On December 14, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members returned to their garden work, diving back into the routine of maintaining and nurturing Jacob’s house’s garden. One of the key tasks for the day was hand-pollinating the sponge gourd, ensuring the flowers would yield healthy, abundant fruit. With careful attention, the volunteers gently applied pollen to each […]
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West Essex AYLUS Volunteer Seeing Eye Puppy Raising 12/15/2024-12/21/2024
Aylus West Essex members, Aily Wei and Forest Yang, volunteer to raise Seeing Eye Puppies. They raised and trained their puppies with many commands such as walking, resting, lying down, sitting, and much more. 12/15 Forest Yang(2 hours), Aily Wei(2 hours) 12/16 Forest Yang(2 hours), Aily Wei(1.5 hours) 12/17 Forest Yang(2 hours), Aily Wei(2 hours) […]
Aylus West Essex volunteers attend Livingston Care One Holiday Greeting 12/23/2024
West Essex AYLUS members took Little Sunshine Chorus(whose members are special needs kids) to join the Holiday Greeting Concert at Livingston Care One, providing Little Sunshine members more chances for performing, and AYLUS members performed dancing / singing and flute there. 2 hours – Rena Wang, Yaming Wang, Jessica Hao, Jennie Zhang, Isabelle Ni, Serena […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Organize a Clothing Drive in December, 2024
Riverside County AYLUS organized a clothing drive to support those in need, especially during the colder winter months when access to warm clothing is essential. For this, members cleaned out their closets and reached out to family and friends for donations. The clothes were then carefully sorted through to ensure that the clothes were in […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Presents 7th “Save a Life” Youth Benefit Concert Video for First Responders in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted its 7th “Save a Life” Youth Benefit Concert in the Large Chapel at Fellowship Deaconry (3575 Valley Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920), from 10 am to 6 pm. Starting in December 2018, GPA members have hosted over 220 Save a Life events […]
East Pittsburgh Aylus Branch Helps Pack Gift Bags For The Homeless
On Sunday, December 22nd, 3 East Pittsburgh Aylus Members packed dozens of bags with the help of another group. Each bag contained essentials such as water, snacks, and warm accessories, which will be distributed to those in need. Volunteers: Josh Chen, Evan Chen, Eliot Chen (1 hour each)
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Promote Birthday Service Fundraiser on December 22, 2024
On Sunday, December 22, the youth volunteers of AYLUS Pearland attended a birthday party celebrating twins to spread joy as well as raise money. They transformed the celebration into an exciting event by providing face painting and balloon twisting for the young guests. AYLUS volunteers skillfully painted intricate designs on children’s faces and brought their […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Branch Hosted a Food Drive for Local Neighborhood Center December 16, 2024
November 18 and December 8, 2024, 2024, AYLUS Pearland ran a successful food drive aimed at assisting local residents. During the collecting period, volunteers gathered unopened and unexpired dry and canned goods, which were dropped off at various designated collection points across Pearland. On Monday, December 16, members of the organization delivered the collected items […]
Houston Branch Volunteers at Brookwood Community on December 7th, 2024
On December 7th, the AYLUS Houston branch volunteered with Brookwood Community, a place dedicated to allowing adults with disabilities to take part in meaningful work and foster an environment that allows for a sense of belonging. Specifically, volunteers took part in helping the Brookwood Community Open House Play to run as smoothly as possible. Our […]
West Essex AYLUS – Snack Sale Table Volunteering for Fencing Quad Competition at LHS – 12/21/2024
On December 21st, 2024, West Essex AYLUS members hosted a snack station for the Fencing Quad Competition at Livingston High School. Girls and boys varsity teams from four New Jersey high schools participated in the event. West Essex Members: Vivian Zheng (4.5 hours), Alyssa Zhang (4 hours), William Sun (2.5 hours), Hannah Hong (2.5 hours), […]
West Essex AYLUS LYCS Annual Toy Drive 12/16/24
West Essex AYLUS Members collected wrapping paper and toys to LYCS(Livingston Youth & Community Service). These wrapping papers and toys are sure to bring joy to children during the holiday season! Members: 1 hour: Gabriel Au, Jeremiah Au, Kailey Kwan, Orion Lee, Zoe Leung, Yichen Tang, Andrew Zhou
West Essex Aylus Volunteers at martial arts class for Children on 12/16/24 and 12/18/24
West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, and Zoe Leung, volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 12/16/24 and 12/18/24. Volunteers coordinated and helped with teaching, warming up, Taekwondo forms, nunchucks, and sparring footwork, so participants who are between 6-15 years old can increase their martial art skills. West Essex members: 12/16/24: Zoe leung(1 hour) […]
Slam n Splash (#139): Pearland Branch Community Tennis Class (#69) December 22, 2024
On the afternoon of December 22, AYLUS volunteers concluded their fall semester tennis class with an engaging session. Students were grouped by skill level and started with a dynamic warm-up to build energy and excitement. Throughout the class, they worked on drills to sharpen their forehand and backhand techniques while also being introduced to the […]
Youth Entrepreneur: Pearland Volunteers Organize Fundraising Booth at Town Center Vendor Fair on December 21, 2024
Pearland volunteers gathered early on the morning of December 21, 2024, at Town Center to set up a booth promoting the Light and Salt Association (LSA)’s free healthcare and benefits application services, as well as fundraising for the City’s second inclusive park. Volunteers skillfully crafted balloon animals to draw attention, distributed LSA flyers, and sold […]
Plant a Tree and Spread the Green Initiative #41 Dec 22, 2024
Planted 2 Mulberry trees at Memorial Park to support Reforestation effort of Sugar Land parks.
