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AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on February 16th 2025

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of February 16th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch volunteers gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a volunteer event for the Loops For Love Project. Some new volunteers learned how to crochet hats from the older volunteers and managed to make decent progress […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch co-host Lunar New Year Festival on Feb 16 2025

For the third consecutive year, AYLUS Pearland co-hosted the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival in partnership with the Pearland Chinese Association, with sponsorship from Visit Pearland, Light and Salt Association, and Girl Glow Fitness. The festival welcomed approximately 2000 attendees and featured over 40 vendors. Pearland’s Mayor and U.S. Congressman Al Greene delivered speeches at […]

AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered With Resource Area For Teaching (2/2/2025)

Reported by: Angel Shi   Event description: From 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. PDT on Sunday, February 2nd, members of the Saratoga AYLUS branch volunteered with the organization Resource Area For Teaching in their San Jose warehouse. Our goals included helping educators around the Bay Area be better supplied for teaching. Along with cutting and […]

AYLUS Saratoga Members Volunteered With Resource Area For Teaching (1/26/2025)

Reported by: Angel Shi   Event description: From 9:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. PDT on Sunday, January 26th, members of the Saratoga AYLUS branch volunteered with the organization Resource Area For Teaching in their San Jose warehouse. Our goals included helping educators around the Bay Area be better supplied for teaching. During the event, volunteers […]

AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families Through NOSH Delivery! Food Pantry (53rd) on February 20, 2025

On Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 9:00AM to 1:00PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered with NOSH Delivers. NOSH Delivers is a food pantry designed toprovide people with food and items they need. During this cold winter day, all of the customers were huddled in the middle of the pantry, waiting to be escorted through the […]

AYLUS Roslyn Provides Food to Local Families through NOSH delivers! Food Pantry (51st) on February 18th, 2025

On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered with NOSH Delivers, a non-profit organization in Glen Cove that aims to help families struggling with food insecurity. Their mission is to improve the well-being of the North Shore community by increasing access to food, as well as basic […]

EAST PITTSBURGH AYLUS BRANCH HELPS OUT WITH CHINESE NEW YEAR FESTAVAL AT MURRYSVILLE COMMUNITY LIBRARY.

On Feb 1st, the East Pittsburgh AYLUS Branch, helped volunteer at the Murrysville Community library with their lunar new year celebration. Tthe East Pittsburgh AYLUS Branch was primarily involved with creating various shapes and objects with colored balloons. Among the favorites were balloon swords, flowers, and turtles. Hours: Joshua Chen, Eliot Chen, Evan Chen, Jason […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Thrift Stores, Food Banks, and Food Pantries (166th) in February 2025

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#198): Bucket Drumming (#27) Performance by Individuals with Special Needs at Lunar New Year Festival on Feb 16 2025

In the afternoon of February 16, Pearland volunteers joined individuals with special needs from the LSA Special Needs Caring Center and Pearland My PlayClub for a special performance at the Lunar New Year Festival. The group rehearsed together just before taking the stage. To open the performance, volunteers introduced the Youth-Led SMILE 4 Special Needs program and Pearland […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Set up the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival on Feb. 16 2025

In the early morning of February 16, volunteers gathered at the Pearland Recreation Center to set up for the Lunar New Year Festival. Divided into eight teams, they efficiently managed various tasks, including installing exterior signage, hanging banners on the second floor, setting up backdrops and cultural booths, arranging tables and chairs, organizing the food […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Prepare for the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival in February 2025

AYLUS Pearland volunteers dedicated extensive time and effort to prepare for the Pearland Lunar New Year Festival on February 16. Their contributions included assembling hundreds of red envelopes, creating calligraphy templates, organizing games, and sorting and pricing merchandise, making posters, ensuring a seamless and festive experience for the community. 2/9 (1-5pm 4hrs): Alissa Shi, Yunlan […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (88th) in February 2025

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]

AYLUS Greater Buffalo Collaborate with Bridge From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (2/14/2025)

On February 14 2025, the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Boarders and Buffalo Chess Association, launched BFB#OneWorldChessClub. The program aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and friendships among people of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities through the game of chess. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders- (2/14/2025)

On February 14 2025, the members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugee find a supportive community in Buffalo. The AYLUS Instrumental Team volunteered with Bridges From Borders in their OneWorld Choir to help participants create long-lasting relationships that extend far beyond the choir’s rehearsals. Volunteers created music alongside the […]

AYLUS Greater Buffalo Collaborate with Bridge From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (1/31/2025)

On January 31, the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch, in partnership with Bridges from Boarders and Buffalo Chess Association, launched BFB#OneWorldChessClub. The program aims to promote diversity, inclusion, and friendships among people of different ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities through the game of chess. This program is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment where individuals, […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 2024-2025 32nd Solution for Hope Beast Academy Online Class on February 10-16, 2025

Reported by Eric Xie  AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2024-2025, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 32nd Beast Academy online class in 2024-2025 was on February 10-16, 2025. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Organize Fundraiser on Feb. 8, 2025

The AYLUS Pearland branch organized a fundraiser booth at the Pearland Town Center Vendor Fair on Feb. 8. The booth featured lunar new year merchandise such as lucky snake plush toy, tote bags with traditional Chinese painting, face painting, balloons, etc. The proceeds will be donated to the Pearland 2nd Inclusive park. Volunteers (9:30-7:00 5hrs each […]

City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Host Performance at Town Center to Celebrate Lunar New Year on Feb. 8, 2025

The AYLUS Pearland branch organized a vibrant, full-day performance program at Pearland Town Center on February 8, 2025, to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Volunteers began planning a month in advance, with Christy Zheng and Gavin Song leading the effort to collaborate with numerous local organizations. Their coordination brought together a diverse lineup of performances […]

AYLUS San Diego Branch Co-hosted the Lunar New Year Fair with House of China Balboa Park San Diego on February 16, 2025

Reported by Andrew Zhou On February 16, 2025, the House of China Balboa Park San Diego invited three AYLUS members to serve as co-hosts for the Lunar New Year Fair. Our members took on the role of co-hosting the entire program, announcing the lineup of performances, introducing Chinese traditions, sharing Chinese riddles, and engaging with […]

Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Thrift Stores, Food Banks, and Food Pantries (165th) in February 2025

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]

AYLUS Roslyn Helps the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at the Bayville Care Center (15th) on February 16th, 2025

 On Sunday, February 16th of 2025, from 10:30 to 1:30 pm EST, 7 members of the AYLUS Roslyn  visited C.P Nassau residents at their Bayville location. C.P. Nassau has been supporting many individuals with disabilities for over 75 years and it provides various services including medical and primary care, therapy, education, etc. and it also […]

Chapel Hill Branch Holds Advisors Transition Meeting on FEB 8th, 2025

On February 8th, 2025, both the current advisors team of AYLUS Chapel Hill branch and the newly elected advisor team participated the transition meeting to discuss the handover process. During the meeting, current advisors shared experiences, best practices, and insights gained over the years to ensure a smooth and effective transition. We will also collaborate […]

AYLUS Basking Ridge Partnered with AT&T Teen Teach Tech and VYF to host the Cybersecurity presentation in the community on 2/16/25

AYLUS Basking Ridge partnered with AT&T Teen Teach Tech and VYF to host the Cybersecurity presentation to the Community at KooChinese, address: 564 Allen Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920. In the seminar, volunteers taught the audience how to create strong passwords, how to spot scam mail,  and also how to visit websites safetly.Volunteers engaged with […]