AYLUS Mason Branch – Activity Report Event: Making Stem Kits Date: October 25, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm- 6:00 pm Branch Leader Submitting Report: Mithra Manoranjitham Gajendran   Event Description Volunteers from the AYLUS Mason, Ohio Branch hosted a kit-making session at Lakota Robotics, co-hosted by the Handmade Gifts Initiative! Over 80 volunteers arrived to help pack materials and […]

On November 5, 2026, volunteers gathered at the Great Neck Station Library to help create an academic and productive evening for the tutees. ALYUS members collaborated with the students and explored many subjects. Linzi Yeung checked her tutee’s math homework, ensuring their work was thorough and accurate. Similarly, both Goldman Tian and Alex Li assisted […]

On Thursday, Nov. 5th, from 4:30 to 5:30pm, the team of The AYLUS Northwest Arkansas branch volunteered as tutors for Olympiad Math class in The New School. This is the 9th class of this new semester. This class will be given weekly through the whole school year, totally 30 weeks. This activity is also a […]

Reported by Evan Hou; Posted by Charlotte Chen On the 1st of November, at the Frisco Common Park we set up a small table at the park entrance and invited people around the playground to our stand to browse a selection of items including scarves, backpacks, cups, rings, bracelets, and cotton candy. Many visitors were […]

AYLUS Garden City volunteers helped the Friends of the Garden City Library prepare for their upcoming book sale on 11/5/2026, 3:pm-4:30pm. Daniel, Luis, Ewan, Micheal M, and Brayden K. transported books from the library’s book room to the meeting room, where the sale will take place, and helped organize the space for the event. In […]

Reported by Ellie Zhou; Posted by Charlotte Chen On Sunday, October 4th, 2026, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Spectacular Bid Park for a Loops For Love event to crochet items for donation to children’s hospitals. When volunteers arrived, they signed in and got straight to work on their crochet projects. Volunteers worked […]

On October 18, 2026, members of the AYLUS Bridgewater branch hosted a fundraising sale at a nearby flea market to support upcoming community service activities. Volunteers worked together to organize and operate a booth featuring donated items such as plants, toys, clothing, and household supplies. Throughout the event, members assisted customers, sold merchandise, and shared […]

AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with GRACE (Giving and Receiving Assistance for our Community’s Essentials), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable and underserved neighbors in Summit by providing essential supplies, food, and community resources. Through this partnership, AYLUS Morris Branch organized a community donation initiative to help meet the personal care needs of local residents. […]

AYLUS Morris Branch partnered with Treats for Troops, a meaningful initiative that collects donated Halloween candy to bring sweetness and appreciation to American military service members. Through this community service activity, AYLUS Morris Branch encouraged local families to share their leftover Halloween candy and turn festive treats into thoughtful acts of kindness. Treats for Troops […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance learning how to take and send photos using their device, and the volunteer demonstrated how to access the camera, capture pictures, and share them through messaging applications. Another senior wanted to learn how to create new contacts, so the volunteer […]

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers helped a senior learn how to download and install ChatGPT on their iPad. The volunteer guided the senior through locating the application in the App Store, downloading it, and opening it for the first time. The volunteer also explained the basic functions of the application and how it could be […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance learning how to use the community application, and the volunteer demonstrated how to navigate its features and access relevant information. Another senior wanted to understand how to choose between different search engines, so the volunteer explained their functions and showed […]

Today at Ridge Oak, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance learning how to navigate WeChat Moments, and the volunteer explained how to view posts and updates shared by friends. Another senior needed help using Google Maps, so the volunteer demonstrated how to search for locations, navigate the map, and access […]

Today at Fellowship Village, volunteers helped seniors with several technology questions. One senior needed assistance identifying a potentially fraudulent application and understanding whether an application had been preinstalled by their phone provider. The volunteer helped them examine the application and understand its purpose. Another senior wanted to learn how to make reservations online, and the […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Mentoring English Learners At Badminton Event Date: October 30th, 2026 Time: 3-5 PM Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Jayden Zhang Event Description On October 23rd, 2026, members from the AYLUS Irvine Branch hosted a social event and played badminton to hang out with and mentor English learners, helping them to […]

On November 1, 2026, from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM, AYLUS Glen Head volunteers continued their community service initiative by gathering to create heartfelt appreciation cards for hospital staff. Through this meaningful project, volunteers expressed their gratitude to healthcare professionals for their dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts in caring for patients and supporting the community. […]

