On April 21st, 2024, Andrew Zhong, from AYLUS Chapel Hill, picked up non-disposable waste near the Mills Spring Greenway with parent supervision. Although it was raining and the trail was wet, they were still able to collect one trash bag of litter. Andrew hopes that their efforts will motivate others to contribute to making the […]
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Chapel Hill Branch Hosts Concert at Carol Woods Seniors Living Center on Apr 21, 2024
Last Sunday, April 21st, our AYLUS Chapel Hill members had a spring concert at the Carol Woods Community Center. It was great spending time with the seniors again. We played both old and new songs, and the seniors liked our music. They always greet us warmly and talk with us before and after the concert. […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Sorting 1000+ donated K-6 books for 4th African Library Project on April 20th 2024
Reported by Jenny Wang On April 20th, 2024, African Library team members of the AYLUS Frisco-Plano branch sorted more than one thousand K-6 books into three reading levels, preK-1.2-4 and 5-6 grades. The books will be shipped to build a community library in Ghana. Over one thousand books were carefully and individually sorted and counted. […]
Upper Manhattan Branch Conducts a Litter Removal Event at Whitney Pond Park on April 22
On April 22nd, Richard Xu and Mark Li embarked on a meaningful journey of environmental stewardship at Whitney Pond Park. Their dedication to preserving the natural beauty of this cherished park was evident as they spent hours clearing plastic bottles, socks, plastic wrappers, plastic bags, and other litter from various locations, including a crucial cleanup […]
Upper Manhattan Branch hosts a cleanup event at Alley Pond Environmental Center on April 22
On April 22nd, Richard Xu and Mark Li dedicated their time and effort to a noble cause at the Alley Pond Environmental Center. Their mission was clear: to preserve the integrity of this natural sanctuary by clearing trash from the trail. Over the course of two hours, their commitment to environmental stewardship shone brightly as […]
The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Garvies Point Preserve to help clean up the hiking trails
The AYLUS Dix Hills Branch volunteers at Garvies Point Preserve to help clean up the hiking trails. Volunteers brought along trash bags, trash grabbers and gloves as they hiked along the trails, and cleaned up the area without disturbing the natural environment there. While walking along the mile long trail, various items were found, including […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered at local Chinese Language School on November 17th, 2023
On November 17, 2023, AYLUS members, Eason Wang and Henry Wang volunteered at the Ohio Chinese Academy School. They helped set up tables and chairs in the hallways and taught students how to play chess, explaining ladder checkmate with two rooks. Afterwards, volunteers took the students to the field to play soccer. At the end […]
Columbus Branch Made and Donated Handmade Bracelets and Money to Engineer without Borders – OSU chapter on April 24th, 2024
On 04/24/24, Columbus branch made and donated 27 handmade bracelets to Engineers Without Borders (EWB). These handmade bracelets were quality-controlled and selected by volunteers to make sure they had adjustable wrist strings, ceramic beads or flower knots, and good overall quality. The branch also donated $50 that members were able to fundraising through bookmark, book, […]
Columbus Branch Volunteered to Prepare AYLUS T shirts to 7 branches in 9 boxes on April 24th, 2024
This is a one-person project approved by national AYLUS. Columbus branch volunteers, Brenna Li assisted AYLUS board of director, Dakun Wang, in packing and shipment of 84 AYLUS T shirts to 7 branches in 9 boxes on April 24th, 2024. Volunteer Brenna Li, assembled the USPS shipping boxes and prepared the address and recipient labels, […]
Columbus Branch Held a In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on April 25th, 2024
On April 25th, 2024, members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch held an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2023/2024 school year at the Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the national church residences and serves low income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS Columbus members helped 3 middle school students with […]
Columbus Branch Held a In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on April 18th, 2024
On April 18th, 2024, members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch held an in-person weekly tutoring session for the 2023/2024 school year at the Abbey Church Village in Dublin, Ohio. This community is part of the national church residences and serves low income families, including new immigrant families. AYLUS Columbus members helped 3 middle school students with […]
AYLUS San Clemente Brach Members Helped at Beach Trash Pick Up on April 21, 2024
On April 21,2024 from 2pm to 5pm, three members of AYLUS San Clemente Branch volunteered at Beach Trash Pick Up event at San Clemente Beach. Our members started from San Clemente Pier, along the way, they picked up bottles, food container, plastics, and even pizza box! At the end, they were able to collect 3 […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Collaborates With Bridges From Borders – 9/29/23
Members of the Greater Buffalo branch are proud to help immigrants and refugees 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. At each practice, volunteers mastered their two pieces that teach […]
Lexington Branch in Patriots’ Day Parade to Raise Funds (4/15/2024)
The AYLUS Lexington Branch participated in the 2024 Lexington Patriots’ Day parade and fundraised for the Dana Farber Cancer Research Institute and the Jimmy Fund. Reported by Michael Feng On Monday, April 15, 2024, AYLUS Lexington Branch participated in the Annual Lexington Patriots’ Day parade. The annual Lexington Patriots’ Day Parade occurs to pay […]
Pearland Branch Collected Eclipse Glasses and Sent to Latin America Children on April 23, 2024
On April 8, 2024, a spectacular total eclipse graced the skies across the United States, offering Texans a prime vantage point for observation. Many residents eagerly equipped themselves with special glasses to witness the awe-inspiring event. However, after the eclipse passed, these glasses were rendered redundant as the next total eclipse was not expected for […]
Pearland Branch Hosted a Food Drive for Local Neighborhood Center April 23, 2024
Between April 8 and April 21, 2024, AYLUS Pearland spearheaded a food drive to aid Pearland’s local community. Volunteers diligently gathered unopened and unexpired dry and canned goods, depositing them at specified drop-off points. On April 23rd, a group of volunteers consolidated all donations and transported them to the Pearland Neighborhood Center (PNC) for distribution […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Gemstone Bracelets Making Event For Future Fundraiser on April 21st 2024
Reported by Karen Li Posted by Jenny Wang Today, on April 21st, we made bracelets to prepare for three big fundraising events in May: Plano Asian Festival, TMMTD, and McKinney Public Library’s East & West Fest. Since this was the first time for most of us to meet each other, we started off the event […]
AYLUS Roslyn Brings Joy to Intellectually Disabled Adults at Bayville (4th) on April 22th, 2024
On Sunday, April 22th, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch visited the CP Nassau residents at their Bayville location. This location provides care for individuals with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. When we arrived at the care facility, it was heartwarming to hear that some of the residents remembered us from the last visit and showed their excitement […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Local Senior Center (55th) ( 4/21/2024)
Reported by Jessica Lu : On April 21st, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped their local senior center. Members signed in first before heading to their places. At the ice cream parlor, members helped open a new carton of ice cream and then started to set up. They made sure to clean their hands and wear […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Keep Local Parks Clean on April 21st, 2024
On April 21st, 2024 several members of the RCA branch got together for another park cleanup event. The members met at 2 different locations to clean up their neighborhood park. The group received praise from the locals who thanked them for helping keeping the community clean. Some kids and adults seem to carelessly throw away […]