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (78th) in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local libraries, such as the Summit Free Public Library, West Windsor Public Library, Montgomery Public Library, Plainsboro Public Library, Livingston Public Library, and more. BECOME A VOLUNTEER: HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Library Programs (teaching Chess, tutoring, etc.) Book sorting (categorize […]
Fullerton Branch Members Help distribute food at St. Vincent De Paul Pantry at (12/21/24)
On December 21, 2024, AYLUS Fullerton Branch members helped distribute and load food at the St. Vincent De Paul Pantry. They aided with several tasks including distributing, breaking down boxes, and packaging food. They aided over 100 families in the Fullerton Area. TOTAL HOURS Eric Wei, David Li, Michelle Li, Daisy Wei, Xinyao Ju, […]
AYLUS Great Neck Branch Tutoring Week 44( 12/17/2024,12/19/2024)
On 12/17/2024, Aylus Great Neck held another tutoring session at the local Great Neck Station Library. We met in the main room there at 6:00PM. We had many students who wanted to learn a variety of knowledge from our volunteers. Xingzhi Li helped his student learn the history of math and helped the student read […]
San Diego Branch helped a neighbor organization — Hong Wu Golden Dragon Academy — to deliver donated sneakers
Reported by Andrew Zhou On December 21, three AYLUS members assisted the neighboring organization, Hong Wu Golden Dragon Academy, in delivering donated sneakers to FedEx. Together, they transported 38 bags containing approximately 300 pairs of gently used sneakers. The following three AYLUS members participated in this event, and each got 1 volunteer hour: Andrew Zhou, […]
AYLUS Auburn Branch Helped Cleanup for Food Truck Friday on December 21, 2024
On December 21st, 2024, the AYLUS Auburn Branch helped clean up after Food Truck Friday. Food Truck Friday is an award-winning event of the Opelika Chamber. It is hosted in downtown Opelika on various Friday nights throughout the year, and attracts food trucks, live music, vendors, and thousands of visitors who dine, drink, and enjoy […]
San Diego Branch hosts the 52th Smiling Stars Reading program on December 21, 2024
Reported by Andrew Zhou 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 Roslyn Helps The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County at the Bayville Care Center (11th) on December 22nd, 2024
On Sunday, December 22nd, from 10:30 to 1:30, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch had a very special visit to the CPNassau Bayville location for the Holidays! We had a very big surprise for the staff and the residents. Bayville is a large intermediate care facility run by CPNasau with the goal of providing care for […]
Greater Tulsa Branch Performs Music at Covenant Living Retirement Community on Dec. 21st, 2024
Reported by Kaiting Hsu On Saturday, December 21st, 23 members of the AYLUS Greater Tulsa branch performed music at Covenant Living Retirement Community. Our program consisted of choir songs, violin, piano, clarinet, and flute solos, as well as a saxophone duet and band group music. We played a mix of classical pieces, modern songs, and […]
Aylus Greater Triangle volunteers donates toys and clothes to the local Donation Center on 12-22-2024
On 12-22-2024, our branch volunteers collect various donated items, including winter clothing, shoes, toiletries, household goods, and the toys we collected for needy kids, and deliver them to local donation centers. The gathered clothing and toys will benefit those facing economic hardship, homelessness, and other difficulties, significantly impacting the lives of individuals in […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Presents 7th “Save a Life” Youth Benefit Arts Show Video in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted its 7th “Save a Life” Youth Benefit Arts Show in the Large Chapel at Fellowship Deaconry (3575 Valley Rd, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920), from 10 am to 6 pm. Starting in December 2018, GPA members have hosted over 220 Save a Life […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (231st) in December 2024
In December 2024, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its conservation, a continuing effort for the GPA students to put their influence on the local community since 2018. GPA conservationists collect watershed samples, donate foods & clothes, recycle plastic bags & batteries, pick up trash at nearby parks and trails, […]
AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Volunteer Community Autumn Marathon Read Aloud 12/21/2024
AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts Autumn Reading Marathon, Kicking Off World Read Aloud Day, Cary, NC – This summer Reading Marathon was successfully concluded with the praise of many participants. To welcome more participants, we will launch more reading activities that cater to different interests and styles. There are history and culture, celebrity […]
Farming Branch Volunteers at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center 12/20/24
