On November 23, 2024, volunteers from Pearland led a vibrant session of Bucket Drumming for All at GiGi’s Playhouse Houston, a Down Syndrome Achievement Center. This initiative emphasizes inclusivity through creative and engaging activities. Event Highlights: Activity: Participants and volunteers came together to explore rhythm, teamwork, and creativity through bucket drumming. Each lesson was designed to build coordination, […]
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SMILE 4 Special Needs (#191): Pearland Volunteers Support SMILE Wonder Kids Katy Program on November 23, 2024
On the morning of November 23, 2024, Pearland volunteers joined individuals with special needs at the inaugural SMILE Wonder Kids event in Katy. This program builds on the success of the SMILE Inclusive Play & Learn series and was developed collaboratively by LSA and Hummingbird Community Outreach. SMILE Wonder Kids is a semi-structured program led […]
Greater Triangle Branch Volunteers at Cary Learning Academy as teacher assistants on 11-23-2024
On Nov. 23, Chenyue and Yiran went to the CLA to do a weekly project as TAs. They finished tasks very well, including directing the students to the specific rooms, dispatching study material to all classes, cleaning up after the classes, and helping them with questions. They helped to regulate the students in the hallway […]
AYLUS Greater Memphis Volunteers at Local Nursing Home On 11/09 and 11/16
On November 9, 2024, and November 16, 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch members brought joy and companionship to elders at a local nursing home by playing games and engaging in meaningful interactions. These visits provided residents with entertainment and opportunities for connection, showcasing the volunteers’ commitment to serving their community. November 9, 2024 The following […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Volunteer to Support the American Cancer Society on November 16th, 2024
On November 16th, 2024, two members of our branch volunteered at the Discovery Shop, which supports the American Cancer Society through proceeds from donated items. During their shift, they efficiently wrapped delicate Christmas items to ensure their safe handling. They provided customers with clothing suggestions, assisted in carrying heavy purchases to vehicles, and reorganized clothing […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Perform at a Local Senior Home on November 15th, 2024
On November 15th, 2024, several RCA members, joined by friends, collaborated to organize and perform a heartfelt concert for the elderly. Bringing joy and uplifting spirits among seniors has always been a central focus of our branch’s mission. Seeing their smiles and happiness made the experience incredibly rewarding. The branch is planning on giving a […]
Riverside County AYLUS Members Draw Handmade Cards for Seniors on November 13 and 15, 2024
For the recent concert at the senior home, Sophie Chung and Michael Brown, created handmade Thanksgiving cards, which were distributed to the residents during a concert. The seniors thoroughly enjoyed their musical performances and were pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful cards. This gesture brought smiles to their faces, and they expressed heartfelt gratitude to the […]
AYLUS Tri-Valley at Fertile Groundworks
On Saturday November 16, members gathered at Fertile Groundworks to help out. Volunteers helped plant cabbages, onions, and garlic, and prepare garden beds. Everyone learned something new and gained a new experience! We cannot wait to get gardening again! Thanks to our volunteers: Nicole Sun (3 hours) Annie Liu (3 hours) Hoang Mai Anh Le […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on November 17th 2024
Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of November 17th, 2024, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a Loops For Love crochet event. Many members got started crocheting their hats right away because they were already knowledgeable about what to do. Newer members received […]
AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers with Grace Klein (November 23, 2024)
The AYLUS Birmingham Branch partnered with Grace Klein, an organization dedicated to sharing resources for the purpose of building relationships to ignite restoration of individuals, families, and communities. Grace Klein holds drive-thru sites to fight food insecurities and provides a variety of other resources for families, including baby products as well as school supplies for […]
Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on November 10th 2024
Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of November 10th, 2024, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a crochet event for the Loops For Love Project. The volunteers were already familiar with how to crochet a hat, so they got straight to work. After […]
AYLUS Birmingham Branch Volunteers at the Alabama Asian Cultures Winter Festival (November 17, 2024)
On November 17, the AYLUS Birmingham Branch assisted in setting up for the Alabama Asian Cultures Winter Festival. Members helped serve traditional chinese food, selling dumplings and other various items. They also ran an informational table about chinese culture, and helped with overall set up and clean up of the event. Thank you to the […]
AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch Crochet Hats For Loops For Love Project on November 3rd 2024
Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of November 3rd, 2024, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at Lexington County for a crochet event for the Loops For Love Project. Lots of new members had not crocheted before, so some senior members taught them the basics of crochet. The members […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Crafts for Hope (19th) in November 2024
Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued the Crafts for Hope program to support cancer patients. Since June 2024, GPA participants have learned how to crochet chemo hats for cancer patients. No previous experience needed. Limited materials provided. For our project, […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Volunteers at 12th Annual Mercer County Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot (4th) in November 2024
In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) members volunteered at the 2024 Mercer County Turkey Trot 5K Run/One-Mile Walk hosted at Mc Caffrey’s (335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550) and in the West Picnic Area (Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ 08550). The Annual Mercer County Turkey Trot […]
Columbus Branch Performance Music at the Senior Star Dublin Retirement Village on November 10th, 2024
On Sunday, November 10th, volunteers from the AYLUS Columbus Branch returned to the Senior Star at the Dublin Retirement Village. Volunteers played music on the saxophone and piano. The residents had been looking forward to seeing the performers again and enjoyed the performance greatly. Volunteer Hours: 1.5 Hours: Ayden He 1 Hour: Vincent Li, Eric Hong, […]
AYLUS Greater Triangle “Open Sky Book Club” Volunteer Community Autumn Marathon Read Aloud 11/23/2024
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 speeches, […]
Murrieta AYLUS Lends a Hand to The Little Garden of Hope Project (46th) (11/23/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 23rd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS lends a hand to the Jacob’s House garden project. The volunteers started with giving a once over and weeding out some of the growth near the peppers and lettuce, inspecting the plants for bugs and checking over their health. Watering the plants carefully at […]
Murrieta AYLUS Helps STAT Horse Sanctuary (27th) (11/23/2024)
Reported by Adora Xiao : On November 23rd, 2024, Murrieta AYLUS members helped at the STAT horse sanctuary. Arriving and meeting some of the new horses, the volunteers got to work cleaning out the stalls. Sifting through the dirt to shovel all the waste and scoop it into wheelbarrows, the volunteers took turns dumping out […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Local Brown Bag Ministry on November 23, 2024
On November 23rd, 2024, 3 members of the AYLUS Morrisville Branch volunteered at the Brown Bag Ministry in Apex. We made sandwiches for local low-income families. In addition, we also assembled food bags with sandwiches, snacks, and sweets. This is a great way to give back to the community. Volunteers: Annika Liu (2 hours) Lexi […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Community Food Bank Food Pantry and Thrifty Stores (147th) in November 2024
In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers continued to help our local community at Community Food Bank of New Jersey (31 Evans Terminal Road #1, Hillside, NJ 07205), Mercer Street Friends Food Bank (824 Silvia Street, Ewing, NJ 08628), Princeton Community Kitchen for Low-Income Families, and Rise Food Pantry […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community First Responders (33rd) at Plainsboro Rescue Squad in November 2024
In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. The Plainsboro Rescue […]
West Essex AYLUS – Volunteers for LifeTown 5K-Run on 11/3/2024
On Nov. 3rd 2024, West Essex members volunteered at LifeTown Friendship Circle Walk at LifeTown, 10 Microlab Road, Livingston NJ LifeTown is a 53,000 square foot fully inclusive and accessible center where everyone celebrates and experiences life together. It offers a myriad of opportunities for recreation, education and therapeutic play aimed at providing a comprehensive […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Continues Conservation Efforts (225th) in November 2024
In November 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 donated foods & clothes, recycle plastic bags & batteries, pick up trash at nearby parks and trails, and have […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Helps Refugee Students through Interfaith RISE (97th) in November 2024
In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) Empowerment Committee Chair Xing Liao continued hosting a free tutoring program at 19 S 2nd Street, Highland Park, to help Turkish and Syrian refugee family students through a network with Interfaith RISE. AYLUS has scheduled this Free Tutoring for any elementary, middle, or […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community First Responders (32nd) at Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad in November 2024
