In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted a fun art event as part of GPA Community Art Therapy Initiative at 80 Main St, Madison, NJ 07940.  As the session concluded, the room was filled with proud smiles and a gallery of colorful, creative crafts—a testament to the kids’ ingenuity […]

Every month, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers, who are primarily middle and high school students, gather at Brookdale Senior Living in Hillsborough, New Jersey (600 Auten Road; Community 908-431-1300), to put on a one hour long concert for a senior audience, bringing talent, charisma, and joy to the seniors.  […]

In May, members of the Greater Princeton branch of AYLUS (GPA) served at Morven Museum Giving Garden (55 Stockton Street, Princeton, New Jersey 08540; Phone 609-924-8144). A National Historic Landmark, Morven is on five pristine acres in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey. The home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence […]

Since 2018, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) has been creating a positive impact on both children with autism and volunteers in the communities we serve throughout the State of New Jersey. Through various programs and initiatives, GPA aims to foster a deeper relationship between nature and children with autism plus […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers supported our local community at Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store (133 Broad Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520). GPA members collected and donated non-perishable foods, helped hand out and carry out food boxes, helped set up, guide clients through and clean up the […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its bluebird box monitoring project along with Mercer County Park and Plainsboro Preserve.  Eastern Bluebirds were once a common bird in New Jersey. With habitat loss and competition from introduction of aggressive, non-native birds, the populations of these beautiful birds declined. Through […]

On Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00am to 12:00pm, the AYLUS Roslyn branch volunteered at NOSH delivers. NOSH is a non profit organization that aims to improve the well being of the North Shore community by increasing access to food, as well as basic goods and services. Upon arriving, our first task was to portion […]

On May 17th, volunteers from the Trophy Club Branch of AYLUS volunteered at the NISD Mobile Food Bank. Our volunteers bagged zucchini into 5lb bags, carefully looking at each product to ensure freshness. Later, they helped load boxes of rice, beans, canned food, and bell peppers for each family into the back of cars. (5/17) […]

In May 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 May, 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 May, 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 May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued to host flea market booths in New Jersey running a business for charity.  Children’s Specialized Hospital is the nation’s leading provider of inpatient and outpatient care for children from birth to 21 years of age facing special health challenges — from chronic […]

On May 12, 2025, 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 need, yet thousands of […]

The AYLUS Mclean Branch participated in Chinese School volunteering actives, where our volunteers taught a variety of children from elementary school to middle schoolers. In May month, we volunteered at is 05/04, 05/14/,05/18.  Lexin tutors from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm on these dates while Sarah Tao and Emma Zhang tutors 4:00 pm to 6:00 […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) supported local community events. GPA volunteers helped with booth setup, check in, games, and recruiting new members at the celebration events. Special Needs Programs – Shadow Buddies are needed to assist special needs children and young adults for programs, hands-on activities, and special […]

Reported by Jiayi(Joey) Zhu, Hand in Hand We Code Club Lake Washington Branch   The Seventh Python class took place on 5/11/2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. It was led by Jiayi (Joey) Zhu, with assistance from Xiao Mao and Ryan Lee. And this is the final session of the beginner Python camp. During […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) continued its bluebird box monitoring project along with Mercer County Park and Plainsboro Preserve.  Eastern Bluebirds were once a common bird in New Jersey. With habitat loss and competition from introduction of aggressive, non-native birds, the populations of these beautiful birds declined. Through […]

On May 13, 2025, 6:00-7:00 pm, AYLUS volunteers continued their efforts to support local students through academic tutoring and language assistance. Volunteers tutored at the plaza Great Neck Library  to assist in various subjects. Linzi Yeung assisted a 6th grader with social studies, helping her complete a notebook entry on the Qin dynasty, reinforcing understanding […]

On 5/10/25 from 4:00-5:00 two volunteers at the Parkville library branch to help tutor second grade and fifth grade students. Kevin tutored a fifth grader in math and also helped review fractions. Alivia helped tutor a second grader in writing paragraphs and reading books. Everyone learned and improved in something and we are looking forward […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) volunteers supported our local community at Rise Food Pantry & Thrift Store (133 Broad Street, Hightstown, NJ 08520). GPA members collected and donated non-perishable foods, helped hand out and carry out food boxes, helped set up, guide clients through and clean up the […]

On Friday, 5/9/2025, 3 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), Albert Chen and Alex Hu participated, teaching from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Our volunteers taught two different classes, one for younger students […]

Reported by Brianna Zhang On 5/10/2025, San Diego students of AYLUS hosted its 42th monthly bottles and cans recycling event. Inspired by the Earth Day 2023, we set a goal to take action and to be a part of the green revolution. The students collected recyclable items and sorted them in a nearby recycling center. […]

