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AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/24/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 24, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 24th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Art, Chinese, Chess, and Reading. Participating members each tutored for […]

Summer Prealgebra Camp AYLUS Gainesville Branch — June 15th, 2026 – June 19th, 2026

Summer Prealgebra Camp AYLUS Gainesville Branch — June 15th, 2026 – June 19th, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch worked with the Frazer School Summer Prealgebra Camp at the Frazer School from June 15 to June 19, 2026, as an independent community partner supporting local youth education. Volunteers Daniel Wei, Jolie Huang, and Coco Yao each […]

Event 138: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with Helping Hands Family Center for Back-to-School Drive in June 2026

On June 24, 2026, AYLUS Morris Branch proudly partnered with Helping Hands Family Center to support local students and families through a Back-to-School Supply Drive. The initiative aimed to help children prepare for the upcoming school year by providing essential school supplies and reducing the financial burden on families in need. With the support of […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society on June 23, 2026 (#117)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On the 23th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Elissa Song, Kevin Chen, Yufei Ye, and Xingchen Song volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped remove invasive plants in the garden, plant overgrowth, dead leaves, and learned […]

AYLUS Roslyn volunteers at the Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County’s Bayville Location (34th) on June 21st, 2026

Reporter: Austin On Sunday, June 21 of 2026, from 10:30 to 1:30 EST, 4 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 […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/23/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 23, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 23rd, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math and English. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 hours. This […]

Event 137: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with the United Methodist Church to Fight Hunger in June 2026

On June 23, 2026, AYLUS Morris Branch proudly partnered with the United Methodist Church in a community effort to help fight hunger and support families facing food insecurity. Through the generosity of local residents and the dedication of AYLUS volunteers, the branch organized a food collection drive focused on gathering canned goods and other nonperishable […]

AYLUS Tutoring 6/22/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 22, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 22nd, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Chinese, Art, and English skills. Participating members each tutored for […]

AYLUS tutoring 6/21/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 21, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 21th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring and also in-person tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Chinese, and soccer. Participating members each […]

AYLUS Tutoring 6/13/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 13, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 13th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Art, Chinese, and English. Participating members each tutored for 1 […]

Oakland Gardens Branch Beautifies The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground for Juneteenth Observation (06/20/2026)

AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch Beautifies The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Ground for Juneteenth Observation (06/20/2026) On Saturday, June 20th, 2026 from 8:45 to 12:45, volunteers from AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch cleaned up The Olde Towne of Flushing Burial Grounds for Juneteenth observation for their 232nd event. They work together with Maureen Regan, who is […]

Chapel Hill Branch Donates Handcrafted Pillows and Origamis to NC Basnight Cancer Hospital on June 21st, 2026

On June 21st, 2026, volunteers from AYLUS Chapel Hill visited the N.C. Basnight Cancer Hospital to deliver a thoughtfully prepared donation. The team presented handcrafted origami decorations alongside soft, heart-shaped pillows, each designed to symbolize encouragement and resilience. Hospital staff warmly received the gifts and expressed their appreciation. As a youth-led service organization, AYLUS–Chapel Hill […]

AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society on June 20, 2026 (#116)

Reported by Elissa Song Lake Washington Branch On the 20th of June, 2026, AYLUS Lake Washington members Elissa Song and Kevin Chen volunteered at the Big Rock Park Central Heritage Garden with the Sammamish Botanical Garden Society. They helped remove invasive plants in the garden, learning important environmental skills and various ways to effectively identify […]

2026 AYLUS National Leadership Election 

2026 AYLUS National Leadership Election  Applications for 2026 AYLUS National Leadership positions were open on June 1, 2026. All branch leaders are encouraged to apply for headquarters leadership and committee chair positions. To apply, candidates must complete the AYLUS Leadership Application Form and email it to aylfus@gmail.com by the application deadline of June 30, 2026. […]

AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Online Marathon Read Aloud 6/20/2026

  The Summer Reading Marathon has successfully concluded, having received the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. Further events would include history and culture, celebrity speeches, children’s stories, world classics and other series. During the event, volunteers used their reading […]

AYLUS Irvine Helps at Soup Kitchen-6/21/26

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Helping at Soup Kitchen Date: July 21, 2026 Time: 7:30 AM- 12:30 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Students from AYLUS Irvine volunteered at the food bank, where they assisted with serving meals, food preparation, organization, and cleaning. Their efforts helped support the community […]

AYLUS Irvine Helps at Senior Center-6/21/26

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Playing Trivia with Seniors and Orientation Date: June 21, 2026 Time: 9:30-11:30 AM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Chloe Tang Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Irvine Branch participated in a community service event at a local senior center, where members spent time engaging with residents through exercising […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/20/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 20, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 20th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online and in-person tutoring sessions throughout the day in subjects such as Art, Chinese, Basketball, and Volleyball. Participating members each tutored […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/19/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 19, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Elaine Hsu Event Description: On June 19th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day in various subjects such as Math, Reading, and Chinese. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Chess Class (#74) on June 20, 2026