In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. The Princeton First […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Plays Music for Healing (3rd) in November 2024
In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued the program Music for Healing to help local children with special needs. GPA volunteers host biweekly concerts at the Pillar Care Continuum of an elementary school, a special education organization in Livingston, New Jersey. GPA Musicians & Volunteers (11/22, 3:30-5:30 pm, 2 […]
AYLUS Oakland Gardens cleans up Lawrence Triangle (11/16/2024)
This is the 131st event held by AYLUS Oakland Gardens, on Saturday November 16th 2024 from 8:40 to 12:10. In honor of Veteran’s day, we partnered with Maureen and Ada to clean up the Lawrence Triangle, additionally we put up an American flag in front of the Triangle. Before we began the clean up, Maureen […]
SMILE 4 Special Needs (#190): Pearland Volunteers Develop Curriculum for Monthly Wonder Kids Event on November 19, 2024
Pearland volunteers participated in a workshop to design the curriculum for SMILE Wonder Kids, a new monthly inclusive program for individuals with special needs. This program builds upon the success of the previous SMILE Inclusive Play & Learn, incorporating more structured training within a fun, play-based environment. The session, led by Sharon Cheng, Director of LSA’s Special […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Bring Dragon Dance to Old Pearland Farmers’ Market on November 16 2024
On November 16, 2024, Pearland volunteers delighted visitors at the Old Pearland Farmers’ Market with a vibrant Dragon Dance performance. The volunteers gathered at the market early in the morning to assemble the dragon and prepare for the show. Their performance began in the open space outside the market pavilion, where the lively dance captivated […]
City and Neighbor Support: Pearland Volunteers Support Dawson Dash Charity Run on November 16, 2024
Pearland volunteers supported Dawson Dash Charity Run on 11/16, 2024 to raise funds for Dawson High School PTA. This is the third consecutive year that the Pearland branch supports this event. In the early morning, volunteers delivered water to the finish line and set up a booth in the gym to give away sticker sheets […]
Fullerton Branch Members Tutoring Kids Coding at (11/17/24)
On November 17, 2024, Fullerton Branch members tutored kids ranging from 5th to 6th graders in Coding. They were able to teach the kids the fundamental basics for coding. TOTAL HOURS David Li, Eric Wei: 4 Hours
Fullerton Branch Members Help distribute food at St. Vincent De Paul Pantry at (11/16/24)
On November 16, 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, Daisy Wei, Yun wen Zhang, Xinyi Ju, Xinyao Ju, […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Volunteers in Local Libraries (74th) in November 2024
In November, 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 […]
AYLUS Lake Washington Branch hosted 2024 Fall Scratch Coding Camp (Week8) on Nov.17,2024(#11)
Lake Washington Branch The AYLUS Lake Washington Branch Coding Club Project Team hosted an online intermediate scratch session on November 17, 2024, marking the eighth class in the 10-week series for the 2024 Fall Scratch Coding Camp. (Week 8: Make a tank game) Starting this week, we will add more one-on-one time for each student. […]
Columbus Branch Held an In-Person Tutoring session at Abbey Church Village on November 20th, 2024
On November 20th, 2024, three members of the AYLUS-Columbus branch, Brenna Li, Estella Li, and Maggie Zhang, held an in-person weekly tutoring session 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 4 elementary, and […]
Greater Princeton & Far Beyond AYLUS Supports Community First Responders (31st) at Montgomery Fire Department in November 2024
In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its holiday greeting event to first aid and rescue squads, firefighters, police officers, and so many real heroes in our community, who sacrifice a lot to save lives, and deserve our honor and respect, especially in this holiday season. Montgomery Township Vol. […]
AYLUS Roslyn helps out at a School of CCA of Long island (62) on November 17th, 2024
On Sunday, November 17th, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Chinese School of the Long Island Chinese Cultural Association from 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm. The volunteers worked as teacher assistants (TAs) and helped the children with various assignments and activities. A s teacher assistants, we helped to lessen the workload of the teacher […]
GreenvilleNC branch tutored at Wellcome Middle School (11-19-2024)
Volunteers from the GreenvilleNC branch, along with volunteers from Pitt Community College and East Carolina University, tutored students at Wellcome Middle School this afternoon. The tutors assisted the students with classroom assignments, homework, and reviewed fundamental concepts in English, math, and science. It was a productive session for the middle schoolers. Volunteers and serve times: […]
Greater Buffalo Branch Tutors MOEMS Online Class (11/17/2024)
On November 17 2024, a member of AYLUS tutored a class to prepare for the MoEMS math competition. The class covered concepts that are needed to solve past MoEMS problems. Volunteers: Annie Jiang (1.5 hours)