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 […]
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Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Local Soup of the Kitchen- (2/15/2025)
On February 15 2025, members of AYLUS worked with the local soup of the kitchen to help and serve lunch for local homeless and low income family. The volunteers worked in the kitchen, served lunch and played music for the local community. Volunteers: 3.5 hours: Grace Wang, Sophia Cong 4.5 hours: Emma Zhang, Muling Lu, […]
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 […]
Fullerton Branch Members Tutoring Kids Coding at (2/16/25)
On February 16, 2025, Fullerton Branch members tutored kids ranging from 5th to 6th graders in Coding. They were able to teach the kids the fundamental basics for coding. David Li, Eric Wei: 4 Hours
Fullerton Branch Members Help distribute food at St. Vincent De Paul Pantry at (2/15/25)
On February 15, 2025, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members helped distribute and load food at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry. They aided with several tasks including distributing, breaking down boxes, and packaging food. They aided over 100 families in the Fullerton Area. TOTAL HOURS Eric Wei Daisy Wei, Ren zhi Pei, David Li, Michelle Li: […]
Fullerton Branch Members Donating shoes at (2/10/25)
On February 10, 2025, Fullerton Branch members spent their day collecting items such as clothing, books, etc. to donate to the salvation army. In doing so, they were able to provide the items that families in need are struggling to obtain. TOTAL HOURS Ethan Li, Aaron Yoo: 4 Hours
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 (52nd) on February 17, 2025
On Monday, February 17th, from 9am to 1pm, we came as volunteers to 15 Hill St, Glen Cove to help the public welfare organization Nosh Delivers, a non-profit food pantry that aims to help families in need of food. After we arrived, our first task was to make NOSH bags, in which various non-perishable foods […]
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 […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers with Buffalo Science Museum- (2/16/2025)
On February 16 2025, a member of the AYLUS Buffalo Branch worked at the Buffalo Museum of Science from 9:45AM to 12:45PM. There was a live event/performance at the auditorium. He checked people’s tickets and sat them down, along with giving them directions. Volunteers: 3 hours: Kevin Zou
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 […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Crafts for Hope Events (32nd) in February 2025
In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted the Crafts for Hope program to support cancer patients. Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. Since June 2024, GPA participants have learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided. For our project, […]
Frisco & Plaon Branch Hosted Goodwill Donation Evenat on February 15th, 2025
Reported by John Zhang Posted by Daniel Wang All of our AYLUS volunteers came together to collect clothes from their neighborhood and friends. After collecting many clothes from our community we all came together on 2/15/25 to donate the clothes to the GoodWill store. With all our combined donations we can make a big impact […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Used Batteries Recycling Event on February 15th, 2025
Reported by John Zhang Posted by Daniel Wang Our amazing AYLUS volunteers came together to collect batteries from their neighbors. Not only did the eliminate the waste of batteries the important part of it is saving earths natural resources that we might regret wasting in the future. All our AYLUS volunteers took their time and […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Volunteering at FMSC event on February 14th, 2025
Reported by Alvin Ma Posted by Daniel Wang On February 14, three members of AYLUS and two parents participated in a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) packing session. The process was smooth and well-organized, as FMSC had everything set up in advance—all we had to do was show up and help. We began in a […]
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 […]
Bergen Branch Hosts New Legacy Books Book Donation Event (2nd) on February 15th, 2025
On February 15th, 2025, members of the AYLUS Bergen branch hosted a book donation event in conjunction with New Legacy Books, Hillsdale location in hopes that these books would serve a new legacy! We donated over 200 books, of a wide variety. We hope that people of all demographics will be able to enjoy these […]
West Essex AYLUS Charity Performance at The Oaks at Denville, Senior House 12/15/2024
On Dec. 15, 2024, West Essex AYLUS members were invited to charity perform with Hwa-Yin Youth Chorale at The Oaks at Denville, Senior House (19 Pocono Rd, Denville, NJ 07834). West Essex Member: Ethan Liu (6 hours) Ray Liu (6 hours) Vincent Liu (6 hours)
West Essex AYLUS Charity Performance at Cedar Knolls Adult Medical Day Center 11/8/2024
On Nov. 8, 2024, West Essex AYLUS members were invited to charity perform with Hwa-Yin Youth Chorale at Cedar Knolls Adult Medical Day Center (48 Horse Hill Rd, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927). West Essex Member: Ethan Liu (6 hours) Ray Liu (6 hours) Vincent Liu (6 hours)
West Essex AYLUS National Day Celebration at Whippany Birchwood Manor 10/6/2024
On Oct. 6, 2024, West Essex AYLUS members were invited to charity perform with Hwa-Yin Youth Chorale at Whippany Birchwood Manor (111 N Jefferson Rd, Whippany, NJ 07981) for National Day Celebration. West Essex Member: Ethan Liu (5 hours) Vincent Liu (5 hours)
Space Coast Assisted in Planting Sea Oats
On February 15, Space Coast helped plant sea oats along Cape Canaveral Beach. Sea oats are incredibly important for sea life because they help protect the coastline and provide shelter for wildlife. The sea oats also help catch sand as the wind blows, building sand dunes which help reduce flooding. Our AYLUS members planted around […]
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 […]
Chapel Hill Branch Delivers Flowers to Charles House on Feb 16, 2025
On Sunday morning, two members from the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch volunteered to pick up flower donations from Trader Joe’s. They delivered the fresh bouquets to Charles House, a nonprofit that has been caring for the elderly since 1990. Their goal was to bring happiness to the seniors by brightening their space with colorful flowers. […]
Syosset AYLUS Organization Helps out at the Greenhouse in various tasks on 02/15/25
Written By Felix Zheng On February 15th, the Syosset AYLUS organization volunteered at the Long Island Native Plant Initiative to assist at the greenhouse. We performed various tasks both inside the greenhouse and outside at the nursery. With a large number of AYLUS members helping out that day, we were split into different groups. One […]
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 […]