Reported by Steven Xiao AYLUS San Diego Branch Volunteered at HWGD and SoCal Martial Hearts’ Spring Showcase Performance on March 17, 2024, at Challenger Middle School Auditorium. AYLUS San Diego Branch volunteers hung lanterns, set up balloons, aided the audience to the seats before the performance; and took down and cleaned up the auditorium […]
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San Diego Branch Hosted the Solution for Hope Online Tutoring Class on Mar 18 – Mar 24, 2024
Reported by Steven Xiao Coop with Libraries With Love, the AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the 2023-2024 Solution for Hope on-line classes for raising funds to build libraries in Africa. The Tutoring Class Activity continued in the week of Mar 18, 2024 – Mar 24, 2024. The goal of tutoring classes is to […]
AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch Participated in a Easter Event with Francis Lewis Park (03/24/2024)
On Sunday, March 24, 2024, AYLUS Oakland Gardens members partnered up with Friends of Francis Lewis Park to help host a Community Egg Hunt at Francis Lewis Park. This was the 57th event held by the AYLUS Oakland Gardens branch. Our members were hiding the eggs for the kids to find and were doing free […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Kramden Institute on March 26, 2024
On March 26th, 2024, two members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at Kramden Institute in Durham, where they helped refurbish desktops and monitors for underserved communities in our area. Kramden is a local nonprofit organization that works to create a more equitable world through technological literacy. Volunteers are an essential aspect of this goal, […]
The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch hosts a Recycling Event on March 24, 2024
The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteered to gather and recycle plastic bottles and empty cans, in order to help reduce environmental pollution caused from this kind of litter. For weeks beforehand, volunteers gathered and held on to used plastic bottles and soda cans in preparation for this event. It’s quite important to recycle these items, […]
Columbus Branch Performed Music for Seniors at Senior Star on March 16th, 2024
On Sunday, March 16th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch returned to Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. Volunteers played music for the senior residents on the piano, cello, and violin, and played a variety of classical and popular music. The senior enjoyed the performance! Volunteer Hours: 1.5 hours: Ayden He 1 hour: Austin […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (40th) (3/26/2024)
Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : Volunteers : Aiying Lu / Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu / LingXuan(Justin) Zhang / Chelsea Choi / Victoria Yu : 3 hrs ea
Austin Branch volunteered at Central Texas Food Bank (3/23/2024)
On March 23, 2024, members of the Austin Branch volunteered at Central Texas Food Bank to fight hunger and help those in need by examining, sorting, and packaging various kinds of vegetables.
AYLUS Roslyn helps out at a School of CCA of Long island (45) on March 24th, 2024
On March 24th, 2024, The Roslyn AYLUS Branch assisted The Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (School of CCA) from 1:30 to 5:00 PM. AYLUS volunteers were assigned to classrooms as TAs (teaching assistants) who help teachers supervise kids, keep them safe, and keep them on task. We encouraged them to pay attention, follow the […]
AYLUS Oyster Bay Performs Concert @ Sunrise of Dix Hills on Mar 23, 2024
Written by Christina Mink On March 23rd, 2024, AYLUS Oyster Bay members visited Sunrise Senior Living in Dix Hills for a heartwarming performance, marking their fifth collaboration with the Fortune Star Band. The event commenced with Viva la Vida, followed by the band’s rendition of songs like “Stand by Me,” “Soul Meets Body,” and “Take […]
Chapel Hill Branch Collects Flowers for Charles House on Mar 24, 2024
As spring arrives in North Carolina, our Chapel Hill volunteers Nicholas Wang and Hongyan Wang generously dedicated their time to Charles House, where they collected beautiful spring flowers donated by Trader Joe’s. These flowers hold the promise of bringing joy and lifting the spirits of elders with dementia. We firmly believe that the presence of […]
Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Clean Up Litter at Bolin Creek Trail on Mar 24, 2024
On the sunny day of March 24th, three members and their families from the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch volunteered their time to clean up litter along the Bolin Creek Trail. As one of the primary walking and biking paths in Chapel Hill, Bolin Creek Trail sees heavy traffic year-round, leading to environmental degradation from human […]
Chapel Hill Branch Donates Homemade Cookies for Seniors on Mar 24, 2024
On March 24th, a group of seven members from the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch worked together to spread joy to seniors in their community. They baked delicious homemade chocolate chip cookies and sugar cookies in their own kitchens and generously donated them the local organization devoted to serving meals to seniors. Their wish is that […]
AYLUS Bellaire Volunteered at Ed White Elementary School on March 23, 2024
AYLUS Bellaire Branch members volunteered at Ed White Elementary School as tutors. At Ed White Elementary School, our tutoring efforts focused on assisting 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students with math and reading. We provided guidance through assigned worksheets and activities, addressing questions and requests for help. Despite challenges like assisting bilingual students and teaching […]
The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Creek Park to clean up the hiking trails
The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Creek Park to help clean up the hiking trails. As a continuation of previous work here, volunteers already knew what they had to do. Volunteers brought along trash bags, trash grabbers and gloves as they hiked along the trails, and cleaned up the area without disturbing the natural […]
AYLUS Roslyn Volunteers at Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Group Home (8th) on 3/24/2024
On Sunday, March 24th, members of the Roslyn AYLUS branch volunteered at one of CP Nassau’s group homes in Bethpage from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. CP Nassau, the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, is an organization dedicated to helping children and adults with disabilities reach their greatest level of independence. The group homes provide a […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Food Bank (39th) (3/25/2024)
Reported by Hsin Chen(Julie) Lu : On March 25th, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped out their local food bank, the Community Mission of Hope. As usual for Mondays, the members worked mainly on receiving and sorting donations. The donations from supermarkets and bakeries were weighed first before being sorted through. The members worked together in […]
AYLUS Scottsdale Volunteers at Feed My Starving Children (March 23rd, 2024)
On March 23rd, 2024, AYLUS Scottsdale attended an FMSC event to help give back to children in impoverished conditions around the world. Members packed, stored, and processed parts of Soy, Rice, Vegetables, and Vitamins for those who are starving from malnutrition. Members that attended include: Session 5 (2.75 hours each): Haley Niu Mahathi Chillikuri Samuel […]
AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch helps the Museum of Idaho with teaching kids how people use plants for food, medicine, and tools
On March 2, the Museum of Idaho was running a pop-in program to teach children and adults how people use plants for food, for medicine, and for tools, such as salicylic acid acid in willow bark, which can be used to treat fever and headaches. The museum was lacking staff and needed volunteers, and three […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Local Brown Bag Ministry on March 16, 2024
On March 16th, 2024, 3 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Alison Wu (2 hours) Joyce […]