On Saturday, April 26, 2025, members of the Newtown Branch of AYLUS dedicated their time from 1:45 PM to 4:15 PM volunteering at the FabLab Center (One Ivybrook Blvd. Ste 190, Warminster, PA). Fablab is a STEAM learning center where children and youth of all ages are able to explore various technologies and skills related […]
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West Essex AYLUS PB&J Sandwiches Drive – 04/21/25-04/26/25
West Essex AYLUS is partnering with Livingston neighbors helping neighbors for a variety of volunteering and donation opportunities this year. PB&J Sandwiches Drive is going to be an on-going activity to support homeless people in Newark. 04/21/25: Kenneth Wu (4 hours) Zoe Leung (2 hours) 04/22/25: Kenneth Wu (2 hours) Samuel Xue (4 […]
Houston Branch Volunteers at the Ballard House on April 27th, 2025
On April 27th, AYLUS Houston members volunteered at The Ballard House, a home that provides temporary housing for patients and their families receiving treatment in the Katy area. During our visit, volunteers assisted with essential cleaning tasks around the house, including tidying up the kitchen and organizing shared spaces to help maintain a clean and […]
Houston Branch Volunteers at Family Hope on April 26th, 2025
AYLUS Houston Supports Community Food Distribution with Family Hope On April 26th, 2025, AYLUS Houston volunteers came together in Fulshear, TX to support a vital community initiative—organizing, packing, and distributing food to those in need. With great care and coordination, our volunteers ensured the smooth distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, helping families receive the […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders- (4/26/2025)
On April 26 2025, members of the AYLUS Greater Buffalo branch volunteered at the 2025 BFB#OneWorld Community Concert & Exhibit Event Calls. During the exhibition, the kids played instruments, ran show cases, greeted people, served food and helped with donations. During the concert, volunteers created music alongside the choir and practiced at home to bring […]
Greater Buffalo Collaborates with Asian Food Court- (4/26/2025)
On April 26 2025, members of the AYLUS buffalo branch was invited by the organizers to participate at the grand opening celebration of the Asian Food Court, held in honor of Asian Heritage Month. At our dedicated booth, we introduced our organization to the community and promoted our upcoming activities. We also provided interactive activities […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders- (4/25/2025)
On April 25 2025, 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 choir […]
Greater Buffalo Collaborates with Bridges From Borders and Buffalo Chess Association- (4/25/2025)
On April 25 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 […]
Farmington Branch Volunteers in Coppermine Village 4/27/25
Reported by: Audrey Wang On April 27th, 2025, Farmington Branch member Audrey Wang helped clean up Coppermine Village. She picked up trash and tree branches and brought them to one spot. Audrey Wang: 3 hours
Farmington Branch Raises Money for Farmington Public Library in Coppermine Village 4/12/25
Reported by: Audrey Wang April 12th, 2025. Audrey Wang is part of the AYLUS Farmington branch. She helped raise money for the Farmington Library by going door to door in her neighborhood. She walked to more than 40 houses and raised $54 to help the library buy new books. Audrey Wang: 3 hours
Farmington Branch Hosts Fundraiser to Support Farmington Public Library 4/29/25
Reported by: Feiyang Niu On April 29, 2025, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted a fundraiser to support the Farmington Public Library. Members sold lemonade, snacks, books, and toys, drawing a steady crowd throughout the afternoon. The money raised will help the library buy new books for the children’s section, giving more kids access to fun […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers for Therapeutic ice skating (9th) 4/27/25
On Sunday, April 27th, from 1:45 – 3:15pm, volunteers from AYLUS Great Neck Branch gathered together to support and help the therapeutic ice-skating program at the Andrew Stergiopoulous rink. As coach assistants, it is our job to support the coaches in various aspects of the skating program. From teaching skaters new tricks to reviewing old […]
Mclean Branch TechMUN 04/11/2025-04/12/2025
The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the Model UN Food Staff Volunteer on April 11th from 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm and April 12th from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 2025 Reported by Emma Tao and Emma Zhang The Aylus Mclean Branch volunteers participated as food staff in a MUN event. Providing help through this […]
Mclean Branch International Night 02/22/2025
The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in the International Night Event on February 22nd, from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Reported by Anneliese Nguyen The volunteers prepared for many hours throughout the year in order to perfect their performances and performed a variety of acts that represented different cultures. They practiced dances, songs, and musical performances […]