AYLUS Garden City volunteers continued their Senior Tech Help program at the Garden City Senior Center on November 4, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. During the session, students Luis, Daniel and Micheal assisted seniors with everyday technology needs and answered their questions. One volunteer helped a senior set up a new phone and transfer […]

On Sunday, October 11th, 2025, two members of AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch helped support Charles House by collecting flowers generously donated by Trader Joe’s. These beautiful blooms were delivered to Charles House, a nonprofit that provides care for seniors and those with dementia within the Carol Woods Retirement Community. The flowers will be used in […]

Weekend Future Science Leaders of Gainesville Class On Sunday, October 25th, the AYLUS Gainesville Branch hosted its latest Future Science Leaders of Gainesville workshop at Oak Hall School. Operating as a core component of the Huagen Chinese School’s weekend curriculum, the initiative brought together volunteers Brayden Yang and Nitya Rao, who each dedicated an hour […]

AYLUS Gainesville Branch Teacher Assistance at Huagen Chinese School October 25th, 2026 On Sunday, October 25th, 2026, AYLUS Gainesville Branch volunteers Jalen Zheng and Logan Wu participated in teacher assistance activities at Huagen Chinese School. The volunteers contributed their time and effort to support younger students and teachers through classroom assistance and educational engagement. 2nd […]

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 […]

On Tuesday, November 3rd, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch held another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library. During the session, tutors helped a 5th grader with math concepts, including the distributive property and simplifying equations. Jason assisted students with 6th-grade math as well as social studies and geography. Zoe Li worked with […]

Weekend Speech & Debate practice AYLUS Gainesville Branch —October 25, 2026 The AYLUS Gainesville Branch organized its Weekend Speech & Debate Coaching Program at Oaks Hall School on Sunday, October 18th, 2026, as part of the Huagen Chinese School weekend program open to all community members. Volunteers Jalen Zheng, Logan Wu,  and Michael Huan each […]

On Sunday, October 25th, 2025, two members of AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch helped support Charles House by collecting flowers generously donated by Trader Joe’s. These beautiful blooms were delivered to Charles House, a nonprofit that provides care for seniors and those with dementia within the Carol Woods Retirement Community. The flowers will be used in […]

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 October 18th, 2026, members of our Chapel Hill branch completed a flower delivery service project to support seniors at Charles House. Volunteers Leah Yang and Irena Gao picked up fresh flowers from Trader Joe’s. After carefully loading and organizing the flowers into their vehicle, they delivered them to Charles House in Chapel Hill. The […]

On Sunday, October 4th, 2026, two members of AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch helped support Charles House by collecting flowers generously donated by Trader Joe’s. These beautiful blooms were delivered to Charles House, a nonprofit that provides care for seniors and those with dementia within the Carol Woods Retirement Community. The flowers will be used in […]

On November 1st, 2026, Chapel Hill branch members delivered flowers to support seniors at Charles House. Our volunteers, Rachel Wang and Kayla Lin, picked up flowers from Trader Joe’s. Afterward, they loaded and arranged them in their vehicle. Then, they delivered them to the Charles House in Chapel Hill. These flowers will become the highlight […]

Reported Melody Zhang Posted by Melody Zhang On October 30th, 2026, a group of new face painting volunteers arrived at an art studio to prepare our skills for the upcoming Fall Festival event hosted by CCCFC. Though a few volunteers did not have the chance to make it to the event, it was overall very […]

Reported by Melody Zhang Posted by Melody Zhang On October 31st, 2026, AYLUS Frisco & Plano branch participated in CCCFC’s annual Fall Festival, organizing a face painting, balloon-making, and cotton candy booth. As a repeat participant in the church’s festival, our volunteers were already familiar with the event setup, and many experienced volunteers pitched in […]

AYLUS Syosset hosted its ninth community basketball event of 2026 on November 1 at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. The event began with basic basketball training for participants of all ages from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, followed by a group photo. From 10:00 to 11:00 AM, participants took part in group scrimmages, while younger children could enjoy […]

On Tuesday, October 27th, the Great Neck AYLUS Branch held another successful tutoring session at the Great Neck Station Library. Summer helped students with English grammar, focusing on past and present tense. Xingzhi assisted students with Earth science, reviewing key concepts. Brian worked with students on sixth-grade math through educational games and helped them read […]

