On October 26th, AYLUS Houston members volunteered at Family Hope from 6:30 to 9:00 a.m., contributing to another meaningful service effort. Volunteers gathered to support the organization’s mission of assisting community members facing challenges. During the morning, our members focused on sorting, packing, and organizing food items and essentials that would be distributed to local […]

On Sunday, October 27th, AYLUS Houston participated in another impactful volunteer session at the Houston Food Bank. For three hours, our dedicated members focused on scanning labels on Kroger boxes and various goods, sorting them into appropriate bins for use and donation. This work was essential for ensuring that the donated items were accurately categorized […]

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 […]

On November 5, 2024, dedicated members of the AYLUS Greater Memphis Branch volunteered to clean Cameron Brown Park and the Germantown Greenway from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. Their efforts helped preserve the beauty of these local outdoor spaces, making them more enjoyable for the community and benefiting the local ecosystem. Each member received the […]

Throughout the fall of 2024, AYLUS Greater Memphis members volunteered at a local nursing home, bringing joy and companionship to elderly residents by engaging them in various games. Their ongoing dedication helps brighten the days of those who often face isolation, fostering meaningful connections and promoting mental well-being. The following are details of each volunteer […]

On November 2nd, 2024, West Essex members volunteered in the Love Serving Autism tennis class offered to special needs children at West Orange Tennis Club. The program provides inclusive therapeutic racquet sports instruction for neurodivergent children to enhance communication, motor coordination, life skills, and behavior on and off the courts. In the class, the coaches […]

On Saturday, November 9th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, the Roslyn Branch of AYLUS volunteered at a CP Nassau Group Home in Bethpage. The Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County has been around and assisting individuals with disabilities since 1948. CP Nassau aims to help individuals reach their highest level of independence, helping […]

Reported by Lucas Zhang On Friday 11/8/2024, 2 members of AYLUS taught students ranging from third-graders to ninth-graders in various math topics at the local Chinese school, the Newtown Yardley Chinese School. Lucas Zhang (Event Leader) and Alex Hu participated, teaching from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Our volunteers taught two different classes, one for younger students […]

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 […]

In November, 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 […]

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 mission of […]

In November, the Greater Princeton Branch of AYLUS (GPA) members volunteered at the 2024 Princeton Half Marathon. LIVE HALF MARATHON DETAILS Sunday, November 10th, 2024, 7 AM Start, 59 Paul Robeson Place, Princeton.  Iconic course located entirely in the heart of historic Princeton. Run through Princeton Battlefield, Institute for Advanced Study, past the home of […]

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, […]

Volunteer activities Supporting the mystic mountain running group and handing out necessisties at the marathon On Nov 2nd, AYLUS partnered with the Mystic Mountain running group to help staff and elevate the 2024 New York marathon. A few volunteers arrived early to help the mystic mountain group set up their stand and prepare the necessities […]

Today, three members 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. We also regulated the students in the hallway between the classes and […]

Alina Yu and Baoqin Zhong from AYLUS Edison led the English Enrichment Zoom meetings in October 2024. Every member participated in the discussions with prepared materials for the participants. Each member attributed 2 hours each time. Class date: 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27 10/6: 10/13: 10/27:  

In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) visited the NJ Veterans Memorial Home in Menlo Park (132 Evergreen Road, Edison, NJ 08837) for a wonderful concert. GPA members presented a music program with fabulous singing, dancing, piano, and more instruments to hundreds of veterans and their families. Rebuilt in 1999 […]

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 […]

In November, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) forest restoration team worked for the Forest Restoration events at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton (57 Mountain Avenue). Together, we can help protect our forest lands. Founded in 1969, FOPOS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to acquiring open space […]

During September and October, AYLUS Raritan Valley Branch members worked hard to offer online English tutoring to students in China. Our team focused on helping students improve their English skills by creating personalized lesson plans that were both effective and enjoyable. Each tutor brought unique approaches to their sessions, ensuring that every student felt supported […]

On November 2nd, 2024, AYLUS Oakland Gardens held its 129th event at the Kissena Park Playground. We were accompanied by Park Supervisor Roxana and other park workers, although park worker Ada was unable to come today. During the event, we repainted benches and raked leaves around the park. This event lasted from 9:00 AM to […]

    Hoilee Dai 2.5 hrs, Leah Lee 2 hrs, Xinkai Zhao 2 hrs, Doris Liu 2 hrs Coming

On November 9, our youth volunteers visited the Kendra Scott jewelry store at Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City. In collaboration with the Sangha Education Center, they assisted customers with their purchases as part of a fundraising event, where 20% of the profits were donated to support Sangha’s programs for children in need.   Christina […]

Halloween is a big event for a small college town. On October 31st, residents all over Auburn were celebrating this spooky, fun holiday. Members of the AYLUS Auburn branch volunteered in the community’s Halloween Party. Volunteers happily interacted with children, and provided the attendees with candy bags and balloon crafts. Our members who participated in […]

On October 19th, 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 […]

Written by Alex Lu On October 19-20, 2024, members of AYLUS Oyster Bay participated in the annual Oyster Festival. About 44 members, which was more than last year’s number, were involved in helping out with this event. Our volunteer lasted for 2 days, from 10 to 1, 1 to 4, and 4 to 7 each […]

Written by Jingxuan Liu On October 5th, our team successfully organized a volunteer activity at Connetquot River State Park as part of its centennial celebration, helping enhance visitors’ weekend experiences. We arrived at the destination at 9:50 a.m. and promptly began our tasks. The team was divided into two groups. The first group, led by […]

Written by Pengyu Chen On October 5, 2024, As a member of the Aylus, I had the opportunity to volunteer at the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, helping organize donated clothes for individuals facing homelessness as winter approaches. It was a rewarding experience that gave me a deeper understanding of these individuals’ challenges during […]

 AYLUS Syosset branch went to Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary on 11/2/24 to remove decomposing leaves and large rocks from an artificial pond in the sanctuary. Large rocks had to be removed to the possibility that it might rip the tarp and destroy the artificial pond. This activity required people to enter the pond with really cold […]

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 […]

In September, 2024, West Essex AYLUS volunteered by making posters for the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s event in West Orange, New Jersey. Currently more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. Between 2000 and 2019, deaths from Alzheimer’s have more than doubled. In 2022, Alzheimer’s disease will cost the United States $321 […]

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 […]

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 Division of […]

Reported by Andrew Zhou On November 4, 2024, AYLUS San Diego Branch made sack lunches for Interfaith Community Services. Interfaith Community Services, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit based in San Diego, CA. The organization provides food, housing, employment, treatment and other emergency resources for local people in crisis.  Food is our most basic human […]