AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: In Person Tutoring Program Date: July 18, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 14th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted an in-person tutoring session. Members volunteered to coach kids basketball. Participating members dedicated time to provide group […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 17, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 17th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Art, and Math. Participating members dedicated several […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 16, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 16th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Art, and Math. Participating members dedicated several […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 15, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 15th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Chess, Art, and Math. Participating members dedicated […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: In Person Tutoring Program Date: July 14, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 7:15 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 14th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted an in-person tutoring session. Members volunteered to coach kids basketball. Participating members dedicated time to provide group […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 14, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 14th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Spanish, Art, and Math. Participating members dedicated […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 4, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description: On July 4th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online and in person tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including Art, Math, and Chinese. Participating members […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 13, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 13th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Art, Spanish, and Math. Participating members dedicated […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 12, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 12th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including Art, Chinese, and Math. Participating members dedicated several […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 28, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 28th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine in person tutoring sessions for Soccer and Chinese. Participating members each tutored for several hours. This activity fostered leadership, community engagement, and […]

In the starting two weeks of July, AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch volunteers participated in a food drivefor the Replenish Organization. The Replenish Organization tries to help prevent hunger in various communities, particularly ones in need. Each of the 6 participants brought in 15 items, resulting in a grand total of 90 items! AYLUS Raritan Valley […]

On August 4th, volunteers of the AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch made positive paper cards for hospitalized children. These cards held a variety of colors and thoughtful expressions, along with colorful and nicely-drawn pictures. Volunteers hope these cards can make these children smile! Reporter: Irwin Wang Leader(s): Kevin Ho, Irwin Wang Participants: Kaelyn Ho (2 hrs), […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: In Person Tutoring Program Date: July 11, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 7:15 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 11th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted an in-person tutoring session. Members volunteered to coach kids basketball. Participating members dedicated time to provide group […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 10, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 10th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including Math and English. Participating members dedicated multiple hours […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 9, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 9th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including Math and English. Participating members dedicated multiple hours […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 8, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 8th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Art, Chess, and Math. Participating members dedicated […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: In Person Tutoring Program Date: July 7, 2026 Time: 6:00 – 7:00 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 7th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted an in-person tutoring session. Members volunteered to coach kids basketball. Participating members dedicated time to provide group […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 7, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 7th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Art, and Math. Participating members dedicated several […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 6, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 6th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including English, Art, Chinese, and Math. Participating members dedicated […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: In Person Tutoring Program Date: July 5, 2026 Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 5th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted an in-person tutoring session. Members volunteered to coach kids with soccer. Participating members dedicated time to provide […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: July 5, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On July 5th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for a variety of subjects, including Art, Chinese, and Math. Participating members dedicated several […]

On July 26th, 2026, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch gathered to celebrate a productive year, reflecting on many activities and milestones. Our volunteers have made a significant impact, from baking for Meals on Wheels to performing at Charles House, to organizing clean-up events at Bolin Creek, Dry Creek, and Jordan Lake. We’ve also […]

On August 2, 2026, the volunteer supported the Starry Bridge Summer Sunday Flea Market. The volunteer assisted with the flea market by helping with the popcorn station, snacks, ice cream, moving and organizing supplies, supervising children, supporting children with special needs, and assisting with cleanup after the event. Volunteers: Alex Li, Christine Li (2.5 hours)

On July 31st 2026, AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteers went to Firefighter Park to play sports with the kids there. It ended up being a relaxing day with things slowing down for people to chill. Volunteers hung around the swings with the kids and at the end played a bit of table tennis. This led […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 20, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description: On June 20th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted in-person tutoring sessions for basketball and volleyball. Participating Members & Hours: David Liu (1 hour)

On July 31, 2026, AYLUS Murrieta members cleaned up their adopted park. Started with the playground, where members found many snack wrap, bottle caps, chewing gum wrap, they also found some drink cups and bottles hidden in the bushes. Then they moved along the walkway, discovering a few discarded plastics bags, napkins as they went. […]

On July 31, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at Jacob’s House Little Garden. Members spent time working in the strawberry beds by removing weeds to help the plants grow better. They also searched for and removed worms that had been eating several of the strawberries to help protect the remaining fruit. As part of their […]

On July 31, 2026, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch donated books to the Little Libraries in the Morgan Hill community. Members collected gently used books from their elementary and middle school years, including both fiction and science books, members also sorted the books by type and helped reorganize them so they would fit neatly on the […]

On July 28 and July 30 2026, Murrieta members continued volunteering at the CMOH Food Bank. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved individuals and families by providing food, resources, and support programs. Through initiatives like their food bank, CMOH helps address food insecurity and brings the community together […]

On July 24, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to Jacob’s House to work on the Little Garden of Hope Project. Members trimmed the tomato trees and removed yellow leaves so the plants could use their nutrients more effectively. They also harvested ripe tomatoes, watered all of the garden beds, and removed weeds to keep the […]

