AYLUS Rancho Santa Margarita branch members volunteered at the PEACE Farm in Saddleback on October 5th. Four shows up to help out. The main task that assigned to the participant was planting and working at the garden. Ethan Zhang 2 hour Matthew Zhang 2 hour Danny Wang 2 hour             […]

On February 22, 2025, AYLUS-Chapel Hill volunteers donated handmade heart pillows to the Ronald McDonald House in Chapel Hill. This non-profit organization supports families of children, many from out of town, who are receiving treatment at UNC hospitals. The donation was warmly received, with the staff expressing sincere gratitude for our support. Starting with our […]

Reported by Karen Zhou Posted by Karen Zhou On February 23rd, we gathered at the Cypress Meadow Clubhouse in Allen, TX, to create pet toys from old clothes for the cats and dogs at the local animal shelter. Since two of our volunteers were new to this activity, Karen Zhou started by teaching them the […]

On the afternoon of February 23 and 24th, members of the AYLUS Morris Branch carried out their monthly donation to the Helping Hands Family Center, located at the local Presbyterian Church in Chatham, NJ. This month, their efforts contributed to the collection of 51 pounds of canned soups, crackers, and pasta, generously donated by local […]

In February, 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 […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) members worked together again to promote youth volunteerism among nearby students and to dress up new AYLUS memberships with our home-printed cardinal red uniforms. This project is to encourage GPA members to use their talents in all kinds of crafting and arts to […]

  On Feb.23, 2025, three volunteers visited the Greenway to maintain our adopted trail. They picked up trash that spread around the bushes and trimmed the branches that may hurt people exercising on the trail. The weather was cold, but our volunteers felt warm after cleaning up the Greenway and seeing people enjoy their time […]

  AYLUS Open Sky Book Club Hosts 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, […]

On Friday, Febuary 7th, from 3-5PM, the Chatham Aylus Branch helped the Library of the Chathams prepare, clean up, and manage the granola fruit cup activity. Two Hours: Emily Kelley Lilah Nydam Ryan Klepper Hawi Ondondo Michael Lin Spencer Mathews  

On Friday, February 21st, from 3 to 5 PM, the Chatham Aylus Branch helped the Library of the Chathams prepare, clean up, and manage the bagel-bite pizza activity. Two Hours: Kevin Wang Lilah Nydam Hannah Huang Leon Wang

On Friday, January 10th, from 3-5PM, the Chatham Aylus Branch helped the Library of the Chathams prepare, clean up, and manage the granola fruit cup activity. Two Hours: Kevin Wang Emily Kelley Lilah Nydam Sabrina Wang Hassun Khan Shashwat Chakraborty Weijie

Once again, on Febuary 17th, 2025, 26 Forsyth County AYLUS chapter members partnered with BioCure, a local student-led organization, and Keep Forsyth County Beautiful for a large-scale roadside cleanup event. This time, 2 long sections of roadside were targerted for cleanup: either side of Bethelview Road. The event was from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, […]

In February, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted the Crafts for Hope program to support cancer patients. Caring For Others One Stitch At A Time. 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, […]

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 […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou On February 22, 2025, AYLUS collaborated with the Girl Scouts and Cal Martial Hearts to host the 5th Kids Flea Market. The market featured a total of 30 sites, with AYLUS occupying two of them.  Volunteers diligently set up our sites and sold a variety of items including books, clothes, art […]

Reported by Eric Li On February 21, 2025, AYLUS San Diego Branch run the volunteer event at San Diego Food Bank. Since its establishment in 1977, the San Diego Food Bank is on a mission to connect every person facing hunger with nutritious meals by maximizing food rescue. The San Diego Food Bank provides meals […]

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 […]

During the month of February, volunteers who were part of the Aylus Raritan Valley Branch held a food drive for the Replenish organization. Replenish is an organization that strives to help prevent hunger in various communities. Each member brought in 15 items, resulting in a grand total of 75 items! Everyone who participated showed their […]

In February, 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. […]

In February, 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 […]

In February, 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 […]

  On Feb.22, 2025,  Greater Triangle Branch volunteers worked as teacher assistants at Cary Learning Academy. We were assigned different classes to help younger students with Math, English, and Lego Design. Volunteers prepared materials the teacher would need in class, helped the kids with their questions during the class, and cleaned up the classroom afterward. […]

In February 2025, 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, […]

In February, 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 […]

2/19 PS2 Lunar New Year Celebration Location:122 Henry St, New York, NY 10002 AYLUS Great Neck volunteered at a Lunar New Year celebration at PS2 along with other volunteers. Volunteers arrived early to help set up and get ready for the main event. The celebration was spilt into two part, the first part was the […]

In February 2025, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) called its members to collect gently used sporting shoes, school supplies, and medicines for Senegal children, as well as assisting an Africa Cries Out medical service team to provide local people much needed healthcare services. Africa Cries Out was birthed through the […]

Reported by Deyang Liu Posted by Jenny Wang On the afternoon of February 15th, we gathered at the Village of White Rock Creek for a pet toy crafting session. Each of our volunteers brought clean, pure cotton clothing, cut them into strips, and wove them into pet supplies. Although there were only four participants in […]

Reported by Tianlu Zhou Posted by Jenny Wang On February 9th, ARTS IN ACTION AYLUS Group hosted a meaningful “Busy Book” volunteer event at 7605 S Ballantrae Dr, McKinney, TX, led by Tianlu Zhou. Eight volunteers gathered to create 50 hand-crafted Busy Books—interactive books and coloring pages designed to bring joy and comfort to children […]

On February 15, 2025, youth volunteers from the AYLUS Rancho Cucamonga Branch gathered at the ALFC Generosity Center in Rancho Cucamonga for another impactful day of community service. United by a shared commitment to helping others, the volunteers arrived early in the morning, eager to dedicate their time and effort to supporting families in need. […]

Reported By Charlotte Chen Posted By Charlotte Chen On the morning of February 16th, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch volunteers gathered at the Lexington County clubhouse for a volunteer event for the Loops For Love Project. Some new volunteers learned how to crochet hats from the older volunteers and managed to make decent progress […]

On February 15 2025, members of AYLUS worked with the local soup of the kitchen to help and serve lunch for local homeless and low income family. The volunteers worked in the kitchen, served lunch and played music for the local community. Volunteers: 3.5 hours: Grace Wang, Sophia Cong 4.5 hours: Emma Zhang, Muling Lu, […]

On February 16, 2025, 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. David Li, Eric Wei:  4 Hours

On February 15, 2025, 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, Ren zhi Pei, David Li, Michelle Li:  […]

On February 10, 2025, Fullerton Branch members spent their day collecting items such as clothing, books, etc. to donate to the salvation army. In doing so, they were able to provide the items that families in need are struggling to obtain. TOTAL HOURS Ethan Li, Aaron Yoo:  4 Hours