AYLUS Roslyn Donated Artwork to Public Library Virtual Gallery (4th) in September 2025
The Bryant Library in Roslyn is not only a repository of books but also a vibrant center of community engagement and cultural activity. The library hosts an event called a “Virtual Art Museum.” The event aims to highlight the creative talents of local students and provide art lovers with a convenient place to view these […]
Greater Tulsa Branch did crocheting plastic mats for unhoused on April 27
STEM n Tech (#50): Pearland Branch Supported Data Tracking for LSA (#21) in March and April 2025
Since May 2023, AYLUS Pearland has been supporting LSA to build a database to track their events participation and monitor their class progression. The database was successfully built by the end of summer in 2003 and implemented into their daily management. In the months of March and April 2025, AYLUS volunteers Leah Hong entered data […]
AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center on Saturday April 26th, 2025
Members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center on Saturday April 26th 2025 from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center provides a wide range of activities to do, education and research about the environment, and conservation. We helped pluck weeds and other plants, build birdhouses, and […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 13(4/22/25,4/24/25)
On Thursday, April 22, 2025, the AYLUS Great Neck branch successfully held a volunteer activity in the station library from 4:30P.M.—5:30P.M . Baiyu Chen and Anhang Lu each brought their own strengths and enthusiasm to the session. Baiyu Chen spent time with children in the picture book section, engaging them with expressive storytelling and helping […]
Greater Memphis Branch Coaches Tennis in April
Lucas Zhang and Celina Xu from Greater Memphis Branch, leaders of the Tennis Club, volunteered for kids around the Greater Memphis area. They taught group lessons on Sunday nights, leading the kids in stretching exercises and teaching them the fundamentals of tennis. Their students improved each week as well as learning tennis in a fun […]
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 04/13/2025
On 4/13/2025, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School, Attending Language classes from 1:30-3:30, Today was a make up week from a previous snow day, Ella and Samantha attended and took over the admin position. Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin (3 hours each)
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 04/06/2025
On 4/06/2025, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School, Attending Language classes from 1:30-3:30, Today was a make up week from a previous snow day, Ella and Samantha attended and took over the admin position. Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin (3 hours each)
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 03/16/2025
On 3/16/2025, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School, hosting the in-class speech contest. Ella Chai and Samantha Yin arrived thirty minutes early to help create a video for the kids to help prepare for their speech contest. Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin(3 hours each)
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 03/09/2025
On 3/09/2025, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School, Attending Language classes from 1:30-3:30, Then the volunteers branch off into activity classes, Ella and Samantha (Chinese Folk dance) Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin(3 hours each)
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 03/02/2025
On 3/02/2025, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School, Attending Language classes from 1:30-3:30, Then the volunteers branch off into activity classes, Ella and Samantha (Chinese Folk dance) Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin (3 hours each)
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 02/09/2025
On 2/09/25, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School, Performing for the Chinese New Year Class performance, and helping their students prepare and practice for the performance. From 1:30-6:30 PM. Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin, Stephanie Yang (5 hours each)
Greater Memphis Branch Helps Transcribe Documents for the National Archives
Greater Memphis Branch members Lucas Zhang and Eric Chen helped transcribe documents for the National Archives. Name: Lucas Zhang Date: 4/26/25 Hours: 5 Activity: Transcribed documents by Nancy B Beecher for the Boston Chapter of the NAACP. Name: Eric Chen Date: 3/31/25 Hours: 2.5 Activity: Aylus Member Eric Chen transcribed declassified documents on […]
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 01/26/2025