On July 24, 2026, AYLUS Murrieta members participated in a clean-up at their adopted park. The members started by cleaning the playground area, where they found and picked up snack wrappers, lollipop sticks, bottle caps, chewing gum wrappers, and other small pieces of litter. They also found several water bottles hidden in the bushes and […]

On August 2nd, the AYLUS Great Neck Branch volunteered at Kings Point Park, continuing our work to even out the walking trails. The weather was warm by noon, and the mosquitoes were out in full force—four of us ended up with at least five bites each! This was partly because the park staff directed us […]

On July 23, 2026, Murrieta AYLUS donated the gently used clothing and shoes to Angel View thrift stores in Temecula. Angel View is a nonprofit that helps children and adults with disabilities, especially those with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities. Their services include: Medical and rehabilitation care Therapy and support programs Residential care for […]

On July 23, 2026, AYLUS Murrieta members went to the local Home Depot to recycle the used batteries they had collected over the past few weeks. Improper disposal of batteries can lead to harmful chemicals leaking into the soil and water, posing risks to both the environment and public health. By organizing this collection and […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Corona Del Mar Beach Date: August 2nd, 2026 Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description On August 2nd, 2026, volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch walked on the Corona Del Mar shore, picking up a large amount of trash and […]

On July 23 2026, Murrieta members continued volunteering at the CMOH Food Bank. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved individuals and families by providing food, resources, and support programs. Through initiatives like their food bank, CMOH helps address food insecurity and brings the community together to support those […]

On July 20, 2026, the AYLUS Murrieta Branch donated books to the two Little Libraries in the Morgan Hill community. In addition to contributing books to stock the boxes, members also cleaned and re-arranged the books, ensuring that the libraries were well-maintained and inviting for all community members. Their efforts aimed to foster a love […]

On July 21 2026, Murrieta members continued volunteering at the CMOH Food Bank. Community Mission of Hope (CMOH) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving underserved individuals and families by providing food, resources, and support programs. Through initiatives like their food bank, CMOH helps address food insecurity and brings the community together to support those […]

On July 26th, 2026, members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch gathered to celebrate a productive year, reflecting on many activities and milestones. Our volunteers have made a significant impact, from baking for Meals on Wheels to performing at Charles House, to organizing clean-up events at Bolin Creek, Dry Creek, and Jordan Lake. We’ve also […]

The AYLUS Glen Head Branch proudly launched its first community service activity with a beach cleanup at Tappen Beach on August 2, 2026. This meaningful event brought together our youth volunteers with a shared goal of protecting the local environment and making a positive contribution to our community. During the cleanup, volunteers worked along the […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Assisting with Care of Elderly Residents Date: August 2nd, 2026 Time: 1 PM- 3 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description On August 2nd, 2026, members from the AYLUS Irvine Branch volunteered at the local senior center. Volunteers spent time playing games with the […]

On August 1st, 2026, the Fairfax Branch partnered once again with Recording Audio for the Disabled (RAD) to create audiobooks for donation to non-profits supporting children with autism or learning disabilities. At the City of Fairfax Regional Library from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM, they recorded themselves reading aloud children’s books, then used an audio […]

On August 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., members of the AYLUS Morris Branch participated in a community appreciation event hosted by the Chatham Public Library to express gratitude and appreciation to local police officers for their service and dedication to the community. As part of the event, AYLUS members helped distribute thank-you cards to neighborhood […]

On August 1st, 2026, 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: Viola Luo (2 hours) Lucy […]

On July 25th, 2026, 1 member 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: Viola Luo (2 hours)

Today at Ridge Oak, there were no seniors with technology questions during the session. Volunteers spent the time talking with residents, introducing AYLUS and its technology support program, and engaging in friendly conversations about their interests and experiences. These interactions helped strengthen relationships and encouraged residents to feel comfortable seeking assistance at future technology sessions. […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology questions. One senior wanted assistance setting up 1Password to securely manage their passwords across devices. Volunteers guided them through creating an account, saving passwords, and explaining how to use the password manager for future logins. Another senior needed help scheduling Zoom meetings and […]

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers provided one-on-one technology support to a senior working on a video editing project. The resident wanted to reduce the volume of the audio in a YouTube video but was unsure how to do so. Volunteers explained the process by converting the video’s audio into an MP3 file, lowering the audio […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with a variety of technology questions. One senior wanted to learn how to rearrange the home screen on their Android phone and organize their apps more efficiently. Volunteers demonstrated how to move app icons to different locations on the home screen, create a layout that was easier to […]

On Friday, July 31st, from 9:00 AM up until 1:00 PM, members of the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered with NOSH Delivers. NOSH Delivers is a non-profit food pantry located in Glen Cove that primarily focuses on providing food access to families. NOSH Delivers actively works to ensure that families have nutritious food available to support […]

