

Riverside County AYLUS Continues Its Support for the Local Food Bank on June 14th, 2024

Evan Chang and Kyan Chang returned to the food bank on June 14th, 2024 to continue their support. They worked on packing the food boxes, and organizing the donations. They also assisted with loading the donations into the cars. At the end, they helped clean-up the workspace by sweeping and wet-mopping the floor. Volunteers: 9:30am-12:30pm […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Dog Toys for Local Animal Shelters on April 28th, 2024

The local animal shelters have recently been overflown with many puppies. RCA members wanted to help by creating handmade dog toys. These toys were carefully made by sourcing and recycling fabric that were cut into equally long strips and then tied and braided. Riverside County AYLUS has always had a heart for the local animal […]

Riverside County AYLUS Helps Fight Poverty by Hosting a Shoe Drive for Soles4Souls on April 27th, 2024

During the month of April, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang and Khang Tran collected used shoes and cleaned them to be donated to Soles4Souls, an organization that helps combat poverty and helps to recycle shoes instead of throwing them onto landfills. The Riverside County AYLUS branch supports these goals and wants to help contribute […]

Riverside County AYLUS Holds Book Drive for the Little Libraries during the month of April 2024

Several RCA Members continued their support for the communities’ Little Libraries during the month of April. The group collected books with the help of family, friends and by also cleaning out their own bookshelves. Over the years RCA Members have donated a myriad of books to these libraries from non-fiction, educational books to classics and […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Host another Balloon Twisting Event for Local Children on April 21st, 2024

After a successful initial Balloon Twisting event for local children, RCA members decided to team-up again for another event. Since the weather had been warming up, it seemed to be the perfect activity. The group met at a local park frequented by many local families. There they twisted and formed many different balloon creations that […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Supporting the Local Animal Shelter on April 7th, 2024

Over the years RCA has continued to support our local animal shelters through various activities. Many shelters have been experienced challenges due to overpopulation. Sierra Kusek and Michael Brown took it upon themselves to alleviate the loneliness and boredom some of the animals experience in these shelters. They created many handmade toys by recycling old […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Handmade Cards for Hospitalized Children on March 10th and 11th, 2024

Over the years, the RCA branch had the honor to create handmade cards for hospitalized children. Every year many children across the US get hospitalized for various reasons from illnesses to undiagnosed diseases and accidents. This means at times that these children have to spend weeks and even months inside the hospital. To cheer these […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Clean Local Park on March 10th, 2024

On March 10th, Kyan Chang, Evan Chang and Michael Brown volunteered to help clean-up their local neighborhood park. They helped clear the trash along the walking trails and the greeneries. Keeping the local community park and the surrounding area clean has been a continuous effort of the branch. The group wants to help remind people […]

Riverside County AYLUS Hosts a Book Drive for the Little Libraries on March 3rd and 5th, 2024

RCA continues to support the community by hosting regular book drives for the little library. The group wants to give back by supporting the idea of early literacy while providing easy access to literature in the neighborhoods. The books were collected and donated to different little libraries across town. Helping the community to discover new […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Host a Balloon Twisting Event for Children on February 25th, 2024

RCA Members got together for a balloon twisting event on February 25, 2024. After thinking about the possibility of the different types of activities that the branch was planning on hosting, it was decided that ballon twisting would be a great way to raise awareness of AYLUS within the community while providing cheer and laughter […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Lend a Helping Hand to a Local Food Bank on February 23rd, 2024

Sierra Kusek and Sophie Chung volunteered on February 23rd at the local food bank. They started by sorting through fruits they hand selected to be donated to a local animal farm. They then moved onto vegetables, fruits and baked items that they packed into boxes. The boxes were then loaded onto a wagon, then weighted […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Succulent Arrangements for the Elderly in February, 2024

This event started out with our members wanting to create some succulent arrangements for the elderly. In addition to the handmade cards, RCA members had been busy with getting succulent cuttings and propagating them. Some members got succulents donated that they had prepared to transfer into small to mid-size containers. Some of the plants that […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Origami Heart Cards for Seniors on February 4th and 8th, 2024