On Saturday June 20, 2026, Joshua Meng and Brendon Jiang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students competed against each other, seeing who could solve each position quickly and accurately. Through this, they learned to recognize different types of basic checkmates and winning patterns. Additionally, they learned the thought process when looking at […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#278): Volunteers Support LSA Summer SMILE Camp for Special Needs (#138) on June 19, 2026

Today, we hosted an arts and crafts class for the LSA Special Needs Caring Center at the West Pearland Library. The theme of the class was “Love Languages.” Fifteen adults with special needs attended the event, which was designed and led by our youth volunteers. During the icebreaker session, participants and volunteers introduced themselves and […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Community Art Class (#34) on June 13, 2026

On June 13, four dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland did another successful summer art lesson, aiming to nurture young artistic talent within the Pearland community. This class allowed students to be creative and freely draw, create whatever they desired under the theme. The session was met with great enthusiasm. Many new faces joined in, and […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#277): Volunteers Support LSA Summer SMILE Camp for Special Needs (#137) on June 16, 2026

On June 16, 2026, Pearland AYLUS volunteers assisted staff in providing engaging activities, including shopping, cooking lunch, and games for campers attending the 2026 LSA Summer Camp at the Special Needs Caring Center. Volunteers accompanied participants on a shopping trip to purchase ingredients needed for meal preparation. They provided individualized support as participants learned how […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#275): Volunteers Support LSA Summer SMILE Camp for Special Needs (#136) on June 12, 2026

On June 12, 2026, Pearland AYLUS volunteers assisted staff in providing engaging activities, including cooking, games, and movement exercises, for campers attending the 2026 LSA Summer Camp at the Special Needs Caring Center. Throughout the day, volunteers provided individualized support to help participants learn how to prepare simple foods. They also created floor games using […]

Achieve together: Pearland Branch Community K-Pop Dance Class (#31) 6/9/2026

On Tuesday, 6/9/26, Anna Zheng and Grace Dai taught the third Promis / Aylus summer kpop dance lessons. The class begin with instructor Anna leading the kids through some stretches and warm ups. Afterwards, instructor Grace beginning teaching the class a fun new dance called “Spaghetti” by lesserafim. Throughout class, Anna and Grace taught the […]

Achieve together: Pearland Branch Community K-Pop Dance Class (#30) 6/5/2026

On Friday, June 5th, Promis /AYLUS Pearland volunteers led the second kpop class at the Pearland Westside Library. Starting off with a warmup, the students were led through a quick stretching session. Unlike the first class, the students learned a new song called “Do It” by Stray Kids. Students learned the chorus portion of the […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Branch Community Chess Class (#81) on June 14, 2026

On Sunday June 14, 2026, Joshua Meng and Brendon Jiang hosted the Pearland Branch volunteer chess lesson. The students competed against each other, seeing who could solve each position quickly and accurately. Through this, they learned to recognize different types of basic checkmates. Additionally, they learned about the chess opening and the rules that come along with it. They […]

City and Neighbor Support: Volunteers Assist with Library Book Sale on June 13, 2026

On June 13, 2026, Aylus volunteers assisted with the book sale at the West Pearland Library. Volunteers served in a variety of roles, including cashiers, book sellers, and greeters. Others helped sort, organize, and arrange books and shelves, ensuring that the event ran smoothly and efficiently while creating a welcoming environment for community members browsing […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#276): Pearland My PlayClub#37 on June 13, 2026

On Sunday, June 13, 2026, our volunteers hosted the 37th session of My PlayClub at Ed Thompson Inclusive Park. The volunteers arrived prepared to host a variety of engaging activity stations designed to encourage creativity, interaction, and enjoyment for participants of all abilities. Throughout the event, children had the opportunity to rotate through several exciting […]

Achieve Together: Pearland Community Art Class (#33) on June 6, 2026

On June 6,  five dedicated members of AYLUS Pearland kicked off the 1st successful summer art lesson, aiming to nurture young artistic talent within the Pearland community. This class allowed students to be creative and freely draw, create whatever they desired under the theme. The session was met with great enthusiasm. Many new faces joined […]

SMILE 4 Special Needs (#274): Volunteers Support LSA Summer SMILE Camp for Special Needs (#135) on June 10, 2026

On June 10, 2026, Pearland volunteers assisted with reading lessons, recreational games, and painting activities for campers attending the 2026 LSA Summer Camp at the Special Needs Caring Center. Volunteers provided individualized support to help participants read Chinese poems and short stories, strengthening their language and literacy skills. They also introduced a variety of cup-stacking […]