On 01/26/20245, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School which is located at 20 Foxcroft Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039, Attending Language classes from 1:30-3:30, Then the volunteers branch off into separate activity classes, Ella and Samantha (Chinese Folk dance). Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin (3 hours each)
West Essex members volunteered at Livingston Chinese School – 01/12/2025
On 01/12/2025, West Essex members volunteered at the Livingston Chinese School which is located at 20 Foxcroft Drive, Livingston, NJ 07039, Attending Language classes from 1:30-3:30, Then the volunteers branch off into separate activity classes, Ella and Samantha (Chinese Folk dance). Members: Ella Chai, Samantha Yin (3 hours each)
AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Package Books For African Libraries Project on April 18th 2025
Reported by Tianlu Zhou Posted by Charlotte Chen On April 18, 2025, members of AYLUS Frisco gathered at a neighborhood pavilion in the Frisco Community to take part in a large-scale packing event for the African Library Project. This year’s shipment, destined for a newly established library in Uganda, marked a significant milestone in our […]
AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted the sixth Beginner Python camp (Week6) on Apr.27, 2025(Event#41)
Reported by Jiayi(Joey) Zhu, Hand in Hand We Code Club Lake Washington Branch AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted the sixth Beginner Python camp on April 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, led by Jiayi (Joey) Zhu, with assistance from Xiao Mao, Jerry Yang, and Kevin Chen. During the session, students worked […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Volunteers at Local Nursing Home In April
Throughout April 2025, AYLUS Greater Memphis members continued their commitment to serving the elderly by visiting a local nursing home to play games and spend time with residents. Their dedication brought warmth, companionship, and joy to the seniors while fostering meaningful intergenerational connections. 4/12/2025 Harrison Xiao, Oswald Chen, Osborn Chen, Irvin Ju (1h/ each) 4/19/2025 […]
Greater Memphis Branch Volunteers at Mid-South Food Bank in March
In March Spring break time, Eric Chen from the Greater Memphis Branch volunteered at the Mid-South Food Bank. He helped organize and pack snack boxes for distribution. He also sorted and packed meal boxes for families. Besides preparing food, Eric contributed in hosting a fresh market for low-income families by carrying and loading products for […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 257th Online English for the Elderly Program on April 25th – April 27th, 2025
Reported by Colin Xie On April 25th – April 27th, San Diego students of AYLUS participated in the 257th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 256th Online English for the Elderly Program on April 18th – April 20th, 2025
Reported by Colin Xie On April 18th – April 20th, San Diego students of AYLUS participated in the 256th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Ships Books for Kalumba CDSS Library for African Library Project on April 18th, 2025
Report by Melody Zhang Post by Mateen Benarieb On April 18th, 2025, four AYLUS volunteers helped move 27 boxes of books to be shipped to Kalumba CDSS in Malawi. The Frisco and Plano branch has worked in tandem with the African Library Project to build multiple libraries, allowing children in underserved communities in Africa to […]
Newtown AYLUS Members Assist Bucks County Library (2nd) on April 26, 2025
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM EST, the Levittown Branch of the Bucks County Free Library received valuable volunteer support aimed at improving the experience of all visitors. During this time, efforts were directed toward reorganizing and shelving a wide range of books, ensuring that materials were properly sorted and […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch AAPI 19th at Main library on 4/27/2025
On Sunday April 27 from 1:45 to 3:00 PM, the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted an AAPI event at the Great Neck Main Library. The event started with Goldman reading “Say My Name” to the kids and followed by Irena reading “Punky Aloha”. Next, Rebecca, Andrew, Goldman, and Irena helped teach a large group of […]
Newtown AYLUS Assists with Bingo at Local Senior Center on April 27, 2025
On April 27, 2025, Newtown AYLUS members volunteered at the Sunrise Senior home of Lower Makefield (631 Stony Hill Rd, Morrisville, PA 19067). Our members helped ensure that the seniors living there had a satisfactory bingo event by addressing all of their inconveniences and helping clean up. The volunteers actively took the initiative to solve […]
AYLUS Basking Ridge held Tech Support program at Ridge Oak Senior Center on 4/28/25 (4th)
AYLUS held its biweekly Tech Support program at Ridge Oak Senior Center on 4/28/25. Volunteers helped seniors on how to restore their passwords as well as set up their computers. They also taught seniors how to find games and log into their gmail accounts on the computer. Volunteers also helped senior log into various software […]