AYLUS Mason Branch – Activity Report Event: Readying Stem Kits to Donate Date: July 31, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 4:00 pm Branch Leader Submitting Report: Mithra Manoranjitham Gajendran   Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Mason Ohio Branch partnered with the Handmade Gifts Initiative (and Crayons and Beyond) to complete the Stem Kits Project. Volunteers worked to package the […]

Reported by Katherine Backues Public libraries are invaluable community institutions that merit both recognition and unwavering support. Our local public library, Pacific Highlands Ranch Library, recently opened on November 9, 2024. The new library is an 18,000 square foot building designed to fit the changing needs of a modern neighborhood. It has a bookstore that […]

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On the 1st of August, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington member Elissa Song and Andrew Zhang volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped cut aged branches and deadheaded flowers so that plants can bloom more. They also removed weeds […]

Reported by Eric Lake Washington Branch   On July 31, 2026, instructors Eric and Xiao hosted a post-camp bonus session for students who wanted to further strengthen the Scratch programming skills they learned during the summer camp and take their projects to the next level. During the two-hour session from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, […]

On Saturday, August 1, 2026, members of AYLUS volunteered at the weekly CCE Nassau Farmers Market at Eisenhower Park Field 8. Many volunteers showed up to support the market, help attendees, and work with Jennifer throughout the day. There were three shifts, and a maximum of four members, for each shift. The first group taking […]

The AYLUS Birmingham Branch partnered with the Greater Birmingham Humane Society, an organization dedicated to providing contracted animal control services for Jefferson County, handling stray pickups, injured animal rescues, and aggressive animal responses. They investigate reports of animal neglect/abuse and work with owners to improve living conditions. GBHS also takes in surrendered pets, provides medical […]

Reported by: Bernice Zhang On August 1st, 2026, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted an origami session at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center. There, volunteers taught residents how to fold a variety of different origami pieces, such as cranes, frogs, and crabs. Residents at the senior center had the opportunity to learn many different kinds of […]

On August 1, 2026, the AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the United Methodist Church to organize a food donation drive to support local families and community members in need. AYLUS members worked together to collect essential food items, including canned food and rice, from generous donors in the local community. Through the efforts of our […]

On July 21, 2026, the Chapel Hill Branch donated handcrafted pillows and origami to the Ronald McDonald House to bring comfort and joy to children and families. The handmade gifts were very well received and reflected the branch’s commitment to community service and compassion. Volunteers who participated in the event were Alwin Liu (0.5 hours) […]

On 8/1/2026, Aylus volunteers went to Bayard Cutting Arboretum from 9:30am to 12:00am (2.5 hours). Following the garlic harvest, today we’re back at the farm in Bayard Cutting Arboretum. This morning, we’re harvesting and curing onions. Unlike garlic, onions can be easier to pull out because they’re not buried underground. However, the volunteers need to […]

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human need, yet thousands of residents in North San Diego County are food insecure. Each day at Interfaith sack lunches […]

On Thursday, July 30th, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch hosted yet another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Station library. Starting off, Brian Zhang played a couple games of chess with a student, reviewing strategies like the Scholar’s Mate and more. Next, Olivia Kang solved Pre-Algebra math problems with her designated child, reviewing percentages […]

During the month of July, AYLUS volunteers decorated 72 placemats to donate to the Dublin Service Center for the Meals on Wheels program.   This month, the placemats theme was “Celebration,” where volunteers used their creativity to make their placemats represent the theme. Then, they laminated their placemats to gift to the recipients of the […]

On Sunday, 07/30/2026, 3 AYLUS-Columbus volunteers volunteered at the Dublin Giving Garden, watering and weeding the vegetable beds. Due to the soon-coming Irish festival, parking was difficult to find. The garden seems fine, with only small weeds really growing around the beds. There might be a few vegetables ready for harvesting soon, and a few […]

On July 4th, two AYLUS members participated in a local Independence Day parade as balloon handlers carrying and managing the USA 250 balloons. Their role contributed to the overall coordination and festive atmosphere of the event. Their participation contributed positively to the event and provided a meaningful opportunity to engage with the community. Hours: Eric […]

On Sunday, July 19, AYLUS volunteers returned to Senior Star for a piano performance following a brief summer pause. A total of 5 volunteers participated, presenting a variety of musical pieces on the piano and violin. Residents responded positively and expressed appreciation for the return of live music. Hours: Eric Hong – 1 Austin Xiao […]

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]

Posted by Max Yang Smiling Stars Reading Program is a new project by AYLUS San Diego and kicked off on September 23, 2023. This program serves a dual purpose: to facilitate meaningful connections with local children with autism and improve their communication skills, while simultaneously improving their foundational reading comprehension skills. Our commitment is not […]