On Saturday, November 11, 2023, 12+ families of the AYLUS Fairfax Branch donated winter items including warm jackets, pants, sweaters, boots and hats to a local donation center, Goodwill. As winter is approaching and the temperature drops, AYLUS hopes to provide affordable clothing and help families in need experience a more comfortable wintertime. Volunteers collected […]
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Fairfax Branch – Mental Health Form for Suicide Prevention Month (9/1/2023-9/30/2023)
From September 1, 2023, to September 30, 2023, our AYLUS leaders promoted September’s Suicide Prevention Month by sending a mental health form to students from grades 5-12 for research. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 40,000 people have committed suicide yearly. Suicide is the second leading cause of […]
Fairfax Branch – Colvin Run Mill Invasive Management Area Program (IMA), June 11th
On June 10, 2023, 8 members of AYLUS gathered together at the Colvin Run Mill to preserve the historical site as part of the Invasive Management Area Program (IMA). Guided by Julie, the lead of IMA at Colvin Run Mill, AYLUS volunteers split into two main groups to help remove invasive species and protect native […]
Fairfax Branch – Scotts Run Nature Preserve Cleanup on August 28th
On August 28th, 14 members of the AYLUS Fairfax branch gathered at Scotts Run Nature Preserve to help cleanup the park. Guided by longtime local volunteer Dr. Scott of Scott’s Run, our volunteers split up into multiple groups to clean up various trails on the Nature Preserve. Armed with gloves, bug spray, and trash bags, […]
Fairfax Branch Volunteers to Help Package Food at Food for Others in Virginia on August 18th, 2022
Hi all, On August 18th, 2022, members of the Fairfax ALYUS branch arrived at a local food bank, Food for others, to help sort out produce that was to be distributed at over 10 sites around the community. Before volunteering, members were given a brief overview into how food banks like Food for Others operate […]
Fairfax Branch – Riverbend Park Invasive Plant Removal Work
On August 7th, 2021, members of the Fairfax Branch of AYLUS volunteered at Riverbend Park to help the park management to remove invasive plants. The Potamic River cut through this park, which offers a variety of events, trails, and other activities. Invasive plants are species of plants introduced from foreign environments that negatively affect their […]
Fairfax Branch – Lake Fairfax Park Watershed Clean-Up Day
On November 1st, 2020, the AYLUS Fairfax branch collected trash and litter from the cricket field and campgrounds of Lake Fairfax Park. Lake Fairfax Park is comprised of 476 acres of land. Much of this land is used for recreational purposes: picnic areas, athletic fields, hiking trails, skate parks, and a water park. As a […]
Fairfax Branch – Scott’s Run Nature Preserve Park Cleaning
On September 5th, 2020, members of the Fairfax AYLUS branch helped collect trash and recyclables littered in Scott’s Run Nature Preserve. Scott’s Run Nature Preserve is an ecologically unique preserve that is home to many species of plants and animals. It is also where the Scott’s Run Watershed is located, which spans approximately 3,860 acres […]
Fairfax Branch Donates Personal Protective Equipment to Postal Workers
On April 6th, the Fairfax Branch donated personal protective equipment in the form of face masks, hand sanitizer, and disposable gloves to local postal workers.
Fairfax Branch Donates 200 Masks to Local Fire Department and Hospital
On April 4th and 7th, the Fairfax Branch of AYLUS donated 200 KN95 masks to the Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department and 300 KN95 masks to the Virginia Hospital Center.
Fairfax Branch Fundraising for Coronavirus Treatment
The Fairfax Branch has begun fundraising efforts for the treatment of coronavirus in Wuhan China. We are spreading awareness of the outbreak in our local communities and have shared the fundraising link with family and community members. A huge thank you to all the Fairfax Branch members who donated including: Andy Cao, George Cao, David […]
Fairfax Branch – Riverbend Park – Virginia Native American Festival
On the 7th of September 2019, members of the Fairfax AYLUS branch helped Riverbend Park host their annual Virginia Native American Festival. Each fall, Riverbend Park hosts their biggest event, the Virginia Native American Festival, which celebrates the culture and history of the first people of Virginia. The festival invites eight American Indian tribes from […]
Fairfax Branch – Riverbend Park Bluebell Festival
On the 6th of April 2019, members of the Fairfax AYLUS branch helped Riverbend Park host their annual Bluebell Festival. Every spring, Virginia bluebells come into full bloom at Riverbend Park. To mark this date, Riverbend Park hosts its annual Bluebell Festival. In addition to viewing the bluebells, visitors can also enjoy the other activities […]
Fairfax Branch – Spring Planting
On the 16th of March 2019, members of the Fairfax AYLUS branch helped plant over 30 native trees and shrubs at the Riverbend Park. Erosion is the loss of soil due to wind or water, and it often occurs after rainfall. Human activities such as agriculture, deforestation, and climate change have accelerated erosion, leading to […]
Fairfax Branch – Saving the Ecosystem
On the 16th of April, 2018 the Fairfax Aylus Branch helped out at Riverbend Park. Evidence of two kinds of invasive species, specifically lesser celadine and a kind of Berberis were found and needed to be removed before it spread too much. As such, the Fairfax AYLUS Branch showed up to aid Riverbend Park in the […]
Fairfax Branch Helps Out at Capital Food Bank
On Fairfax school holidays Monday November 6th and Tuesday November 7th, the Fairfax Branch met to help out at Capital Food Bank in order to have a meaningful day off. Two years ago, in the light of Thanksgiving spirit, we organized a food drive by collecting canned foods over the course of two weeks. This […]
Fairfax Branch – Hurricane Harvey Donations
On the 10th of September 2017, members of the Fairfax AYLUS branch initiated a donation event in response to a truly catastrophic event that took place in Texas. Hurricane Harvey wreaked havoc for multiple days and left towns and cities in southeastern Texas like Houston completely flooded. It was devastating not only for the people […]
Fairfax Branch Volunteered at Pimmit Hills Senior Center
On October 7th, 2016, members of the Fairfax Branch volunteered at Pimmit Hills Senior Center for the traditional Chinese double ninth holiday, which is a holiday dedicated for seniors. We organized a variety of performances including dancing, singing, and piano playing. Additionally, a voting stand was set up to help some of the seniors to […]
Members from Fairfax Branch Held a Spectacular Spring Festival Concert at a Local Senior Cener
Today, 18 members from Fairfax branch held a spectacular Spring Festival Concert at a local senior center. Under the coordination of the branch president George Cao and other leaders, they had organized 19 different programs as dancing, music, rubiks cube, and other performance.
Fairfax branch in 2015 AYLUS Food Drive
Fairfax branch led by George Cao launched food drive on Nov 15 and Nov 22. As Thanksgiving approached we felt obligated to do something for the unfortunate people in need. We decided to do a food drive, an idea initiated by the headquarters, and started planning. We made posters and set up two stands at […]