Tag: RCA

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 […]

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 Continues to Support Mental Health by Spreading Positive Messages through Rock Painting in July 2022

Due to the continuous challenging time and the spread of Covid-19 within the community, several RCA members got together to continue working on the mental health series. This series is meant to raise awareness of mental health issues across all ages. It is also meant to bring joy and smiles to people’s faces by writing […]