Volunteers took 2 hours and filled 322 boxes with canned foods in an assembly line. Each box would feed a family of 4 for a week. Thank you to the following members for participating: Sissy Chen (2.5) Yawen Li (2.5) Jessie Shi (2.5)

Reported by: Jenny Lin Posted by: Jenny Lin On May 10th, 9 AYLUS volunteers (many of them new members) helped to set up and run our fundraising stand in Russell Creek Park. Our items included $3 ice cream floats, $3 cotton candy, and $4 boba tea. Additionally there was a singular scoop of ice cream […]

Great Neck Branch helped on therapeutic ice-skating program at the Andrew Stergiopoulos rink(11th)                                                                                     […]

On Sunday, May 11th, the AYLUS Roslyn Branch volunteered at the Chinese Cultural Association of Long Island from 1:30 – 5:00. As volunteers, it was our responsibility to help the teachers and kids with lots of tasks and activities. First, we greeted the kids as they entered the classrooms and helped them in unpacking and […]

In May, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) led the newest edition of newspapers to promote youth volunteerism.  Founded by AYLUS Honorary President Cassie Wang in Aug. 2019, editors across the country worked together to have this newsletter published on a monthly basis. Besides the AYLUS announcement, the two-page newsletter covers […]

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. These puppies will be the guiding dogs for blind people. 05/04 Forest Yang(2 hours), Aily Wei(2 hours) 05/05 Forest Yang(2.5 hours), […]

On May 10 2025, AYLUS members volunteered at the Summit Center 2024 Autism Walk, a community-wide effort to help raise funds for the Summit’s programs and services in Western New York. Volunteers helped keep the event running smoothly and served breakfast. Volunteers: Danica Vugdragovic(3 hours).

Reported and posted by Charlotte Chen On the morning of May 11, 2025, AYLUS Frisco & Plano Branch members gathered at Lexington County for a Loops For Love event. Some new members signed up this event. Out leaders and senior members such as Vincy Tchao and Tammy Tchao taught them how to start the hats. […]

West Essex AYLUS is working with Seesaw vision center for the youth volunteer program. AYLUS volunteer’s work involves patient communication and basic front desk duties, as well as assisting the physician during patient care encounters. The goal of the program is to raise awareness about eye health in the youth community and give them an […]

West Essex members Jaden Leung, Hebe Leung, Zoe Leung, and Jeremiah Au volunteered at Taekwondo classes for children on 5/02/25, 5/05/25, and 5/07/25. 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. On 5/07/25, Jaden Leung, […]

Reported by: Tianlu Zhou Posted by: Karen Li On May 10th, members of the Frisco and Plano AYLUS chapters volunteered at the DCFC Special Needs Program, where they continued and completed a yarn pom-pom flower art project with participating students. Volunteers supported individuals in arranging and gluing colorful yarn pieces to create textured floral artworks. […]

West Essex AYLUS members and My Circle of Friends joined this event to help special needs kids and provide a platform for them to explore their talents. Over 10 different performance shows and also support connection between LACD and local families. Members and duration: 3 hours – Rena Wang, Valentina Zheng, Yaming, Isabelle Ni, Serena […]

West Essex AYLUS members held a musical class for special needs children at Livingston Genius academy. Members set up classrooms, taught children’s music and simple percussion instruments to enrich the kids with more music knowledge. Members and duration: 1 hour – Rena Wang， Jessica Hao; Hadrian Zheng, Hubert Zheng, Isabelle Ni, Serena Ni. Yaming Wang, […]

On May 13, 2025, 5:30pm to 8:00pm, our team hosted our 155th event. The AYLUS Oakland Gardens Branch has partnered with Books for Taiwan in order to collect books to donate. This is the second year that we have done this, motivated by our success from last year. Books for Taiwan is a non-profit volunteer […]

Reported by Jenny Lin Posted by Karen Li On May 3rd, four AYLUS volunteers came to help out with the Agape Special Needs program. Since there were less volunteers than usual, volunteers each took on about 2-4 special needs friends this time. The program seeks to help teach them about Jesus with lessons involving video […]

West Essex AYLUS members held a musical class for special needs children at Livingston Genius academy. Members set up classrooms, taught children’s music and simple percussion instruments to enrich the kids with more music knowledge.   Members and duration:    1 hour – Rena Wang, Jessica Hao, Hadrian Zheng, Hubert Zheng, Isabelle Ni, Serena Ni, […]

Gave away 4 mulberry starter plants to Houston and Sugar Land locals.