Joshua Meng, Caroline Fu, Ethan Gao, Chenyu Jin, and Junxi Ding recently assisted AYLUS Pearland in writing and editing feature stories. By gathering photos and information from the various programs, the chess, art, and robotics feature stories have been published on the AYLUS Pearland website. Feature stories are a great way of showing the community what AYLUS Pearland is currently doing, showcasing the history of AYLUS's many programs and creating more public awareness. 01/

With the Lunar New Year Festival approaching, volunteers have been actively promoting the event by distributing and posting flyers at local businesses in both Pearland and Katy. They introduced sponsorship levels and vendor benefits to small businesses and shared video clips from previous events to showcase the festival’s impact. This will be the fourth consecutive year we have co-hosted the event, and we have once again received strong support from the city and the broader c

On January 11, 2026, eight volunteers from AYLUS Pearland visited various neighborhoods to distribute flyers for the 2026 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival. They distributed roughly about 500 flyers. Volunteers introduced the event activities, date, location, and ticket information to local residents. This outreach successfully increased community awareness of the festival with our volunteers’ help. Volunteers (2hrs): Morgan Luan, Christy Zheng, Sean Luan, Dwayne Li-Williams,

During the Houston Marathon weekend, from January 10th -11th, 2026, AYLUS volunteers wore Lunar New Year Festival T-shirts to promote the upcoming event in the marathon waiting area. Volunteers engaged with runners and spectators, introduced the festival, and encouraged them to scan the QR code displayed on the shirts. Many runners were able to scan the code while waiting or as they passed through the area, allowing them to quickly access event information and learn more ab

On January 4th 2026, volunteers carried out a community street outreach initiative to promote the upcoming  2026 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival . The volunteers visited local shopping centers and business districts, posting event posters and speaking directly with store owners and employees. During the outreach, students introduced the significance of the Lunar New Year celebration, shared information about the 2026 festival, and invited businesses to participate or support

On December 15, our core leadership team was invited to City Hall to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Office of the Mayor, honoring the organization’s decade-long commitment to community service. This distinction was nominated by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department, our long-term partner. During the ceremony, the Mayor delivered remarks, and Co-President Aila Jiang represented AYLUS Pearland/PROMIS with a short speech expressing gratitude for the City’s co

On the afternoon of December 19, the last day of school, we hosted our annual holiday celebration at Tom Bass Regional Park for community youth. Volunteers provided food, drinks, and desserts, and student clubs were invited to present their initiatives. Three junior high and high school Future Problem Solvers teams participated, showcasing their projects and ideas. The event brought community youth together to celebrate the holiday season while also creating an opportunity to

On December 13, 2025, Brian Zhang and Sean Luan supported the Holiday Tour de Lite event at the Forever Parks Foundation of Pearland station, one of the city’s major holiday celebrations. The volunteers arrived early to assist with setting up chairs and tables, warmly greeted guests, and helped distribute the organization’s promotional materials throughout the event. In recognition of their dedication and service, Jeff Webb, President of the Forever Parks Foundation of Pearla

On December 5, 2025, three volunteers dedicated their time to decorating brown bags with festive holiday themes and heartfelt blessings. These thoughtfully designed bags will be used to distribute take-away gifts during the Annual SMILE Portrait Day and Pearland My PlayClub events. Their creativity and service added a warm, personal touch to the celebrations. Volunteers (4 hours): Bohan Hu, Allison Zhang, Richa Paliwal

Our volunteers assisted with the Annual Holiday Open Houst at West Pearland Library on December 6. The night before the event, they also supported preparation and setup. During the event, our team organized the face-painting activity which attracted hundreds of children. We prepared a variety of Christmas-themed designs and operated in two shifts with six stations per shift. The line remained long from the start of the event to the very end. In addition to face painting, our

On November 25,2025 Pearland volunteers organized a food donation drive and collected about 130 pounds of unopened, unexpired dry and canned goods. All items were gathered from different drop-off points across Pearland and delivered to the Pearland Neighborhood Center (PNC) for distribution to families in need. Volunteers(3 hours): Ranbin Yao, Richa Paliwal, Kenrick Xia, Sean Luam, Caroline Fu, Joshua Meng, Brian Zhang, Lauren Liu,Aiden Li, Abigail Zheng , Jiarui Cui, Mettie

The day before race day, volunteers assisted with packet pick-up to help prepare for the Annual Pearland Turkey Trot. Despite the early chill, volunteers gathered near Independence Park on Thanksgiving morning, November 27, 2025, to support the event. At the start of the morning, volunteers set up the medal stand, prepared water stations by filling paper cups, and arranged fruits and snacks on the refreshment tables. During the race, volunteers at Independence Park distribute

Volunteers recently assisted the Pearland Chinese Association in collecting and organizing reports of past community events for their new website. By gathering articles, photos, and posts from platforms such as Facebook, Dingdang’s Meipian, and WeChat, the volunteers compiled a comprehensive archive of cultural and community activities held over the years. This archive will serve as a valuable resource for the Pearland Chinese Association’s website, helping to showcase the hi

On November 25, volunteers took to the streets to promote the upcoming Spirit Night Fundraiser . As part of their ongoing community service efforts, the students visited local businesses to distribute flyers and posters, encouraging the community to support the fundraising event that will benefit future youth-driven projects and cultural initiatives organized by us.   Volunteers (3hr): Christy Zheng, Edwin Gao

With the holiday season approaching, our dragon dance team has been actively preparing for upcoming performances. They practiced newly choreographed movements and experimented with different music selections. Volunteers (3hrs):Emma A Lu, Roy Zheng, Allen Gu, Rexford Pan, Ethan Y Chen, Nathan Li, Sean Luan, Roger Cui, Andrew Lu, Yu Wang, Derek Xu Parent on duty (3hrs): Li Ma (Rexford)

On October 9 and October 28, our volunteers assisted with the West Pearland Library’s book sale preparations. They helped move donated books to the storage room, sorted and shelved them, and created signs and labels for the upcoming sale.   Volunteers: 10/9 (2 hrs): Ivan Chiang, Ian Chiang, Mettie Ngo 10/28 (2 hrs): Mettie Ngo

On November 23, student volunteers carried out a community street outreach initiative to promote the upcoming 2026 Pearland Lunar New Year Festival . The volunteers visited local shopping centers and business districts, posting event posters and speaking directly with store owners and employees. During the outreach, students introduced the significance of the Lunar New Year celebration, shared information about the 2026 festival, and invited businesses to participate or suppo

On Sunday, November 9th, volunteers returned to continue work on the Community Garden Project. On the second day of this ongoing effort, volunteers focused on paving the garden paths with rocks, preparing and planting new greenery, and setting up lighting to enhance the garden’s functionality and aesthetic appeal. Volunteers worked collaboratively to ensure the paths were level and safe, while carefully planning and planting flowers and shrubs to create a vibrant and welcomin

On Saturday, November 8th, volunteers joined Boy Scout Troop to kick off the Community Garden Project. This marked the first day of an ongoing effort to create and improve a green space for the local community. The day began early as volunteers arrived prepared with tools, gloves, and plenty of enthusiasm. Working alongside the Boy Scouts, we helped lay the foundation for the garden. Their tasks included digging, loosening, and moving soil to shape the garden beds — labor-int

On Sunday, November 2nd, volunteers organized a successful Halloween Candy Drive to collect leftover treats for donation to Mexico. The event brought together enthusiastic volunteers and community members, creating a heartwarming atmosphere of generosity and teamwork. Volunteers set up a collection station and offered free face painting for children, adding fun and excitement to the event. As the day went on, the response from the community was remarkable—many residents arriv