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, RCA members wanted to create handmade Valentine’s Day cards for the seniors of a local Assisted Living home. They prepared the cardstock by cutting it into the right size and shape. The group proceeded then to fold the rectangular ones into cards. After watching an instructional video, the group […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Donate Food to the Western Eagle Foundation on February 4th, 2024

On February 4th, RCA Members Donated Food to a local Food Bank. With rising inflation, many people have been struggling to put food on the table while living paycheck to paycheck. In order to show support for this local pillar in our community RCA members donated nonperishable food items to the Western Eagle Foundation as […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Return to Volunteer at a Local Food Bank on February 2nd, 2024

Sophie Chung, Sierra Kusek and Evan Chang returned on February 2nd, to the Community Mission of Hope, a local food bank to volunteer. The members sorted through food and packed differend boxes to be donated. They packed various items such as baked goods and fruits. After filling an entire cart, they then went to the […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Food Bank on January 26th, 2024

Sophie Chung, Sierra Kusek, Evan Chang, reunited to continue their volunteer work at the local food bank on January 26th. The members worked on distributing fruits and vegetables into different giveaway boxes. They then sorted the baked goods into boxes to store away. They brought the boxes out to the donation vans and cars and […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Supporting the Local Animal Shelter on January 21st, 2024

During the month of January, RCA continued its support for the local animal shelter. Several members such as Daniel Tran, Robert Tran, Michael Brown, Nicholas Navarro, Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Sophie Chung and Sierra Kusek recycled old t-shirts to create dog toys and blankets. The shirts were prepared, cut into strips and then braided in […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create Uplifting Cards for Hospitalized Children on January 7th, 2024

On January 7th 2024, several RCA members got together to create some uplifting cards for children that are hospitalized. Being sick is not fun but being young, sick and hospitalized even less. For the younger patients it is often challenging being away from family and friends. Some might feel down and lonely. In order to […]

Riverside County AYLUS Hosts Final Park Clean-Up of the Year on December 28th, 2023

On December 28th, RCA members Evan Chang, Kyan Chang, Sophie Chung, Sierra Kusek, Keegan Kusek and Holiday Rothermund helped clean up the local park as well as the adjacent area from any trash that was littered along the walkways and the greeneries. As the weather was unusually warm, the group decided to take advantage of […]

Riverside County Holds Book Drive for the Little Libraries on December 9th, 2023

Several RCA Members continued their support for the communities’ Little Libraries during the month of December. The group collected books with the help of family, friends and by also cleaning out their own bookshelves. These donations help not only to replenish the libraries in the community, but it also helps giving people access to a […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer at a Local Food Bank on December 2nd, 2023

On December 2nd several of our RCA members got together to continue their support for the Western Eagle Foundation, which is a local food bank. With the rise in inflation, many families have gone food insecure. The food bank provides a much-needed community pillar for those who would otherwise go hungry. With such a big […]

Riverside County AYLUS Members Create and Donate Homeless Bags in December 2023

During the winter month, RCA members decided to work on serving the homeless population. Several RCA members created homeless bags by gathering items such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, hygiene pads, protein bars, handwarmers, tea, coffee, socks, scarfs and more. The items were organized and packed and filled with a handwritten card created by the members. The […]

Riverside County AYLUS Raises Funds to Support the Local Animal Shelter in November 2023

Several Members of the RCA branch, decided to participate in a local craft fair to raise funds for a local animal shelter. Sophie Chung, Evan Chang and Kyan Chang created handmade crafts from hair accessories to home decor. Over several days these members worked hard on creating beautiful items for the sale. The craft fair […]

Riverside County AYLUS Thanks Local Veterans with Handmade Cards on November 11th, 2023 (Veteran’s Day)

On November 11th, 2023 several RCA members gathered on Veteran’s Day to write and draw some thank you cards for our Veterans. The group wanted to express their gratitude to those who have served our country and who have personally sacrificed a lot in order to safeguard our freedom. Once finished, the group then met […]

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 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 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 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 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 […]

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 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 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 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 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 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 […]