Reposted by Daniel Wang Posted by Daniel Wang CCCFC Church hosted its annual Fall Festival this year, attracting thousands of attendees from the community. Two dedicated AYLUS volunteers organized and hosted a cotton candy fundraising booth, bringing smiles to more than 500 children while raising funds for Children’s Hospital. The event was a tremendous success, […]

West Essex Aylus Volunteers attended Livingston Huaxia Chinese School on Saturday, 10/31/2026. Volunteer activity/location: Livingston Huaxia Chinese School (Mount Pleasant Elementary School, Livingston). Activities – Teacher Assistant, helped in the main office to figure out the volunteer tasks, helped with the morning traffic direction, guided the parents and students to find their classroom, ringed the […]

West Essex members Aily Wei and Justin Wang volunteered for the Fall Festival at Reeves Reed Arboretum on 10/18/2026. Volunteers helped out with the event set up, games, crafts, and activities. West Essex members 3 hours: Aily Wei and Justin Wang

San Diego AYLUS Accessibility program plans and organizes events that will support the community of people with disabilities. In collaboration with TMI (Toward Maximum Independence), a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), we will plan and organize impactful events where AYLUS volunteers can make […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang. AYLUS San Diego Branch organized the 32th collection and recycling of used batteries in October 2026. We dropped the batteries to recycle at Staples, where our volunteers collected a total of 2 lbs of used batteries. Scientific researchers have claimed that recycling batteries can save 51.3% of natural resources. The recycling of batteries […]

Chapel Hill Branch Restocks and Maintains the Little Library on October 24, 2026 On October 24, 2026, members of the Chapel Hill Branch continued maintaining the Little Free Library along the Bolin Creek Trail near the Gene Strowd Community Rose Garden. The library provides a variety of gently used books for readers of all ages, […]

On October 24, 2026, members of the Chapel Hill Branch made handmade pillows and origami gifts for the Ronald McDonald House. The donations were meant to bring a little happiness and comfort to children and families going through difficult times. Through this activity, volunteers had a chance to share their creativity and give back to […]

On Sunday, October 25, 2026, AYLUS Chapel Hill members baked cookies for local seniors. The volunteers made the cookies at home and packed them into individual bags. The cookies will be delivered to Meals on Wheels on Monday morning. It was a simple way to give back to the community, and we hope the seniors […]

On Sunday, October 18, 2026, four volunteers from the AYLUS Chapel Hill Branch visited Carol Woods Retirement Community in Chapel Hill to perform live music for residents. The group included a violinist, two pianists, and a flutist. Each volunteer performed individually, sharing a selection of classical music. The residents enjoyed the performances and responded with […]

On October 18, 2026, AYLUS Chapel Hill volunteers turned fabric and paper into thoughtful gifts for patients. Over several hours, they cut and sewed fabric, assembled heart-shaped pillows, and folded origami, putting care and effort into each handmade creation.   The pillows and origami gifts are meant to bring a little extra warmth and cheer […]

On October 3, 2026, AYLUS Chapel Hill members cleaned up Dry Creek Trail and the East Chapel Hill High School (ECHHS) campus. They picked up litter, including plastic bags, food wrappers, and other trash. Their work helped keep the trail and school campus clean for students and community members. Through this activity, the volunteers did […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 10/17/2026, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 79th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All […]

Reported by Max Yang On 10/3/2026, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 78th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. All […]

On November 1, 2026, the AYLUS Roslyn branch volunteered as teacher assistants at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island (CCALI) from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. to assist students and teachers with daily tasks which included schoolwork, preparations, and more to make sure everything was as neat and efficient as possible. The first part […]

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 […]

On Sunday, October 25th, 2026 from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm, 5 AYLUS volunteers from the Roslyn branch attended the annual AHRC walk at Eisenhower Park. As volunteers, our job was to manage the face painting booth, where face paint, stencils, and temporary tattoos were offered. When we first arrived, we put on T-shirts that […]

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 […]

On October 24th, 2026, the AYLUS Roslyn branch volunteered as helpers at the Halloween event for children and families at East Hills Park in Roslyn. The event took place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., but volunteers arrived earlier to prepare everything. We helped set up different activities and attractions, including goodie bags, inflatable bounce […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 106th Beast Academy online class in 2026-2027 was on October 26-November 1, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

On Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 to 5:00, AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Nassau County Mid-Autumn Festival event at Eisenhower Park where volunteers helped children make and receive their own lanterns. We partnered with GRACE and Nassau County Office of Asian American Affairs for the event. The volunteer event was divided into two shifts. […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 105th Beast Academy online class in 2026-2027 was on October 19-October 25, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

