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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 […]

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 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 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]