Collaborating City of Pearland and Forever Parks Foundation, AYLUS Pearland branch proudly co-hosted the Ed Thompson Inclusive park’s 1st Anniversary Celebration. The event, enriched by AYLUS Pearland’s efforts, featured Jim’s Jungle petting zoo, vibrant face painting, engaging carnival games, a lively dancing party and bucket drumming, and a creative playdoh station, delighting hundreds of residents […]
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Syosset AYLUS Celebrates Earth Day with Audubon by Birding and Removing Invasive Plants, 4/21/24
Members of the Syosset Branch, along with members of the Oyster Bay branch, worked together with the National Audubon Society and partook in a variety of activities in honor of Earth Day. Many members went on the bird walk, where they were able to go birding. Members were able to learn a lot about birds […]
Austin Branch Organized a Book & Toy Drive (April 2024)
On April 13th and 14th 2024, Austin Branch organized a book and toy drive, collecting new or gently used books and toys. The books not only included graphic novels but also an assortment of educational materials tailored to various age groups. The toys included building sets, professional simulation toys, puzzles, stuffed animals, etc. These books and toys […]
AYLUS Manhasset initiates springtime cleanup on 3/30/24
AYLUS Manhasset organized a campfire cleanup to compost and to burn refuse wood for fertilizer. This was a continuation of our old efforts to help cleanup for elderly and the various communities near and around Manhasset. It was quite cold but we were able to stay warm by periodically coming near the fire. The following […]
San Diego Branch Hosted the 212th Online English for the Elderly Program on April 21st, 2024
Reported by Colin Xie On April 21st, San Diego students of AYLUS organized the 212th online English for the Elderly activity. The goal of this activity is to help elderly men and women from China learn the basics of English so that they’re able to use them in their daily lives. Due to the current […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Tutors Local Students 4/16/24
Reported by: Bradley Fang On April 16th, 2024, AYLUS Cheshire Branch volunteers dedicated their time to volunteer at a local program designed to help students in need of tutoring. The tutoring is available to all ages with a focus on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers would help the students who were in need […]
AYLUS Cheshire Branch Tutors Local Students 4/2/24
Reported by: Bradley Fang On April 2nd, 2024, AYLUS Cheshire Branch volunteers dedicated their time to volunteer at a local program designed to help students in need of tutoring. The tutoring is available to all ages with a focus on math and reading comprehension skills. The volunteers would help the students who were in need […]
Gladstone Branch Spreads Cybersecurity Awareness to Seniors at the Bernardsville Library on April 1st, 2024
Reporter: Kaden Luo From 3:00 to 4:00 pm on April 1st, 3 members of the AYLUS Gladstone Branch presented to seniors in the Bernardsville Public Library regarding cybersecurity awareness. Topics covered in the presentation included: password management, complex/strong passwords, phishing, vishing, smishing, common internet scams, social media safety, and a fun, interactive activity at the […]
AYLUS Ridgewood NJ Branch Fundraises for Bench Cleaning, 4/21/2024
On Sunday of 4/21/24 from 11:00 AM-2:30 PM, the Ridgewood Branch participated in the Daffodils Festival & Earth Day Fair in order to gain funds and equipment so that we can clean and refurbish the benches in the Ridgewood Parks. Our event was supported by the Ridgewood Parks Department who gave us the spot for […]
4/21/24 Great Neck Branch at Steppingstone Park
AYLUS volunteers joined together over the spring break on April 21st at Steppingstone Park to collaborate in helping park conservation efforts in their Great Neck community. Steppingstone Park is one of the coastal parks here in Great Neck that overlooks the Long Island Sound and is a great place for families to spend their time […]
Greater Princeton AYLUS Hosts Sports Equipment Drive (3rd) in April 2024
In April, the Greater Princeton & Far Beyond Branch of AYLUS (GPA) hosted a Sports Equipment Drive among communities across the State of New Jersey. GPA accepts new & gently used sporting equipment donations to redistribute to kids in need. The goal is to help kids who may not afford equipment still have opportunities to […]
Upper Manhattan Branch Hosts Cleanup Activity At Virginia Point On April 20
On April 20th, a duo of dedicated volunteers, Richard Xu and Mark Li, embarked on a meaningful endeavor at Virginia Point. Their mission was clear: to preserve the beauty of this natural gem by clearing the trail and removing cigarette litter. Their two-hour effort not only enhanced the aesthetics of Virginia Point but also contributed […]
Upper Manhattan Branch Hosts A Cleanup at Whitney Pond Park on April 13
On April 13th, Richard Xu and Mark Li embarked on a remarkable journey of service and stewardship at Whitney Pond Park. Their dedication to environmental conservation and community well-being shone brightly as they volunteered their time and effort to clear debris from the water and trash from the trail. This act of selflessness not only […]
2024/4/22 Volunteering at Island Harvest to prepare food
2024/4/22 Volunteering at Island Harvest to prepare food Volunteers worked with Island Harvest to provide packaged food to the community. The efforts allowed a swift transfer to those in need. Volunteers performed various tasks including cutting up boxes, sorting the food based on the type(diary, fruits, meat, dessert), meticulously checking the freshness of […]
Morrisville Branch Volunteers at Local Brown Bag Ministry on April 20, 2024
On April 20th, 2024, 5 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: Emma Wang (2 hours) Alison […]
AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch Volunteers at Soup Kitchen (April 20) and Museum of Idaho Pop-in Program (April 13)
Idaho Falls Branch members volunteers at soup kitchen and helped serve food to over 100 people in need. It is a great joy for us to be able for us to contribute to the community and help those in need. Left to right: Nolan Ma, Sophie Ma, Olivia Ding A plethora of volunteers […]
AYLUS Idaho Falls Branch Helps Museum of Idaho on Idaho Takes Flight VIP Exhibit Opening on April 11
The Museum of Idaho was looking for volunteers to help with VIP exhibit opening for Idaho Takes Flight. This event, major donors were invited to view a special preview and celebration for the new exhibit. Our branch members had great honor to volunteer as servers. From left to right: Michael Wu, Maddie Cutts, Crew Belnap […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers Lakeview Senior Center April 20th, 2024
Saturday Morning, 10am at Lakeview Senior Center, the four participate Derek Liu, Aidn Ji, ShengSheng Zhang, Steven Zhou came to work as an assistance. Most of the Saturday, a huge stage will set up in the senior center and there will be performance for all the senior to see. Our job is to work as […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers The PEACE Farm At Saddleback Rancho Capistrano April 20, 2024
Saturday morning, April 20th four participate join to help with spreading soil. The participate included Ethan Zhang, Matthew Zhang, Danny Wang, and Sansi Wu. After last week hard work of spreading coffee soil around the dirt, it creates a perfect energy source for the crops. All of the shovel the soil on a cart and […]
AYLUS RSM Volunteers The PEACE Farm At Saddleback Rancho Capistrano April 13, 2024
On Saturday morning, April 13, 2024 there is five participate join to help with the work. The people are Ethan Zhang. Matthew Zhang, ShengSheng Zhang, Danny Wang, Aiden Ji. They have help get the extra grass off the sheep fence, later on sheep will get added in and can produce sheep milk. The grass at […]