ALYUS RSM Lakeview Senior Center June 20th

During a recent community service initiative at the Lakeview Senior Center, members of the ALYUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch provided comprehensive event support and companionship for local senior residents. The volunteers managed event logistics from start to finish, beginning with guest reception and check-in, followed by setting tables and attentively serving meals. To enhance the […]

ALYUS RSM Crossline Church June15th-June 19th

Over a five-day period, members of the ALYUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch demonstrated teamwork and resilience by working with the Crossline church promote hunger relief. The volunteers dedicated their mornings to sorting dairy, meats, fruits, and vegetables into organized boxes, ensuring local residents received high-quality groceries. The multi-phase project began with the packaging of thousands […]

San Diego Branch hosted the 82nd Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Bookstore Event on June 20th, 2026

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 […]

AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch Volunteers at ALFC Generosity Center on 06/20/26

On June 20, 2026, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch came together for a meaningful service project at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga. Driven by enthusiasm and a strong commitment to serving their community, the volunteers dedicated their morning to supporting food distribution efforts for local families in need. Working from […]

Greater Buffalo Branch Volunteers at Bristol Village (6/15/2026)

On Monday, June 15, members of AYLUS participated in a session at the Youth Initiative Group at Bristol Village. Students connnected with senior residents through conversations, social activites, and musical performances. Volunteers also spoke with residents about their interests, experiences, and ideas for future programs. The residents greatly enjoyed spending time with the students, and […]

AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at Greater Birmingham Humane Society (June 20th, 2026)

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 […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer in Bayard Cutting Arboretum on 6/20/2026 (74th)

On 6/20/2026, Aylus volunteers went to Bayard Cutting Arboretum from 9:30am to 12:00am (2.5 hours). Today, Aylus volunteers are working in the friendship garden to help remove invasive species, mainly goutweed. Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria) is an aggressive, shade-tolerant perennial in the carrot family that has a widespreaded root system that can be hard to remove, […]

The AYLUS Branch of Mason Makes Bookmarks to Donate with the Handmade Gifts Initiative (2nd) on June 12th, 2026!

AYLUS Mason Branch – Activity Report Event: Making Bookmarks to Donate Date: June 12, 2026 Time: 3:00 – 5:30 pm Branch Leader Submitting Report: Mithra Manoranjitham Gajendran   Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Mason Ohio Branch partnered with the Handmade Gifts Initiative to make bookmarks for distributing to libraries. Branch members took part in the second phase of […]

Newtown AYLUS Members Help Elementary Schoolers’ Reading Skills (25th)

On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, the Newtown AYLUS members organized and hosted another community reading session for elementary school students. During this meeting, the group continued reading Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder, focusing on pages 108-123. Unlike modern children’s books, this novel introduces students to a more historical style of storytelling and […]

Event 136: AYLUS Morris Branch Partners with ECLC for Summer Clothing Donation Drive in June 2026

As summer began, members of the AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with ECLC of New Jersey (Education, Careers & Lifelong Community for children and adults with special needs) to support individuals and families in need through a community clothing donation drive. The project aimed to collect gently used summer clothing from local neighborhoods and provide them […]

Event 135: AYLUS Morris Branch Supports Local Families Through Small Appliance Drive in June 2026

On June 19, 2026, members of the AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with the United Methodist Church in Green Village to organize a community small appliance donation drive. The initiative encouraged local residents to donate gently used household appliances that were no longer needed but still in good working condition. Through the support and generosity of […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/18/26

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 18, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 18th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Chinese, English, Art, and reading. Participating members each tutored for […]

AYLUS Irvine Tutoring 6/17/26

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 17, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 17th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math, Chinese, English, Spanish. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 hours. […]

AYLUS Irvine tutoring 6/14/2026

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: June 14, 2026 Time: Whole Day Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Peter Hsu Event Description: On June 14th, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects including Math and Art. Participating members each tutored for 1-2 hours. This […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers to Collect Flower Donations on June 14th, 2026

On the morning of Sunday, June 14th, 2026, two dedicated members of the AYLUS Chapel Hill branch supported Charles House by collecting a generous floral donation from Trader Joe’s. These colorful, fresh blooms were delivered to Charles House, a nonprofit organization devoted to supporting seniors and individuals with dementia at the Carol Woods Retirement Community. […]

Chapel Hill Branch Volunteers Clean Up Dry Creek Trail and ECHHS Campus on June 7, 2026

On June 7, 2026, four AYLUS Chapel Hill members participated in a community clean-up at Dry Creek Trail and the surrounding ECHHS campus. Equipped with gloves and trash bags, the volunteers collected litter such as plastic bottles, food wrappers, and other waste to help keep the area clean and protect the environment. Their efforts improved the trail […]