Reported By: Ryan Wang On 12/20/2024, the AYLUS Farmington Branch hosted a holiday performance at the Holiday Farmington Senior Center. More than 10 student volunteers delivered a thoughtfully prepared program featuring singing, as well as cello, piano, and guitar performances. The event was warmly received by the senior citizens. Audrey Wang: 2 Hours Ryan Wang: […]
Event 33: Spreading Warmth and Joy- Holiday Textile Donation for Helping Hands NPO in December 2024
The Aylus Morris Branch collected an impressive variety of textiles and holiday items for their drive, which were delivered to Helping Hands on December 19th and 20th at 3 PM each day. The donations included 16 pieces of bedding sheets, 12 winter coats, 2 bags of Christmas plates, and 4 Christmas table toppers. These contributions […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Local Students through Interfaith RISE (102nd) in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) National Empowerment Education Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help local students through a network with Interfaith RISE. AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or high school […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Art Therapy Initiative-Supporting Diabetes Children (13th) in December 2024
In December, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) collaborated with Sunrose Arts & Photography (80 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940) for a fun art & craft sale event as part of GPA Art Therapy Initiative, raising funds to support diabetes children of low-income families. Sunrose Arts & Photography Sunrose is a […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Hosted Craft Handmade Pet Toys for Local Plano Animal Shelter on December 15th 2024
Reported by Jenni Lin Posted by Jenny Wang On December 15th, 11 volunteers (both youth and adults) came together in one of the volunteer’s household to craft handmade pet toys for the local Plano animal shelter. Four of the volunteers were newcomers, and were taught how to craft the toys by learning, working with, and […]
AYLUS Frisco & Plano: AGAPE Special Needs Program on Dec 21, 2024
Reported by Amelia Kuo Posted by Karen Li This morning, our team of AYLUS members volunteered at the AGAPE Special Needs Program. This week is the last week of 2024 of the AGAPE Program. There were many celebrations and happy memories, including dancing, games, and coloring. The cookies that were baked the day before were […]
AYLUS Frisco and Plano Branch: Baking Cookies for AGAPE Special Needs Program on Dec 20 2024
Reported by Amelia Kuo Posted by Karen Li Today, our group of AYLUS volunteers baked chocolate chips and M&M cookies for the AGAPE Special Needs Program that will be occurring the next day. The process included baking and packaging. The end result turned out to be very creative and gave a homemade feeling. These cookies will […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Volunteering at FMSC on Dec 20 2024
Reported by Gary Ma Posted by Karen Li On Dec 20,two members of AYLUS and two parents participated in a Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) packing session. This was pretty straightforward as the non profit organization, FMSC already had everything set up and all we had to do was basically show up. We started off […]
San Diego Branch hosted the 2nd Pacific Highlands Ranch Library bookstore event on Dec. 21, 2024
Reported by Andrew Zhou 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 Bridgewater Volunteers at Raritan Food Pantry (12/21/24)
On December 21, 2024, volunteers from AYLUS Bridgewater branch went to the Raritan Food Pantry to help with food distribution and support our local community. Volunteers: Hannah Diao, Sarah Diao, Annabelle Wong, Angela Gong (3h each)
Greater Princeton AYLUS Serves at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum (50th) in December 2024
In December, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Summit Reeves-Reed Arboretum (165 Hobart Ave, Summit, NJ 07901). Volunteers are essential to the mission of Reeves-Reed Arboretum and are one of the greatest strengths of our organization. They provide vital support in the gardens and make special events and festivals possible. […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps Clean Up Local Park (44th) (12/21/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On December 21st 2024, Murrieta AYLUS conducted a park clean up. The volunteers split up at the start and cleaned along the sidewalks, gathering up various candy wrappers and plastic bits and bagging them. After meeting at the opposite end, they scanned across the grass to find more bits of […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps STAT Horse Sanctuary (28th) (12/21/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On December 21st 2024, Murrieta AYLUS volunteered at the STAT Horse Sanctuary. Starting with one of the skittish horse’s stalls, they made sure to keep a safe distance and cleaned along the main areas. Afterwards, they made their rounds to the other horse stalls in the area, shoveling each stall […]