The AYLUS Oyster Bay and Roslyn branches worked together to host a STEM workshop at Bryant Library on October 3, 2026. On Saturday, October 3, from 12pm– 4:00 pm, the Aylus members from Oyster Bay Branch, Roslyn branch and Garden City branch volunteered at the Bryant Library to host a STEM workshop event for children […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 104th Beast Academy online class in 2026-2027 was on October 12-October 18, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary and […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 103th Beast Academy online class in 2026-2027 was on October 5-October 11, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

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 […]

Aylus Great Neck Branch Volunteer in Bayard Cutting Arboretum on 10/31/2026 (89th) On 10/31/2026, Aylus volunteers went to Heckscher State Park from 9:30am to 12:30am (3 hours). All the volunteers had different tasks to do. One group of volunteers were removing mugworts and phragmites by either pulling or cutting with a sickle. The other group […]

On November 1st, volunteers from the AYLUS Great Neck Branch went to Steppingstone Park from 10:30 to after the sun set. For the first few hours, the volunteers were helping with the set up, learning and preparing their equipment. The volunteers decided to make the face painting and balloon animals free, with a donation jar […]

On November 2nd, volunteers from AYLUS Great Neck Branch participated in an Accessible Art volunteer activity at Great Neck House from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. (27th) During the activity, we used different color sand to make a 3d painting of the ocean, sunset, and sky. We used different colors to decorate the orange sunset, […]

Reported by QI (Derek) Ying ————————————————————————————————————————————— AYLUS San Diego Committee kicked off the Beast Academy online class in 2020 during the COVID-19 period. During 2025-2026, we continue cooperating with Libraries of Love to raise funds. The 102th Beast Academy online class in 2026-2027 was on September 28-October 4, 2026. Beast Academy is a mathematics program for elementary […]

Reported by Zoe Ying We are helping 92130Cares, a non-profit organization that provides food to low-income families in 92130. Grocery stores are not allowed to remove broken eggs from a carton, so they donate the whole package to 92130Cares. 92130Cares repackages the good eggs into packages of 6, and the donated egg carton will be cut and […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: October 25, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On October 25, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying ages. […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: October 24, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On October 24, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying ages. […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: October 23, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On October 23, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math and Reading. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: October 18, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On October 18, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math and Reading. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: October 17, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On October 17, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for Math and Reading. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying […]

AYLUS Irvine Branch – Activity Report Event: Online Tutoring Program Date: October 16, 2026 Advisor: Erica Tang Branch Leader Submitting Report: Zeyue Zhang Event Description: On October 16, 2026, AYLUS Irvine hosted online tutoring sessions throughout the day for various subjects. Participating members dedicated several hours to providing group instruction to students of varying ages. […]

On Friday October 30, ALYUS Great Neck branch members — Yucheng Fu, Zoe Li, and Isabelle Yang — played sports at the Firefighters Park for the 80th time from 4:30 to 5:30pm. It was a beautiful day with cool weather. Yucheng and Zoe started by pushing Jack on the swing, and Isabelle talked to him […]

On November 1st 2026, the weather was sunny and mild, perfect for an outdoor event. NYC Marathon volunteer event, 3 volunteers were at 14.2 mile from 9:30am until 2:30pm with Misty Mountain Running Club enthusiastically cheer on Misty Mountain runners and runners around the world. We helped hand out water/gatorade. The volunteers also made posters […]

On Sunday, November 1, three volunteers from AYLUS continued their ongoing commitment to the Great Neck Park District Skate School’s Therapeutic Skating Program by providing guidance and support to young skaters at the rink. From 2:15 to 3:15 p.m., each volunteer worked with the skaters to help them learn new skills and practice their techniques. […]

On Saturday, October 17th, members of the Great Neck AYLUS branch hosted an AAPI event for kids at the Great Neck Main Library from 3:45 to 5:00 PM. The activities that were held included story reading plus arts & crafts, with crochet, in addition to paper crafts offered to the kids. To start out the […]

AYLUS Syosset held its ninth community basketball event of 2026 on November 1 at Syosset-Woodbury Community Park. The event started with basic basketball training for participants of all ages from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, followed by a group photo. From 10:00 to 11:00 AM, participants took part in group scrimmages, while younger children could enjoy […]